Sounds a bit sociolpathic. Steven syndrome. heh. I think it's really kind and sweet of you to go that extra mile and try bring some reasoning to him. The power of the majority won on this case, he was too bothered about what everyone else thinks and could not let go of his past deeds and man up. It is sad when you realise some people cannot be helped, but you tried and that is what counts... and no bad real vibes between you and him which is a bonus :)