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In my younger days, I was considerably more...reckless...than I am today. As a result, my driving record (hell, my whole rap sheet) is not exactly pristine; I can probably rule out any ambitions I have for public office. I will say this--DUI laws are absolutely draconian. That's NOT to justify recklessness and irresponsibility; the penalties for DUI need to be harsh to curb that irresponsibility. The truth is, though, that driving under the influence has been demonized to such an extent that in the public eye it is on par with pedophilia as far as the stigma it carries with it. In fact, finding gainful employment can be harder if you don't have a valid driver's license than being a convicted pedophile; pedophiles may be required to register with the state, but they can still get themselves to and from a workplace.
That being said, your best bet is to admit to the conviction on your record. That is also part of the penalty for the mistake that you made in your past. Any employer that cannot separate the person that you are and the qualifications that you have from an unrelated mistake in your past is probably not someone you want to work for anyway.
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