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[ currently offline ] • Gender: Male • Birthday: 1979-Nov-9 (Age: 32) • Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States About Me This weblog has been designed to allow anyone who has something meaningful to share regarding the discrimination that convicted felons encounter daily as they move away from the past and try to build a future like everyone else. I strongly feel that felons are treated unfairly when applying for a job to getting accepted at an apartment complex. My wife and I earn 80k a year and can't get accepted for an apartment in a safe environment for my son to grow up in because most management companies I have encountered don't allow convicted felons to live on their property. My convictions are over 6 years old. I have completed all requirements of my parole and have been a free man for 2 and a half years. I don't smoke,do drugs, or even drink for that matter and yet because I have this jacket over me my family is punished. Not cool. What is the point of rehabilitation if society is not willing to accept you once you have complied to all the terms that society has requested you to complete as part of your consequence. What is wrong with Society? Entries Written: 0 entries Comments Written: 0 comments Signup Date: April 18, 2007 Last Login: May 5, 2007 My Interests: (2) I love discussing topics of interest at great length and getting a better understanding of the world that we live in Although I do not agree with the direction that society has taken us, I respect those who choose that path |
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| This weblog has been designed to allow anyone who has something meaningful to share regarding the discrimination that convicted felons encounter daily as they move away from the past and try to build a future like everyone else. I strongly feel that felons are treated unfairly when applying for a job to getting accepted at an apartment complex. My wife and I earn 80k a year and can't get accepted for an apartment in a safe environment for my son to grow up in because most management companies I have encountered don't allow convicted felons to live on their property. My convictions are over 6 years old. I have completed all requirements of my parole and have been a free man for 2 and a half years. I don't smoke,do drugs, or even drink for that matter and yet because I have this jacket over me my family is punished. Not cool. What is the point of rehabilitation if society is not willing to accept you once you have complied to all the terms that society has requested you to complete as part of your consequence. What is wrong with Society? | |
