Give Felons The Right To Join The Army/Military
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Jul 29th, 2017Me t. from Roscommon, MI writes:
There is an option folks (if 17-40) comes with a NEW NAME and CLEAN RECORD!!!! Its still NATO, still the same team. And open to English speaking Americans. http://en.legion-etrangere.com/ -
Jul 27th, 2017Robert L. from Houston, TX signed.
Jul 25th, 2017Someone from Anchorage, AK writes:
I am 27 and am prepared to help make a change in my countryREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 22nd, 2017Someone from Amarillo, TX writes:
My son was 17 when he committed a felony. He is 22 and is a different man. He should be able to serve his countryREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 19th, 2017David G. from Cuyahoga Falls, OH writes:
Those who make mistakes should be encouraged to make amends to society and not punished for life.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 11th, 2017Brian D. from Maumee, OH signed.
Jul 7th, 2017Someone from Frederick, MD writes:
In todays world so very many of our young adults have been arrested and have convictions for drugs. When these young people realize their path of self destruction and honestly have changed and moved on with their life it should not be a factor that they should not be able to serve their country. After all, are we not asking them to put their lives on the line for our nation? Most of these would make excellent service members and are patriotic to the core. Everyone makes mistakes and generally we grow up and realize that there is more to life than drugs. Give them a reason to be proud productive citizens.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 30th, 2017Thomas P. from Auburn, NY signed.
Jun 26th, 2017DAVID D. from Boyertown, PA writes:
I made many stupid and foggy decisions 20 yrs ago that are barring me from getting the opportunity to serve my country today. This issue most definitely must be revised with a statute of limitation for any offense with exception to sexual deviance of any type. Just because a person hasn't accumulated a criminal history doesn't mean their right mind. The military is full of criminals and gang members. This is ********.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 23rd, 2017Someone from Haverhill, MA signed.
Jun 21st, 2017Justin K. from Kill Devil Hills, NC writes:
I support this 100 percent. ..our freedoms and rights have always been protected by men and women who nees a second choice and the military can restore your honorREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 20th, 2017Travis S. from Bristol, VA writes:
A mistake one makes should not ruin their entire lifetime, the U.S. government could do wonders by allowing those who regret their actions a chance at redeeming themselves in the eyes of their neighbors and the eyes of their country. To make error is human, but to redeem oneself takes strength and courage, something that any military should surely stand to encourage.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 20th, 2017Travis S. from Bristol, VA writes:
A mistake one makes should not ruin their entire lifetime, the U.S. government could do wonders by allowing those who regret their actions a chance at redeeming themselves in the eyes of their neighbors and the eyes of their country. To make error is human, but to redeem oneself takes strength and courage, something that any military should surely stand to encourage.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 13th, 2017Taylor B. from Virginia Beach, VA writes:
Hi my name is Taylor Bishop, I was convicted of a felony years back, but now have changed my life around. I am in college with 3.94 GPA and currently have been studying psychology. I think the criminal system is wrong; by telling felons who have changed their life around that they cannot do something for the rest of their life. This kind of law is actually telling them go back out and do the same thing you did before since you cannot do anything with your life anyway. Now I am not saying give every felon that just got out of jail another chance, but if someone committed a crime when they were young and has proof they changed, there should be some kind of criminal justice reform. If there is proof of serious change; I believe that there should be a second chance for everything. Holding someone back for the rest of their life is not helping reform felons at all especially if they have worked so hard to change and the crime happened years ago.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 13th, 2017Taylor B. from Virginia Beach, VA writes:
