Originally Posted by guccilvr

I'm assuming it's much harder to get a job because of things I see in the media.. which obviously will be flawed. What I see is people saying they got out, couldn't find a job, had mouths to feed so they did what they had to do.. and ended up back in the big house. Is it just an excuse? Possibly. Is it real? More than likely.

Almost every job requires a criminal background check. It's not a bad thing.. as if I employ someone I want to know whether or not they have a record and should I take an extra precaution or two. (there's that trust thing.. call me guilty) It's the fact that the majority of the time, a person will not be hired simply because they have a record that bothers me. A person should get a chance to redeem themselves and prove they can hold a job, and be a productive member of society. Truth be told, if everyone was examined to the nTH degree.. we'd all be looking for second chances.

I'm against the blanket laws of these states that completely remove the right. All felons are not equal.. hence the rating system. Someone who is convicted of felony DUI is not on the same level as a child rapist. It's pretty fucking simple. You have a class D or lower felony..you can vote.. anything higher.. sorry.. you'll have to wait a few years.