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Old 07-18-2011, 10:55 AM   #12
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Re: S.F. weighs protecting ex-cons seeking homes, jobs

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin View Post
I agree, the vast majority of inmates deserve a second chance. If we as a society want to create "second chance opportunities" through which we, as a whole, bear the risk - fine. If individuals offer such second chances, great, that should be governmentally encouraged. However, individuals shouldn't be forced to bear that risk with their property or businesses. This law would foist a societal risk upon individuals.
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Sex offenders and perpetrators of some violent crimes would not be covered.
These are petty and drug crime inmates. If we can take away thier right to vote we can codify thier ability to get jobs without being discriminated against on first check.

The europeans do this because it minimize thier recidivism rate.
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