Hi my name is Taylor Bishop, I was convicted of a felony years back, but now have changed my life around. I am in college with 3.94 GPA and currently have been studying psychology. I think the criminal system is wrong; by telling felons who have changed their life around that they cannot do something for the rest of their life. This kind of law is actually telling them go back out and do the same thing you did before since you cannot do anything with your life anyway. Now I am not saying give every felon that just got out of jail another chance, but if someone committed a crime when they were young and has proof they changed, there should be some kind of criminal justice reform. If there is proof of serious change; I believe that there should be a second chance for everything. Holding someone back for the rest of their life is not helping reform felons at all especially if they have worked so hard to change and the crime happened years ago.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 9th, 2017Mike S. from Vancouver, WA writes:
I'm a felon 12 to count . As soon as I was 18 I wanted to join the air force but was rejected . So i turned to drugs and crime . As I got older i was in deep depression and soon lost my cool . In prison i learns how to be a positive member of society And achieve goals to better my self . To this day as I'm 30 and I'm in my own war with multiple sclerosis .I would join if they would let me I would go for my family.frends, neighbors, SocietyUSA.give this a chance to prove people can change . Vigor honor courage strength .bless the usa .REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 6th, 2017Graeson M. from Ithaca, NY writes:
A mistake one makes should not ruin their entire lifetime, the U.S. government could do wonders by allowing those who regret their actions a chance at redeeming themselves in the eyes of their neighbors and the eyes of their country. To make error is human, but to redeem oneself takes strength and courage, something that any military should surely stand to encourage.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 31st, 2017Someone from San Francisco, CA writes:
Everyone make mistakes and joining the military is a way to redeem oneself. They will form new bonds, have new experiences, test their mettle and above all else, serve their country for the greater good. The military is a life-altering experience and every citizen should have at least the opportunity to serve in the military. I think there should be a grace or second chance for any past criminal, who have not been charged with a crime for a minimum amount of years, to join the military.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 30th, 2017Anthony P. from Fresno, CA writes:
Im Anthony perales. I have been a felon for over 9 1/2 years. I have made mistakes but not as my old self from my past. Ive uplifted myself for new beignnings. I have been seeking a way to become military service men. I want to serve my country. I need to. What my country has done for me an what i should do for my country is glorify its nameREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 30th, 2017Anthony P. from Fresno, CA writes:
Im Anthony perales. I have been a felon for over 9 1/2 years. I have made mistakes but not as my old self from my past. Ive uplifted myself for new beignnings. I have been seeking a way to become military service men. I want to serve my country. I need to. What my country has done for me an what i should do for my country is glorify its nameREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 15th, 2017Someone from Duluth, GA writes:
I think people need the opportunity to better themselves and do the right thing. Banning a felon from all positive walks of life leaves them with only negative walks left to take. Lots of good people make mistakes. Give them a chance to redeem themselves.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 15th, 2017Haven H. from Fort Worth, TX signed.
May 8th, 2017Steven B. from Winters, CA signed.
May 6th, 2017Cory S. from Dover, DE signed.
May 6th, 2017Cory S. from Dover, DE signed.
May 6th, 2017Someone from Los Angeles, CA signed.
May 4th, 2017Kyle H. from Fort Smith, AR signed.
Apr 29th, 2017Someone from White City, OR signed.
