Give Felons The Right To Join The Army/Military
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I am asking congress to support letting felons into the army/military. I think that if someone has proven to change there ways in life and be a role model citizen then there is no reason to not let them join. This is descrimination against USA citizens. These people are trying to better there life and that is what the USA stands for.
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I am a juvenile felon and would love to fight and die for my country, but am unable to join because of my juvenile record.
It's crazy I wish that they would give people a second chance.
humans are not animals.
let felons fight for our country. we need people from all walks of life in our army. the army knocks people down and rebuilds them right? Can we do that to felons to? Yes we can lets make america a better and stonger place. amen
I was convicted of distribution of cocaine in 2002, on november1. I served 5years and 3 months I have been home for 5 years, I have been enrolled in college since and I have been working since my release. I am also off of probation. I was incarcerated at 18, I'm. 28 now.
At 23yrs old I got into a nasty fight. I served 9months in jail. I'm 32 now, if I could change the past I would, but can't. I would love to serve my country like my father and brother who currently is with the navy.
felons need the military for discipline the military needs our bravery
this has affected me personally as well.. my one time juvenile record kept me from fullfilling my dreams.
Nidal Hassan didn't have a record. I'm 31 and had a DWI related death when I was 18. I have since earned my NC state electrical license, and in the meantime, paid for Hassan to go to medical school. Then They told me I wasn't suitable for service, but they still collect my taxes, and make sure scum like Hassan has a chance to shoot our soldiers. I'd give anything to be able to join. But, it's not the land of the free. If they find out your brave, they'll just lock you up because they'll be scared that you might actually achieve something, and have a better life. I thank God and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that their standard for forgiveness and second chances eclipses the governments'. In God We Trust. Yeah. That's funny....
Good people can make bad decisions.
Yes, I believe they should get the chance to risk their lives for our well being.
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