Apr 25th, 2017Joanne S. from West Covina, CA writes:
Felons that have not committed a violin or a crime of sexual nature should be allowed to join the military.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 25th, 2017Someone from Stacy, MN writes:
My son has made mistakes as a youth thru his early twenties and has one felony for receiving stolen property. If he stays out of trouble for 4 more years, the felony will be taken off his record. But in the meantime, as he is trying to turn his life around, it's hard to find a job with a felony, let alone join the military, which he would really like to do. Maybe with President Trump's plan to strengthen the military they will start hiring felons.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 21st, 2017Eli R. from Lewiston, ID writes:
Ive wantes to serve my country since i was in the 6th grade. Didnt graduate high school but got my GED. I went down a dark road in my late teens early twenty's and now have 3 felonies on my record for stupid thing like stealing when i was intoxicated. I served my time and have changed my life and now work for a multi-million dollar pest control company which is amazing but there is still that desire in my heart that i felt when i was a child, a willingness to lay my life down to defend my, our, people. I would do anything to be able to get into a military service and do anything for our people.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 19th, 2017DAVID D. from Boyertown, PA writes:
I've made more than a few bad decisions 20 yrs ago. Since then I've raised a current CBRN, as well as two other loving, strong, and respectful sons. I need to set an example of service to them, but I'm denied military service because of my background. I was raised in foster care and then adopted. Always felt the need to belong, and as a adolescent made dumbest moves to impress people. Hindsight is 20 20 here. I never knew self worth. I spent the last 20 yrs playing catch up in life after serving my debt for being an*****hole. As a man, I've excelled at whatever endeavor I set out to accomplish, as well as learned the importance of togetherness and how to execute the role of a subordinate. I only ask now for a waiver from my younger mind and past offenses to serve my country, especially at this time.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 18th, 2017Nicholas T. from Bolingbrook, IL writes:
Criminals are some of the smartest people in the world.... why would you not want to give them a chance to be on your side...? Send me on the front lines I don't care.. just don't limit me with a felony,, when I'm completely harmless unless instructed by my country... some of these cops on the streets are clueless and do more harm to these teenagers then help them because they just really don't know... and are taught by the book... this is 2017 the book has been proved to have errors, just like a human, but I'm a True Believer that they can be fixed too...! #felontryingtodogoodthingsREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 17th, 2017Elijah C. from Omaha, NE writes:
If it's not violent, it should be looked at more open minded.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 17th, 2017Elijah C. from Omaha, NE writes:
If it's not violent, it should be looked at more open minded.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 17th, 2017Michael Q. from Ogden, UT writes:
I want to fight for my country and people I owe that to them for being so called bad WHICH I was but I'm not now and I sit back and watch what's going on and it ****es me of to see this stuff and I can't do anything I want to help them I want to fight our enmities I have no kids nothing to loose and my countrymen are fighting and have kids and family they should be home watching a game playing with them not wondering if a air strike is coming in hot! Basically sorry I went off kinda but I want to help my people and countryman I want to turn over a new leaf I want to helpREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 16th, 2017Marquize P. from Riverside, CA writes:
As of today am 22 years old may,2013 I was convicted and charged for a armed robbery charge the biggest mistake of my life which took place only a couple months after turning 18. Previously I was also apart of the juvenile justice system and for that reason, going through those experiences being 15 and sleeping at a park, 17 down the street from my own home with no option to enter, I wanted success. My way of attaining success was. Joining the military, I knew I didn't know what life was, I didn't have a father raised by a mom had 5 sister, hell I didn't know how to be a man. I knew my next step was joining. Unfortunately, as soon as I turned 18 I was OFFICIALLY homeless mom had my bags packed so I had no choice but to go. I ended up in Hollywood, CA in a shelter and later was kicked out due too reports of smoking inside the building, although, I was innocent, they saw it fit to remove everyone from the program because they couldn't pinpoint the culprit. Longstory short it was over I had absolutely nowhere to go I slept on the side of a freeway and religiously sought jobs outside of Home Depot so I didn't have to succumb to being a their, or gangster. One day I was hanging out with somebody drinking beers..linearity short they came up with a plan to rob someone and I agree to go with. I was h only person caught.(Period) This is the only thing I regret doing in life. Not just because of the fact I got caught and am steadily experiencing the backlash of the crime, but for the victim, an innocent person who worked hard to get what they had only to be stolen by somebums. Since then I have not touched a damn thing that doesn't belong to me. I completed a 1year rehabilitation program and then by choice went into another rehabilitation facility afterwards. I went back to get my highschool diploma, EMR certification, and medical assistant certification. I have a wall full of accomplishments. But still have nothing to show. I feel like allowing felons in military would not only allow people like me to give back bit also teach us how to live life. How to love the hell out of your neighbor because that's all we got. To be a man. It would give us a restart and benefit society. Would you rather have a felon fighting for your country or a good spot on the freeway panhandling your change? Would you rather have a felon stressing on the fact he can't get a job or happy because his job is to serve every man woman and child he has possibly brought harm to. Give us a chance. Give me a chance? What more do you ask???...REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 16th, 2017Dustin V. from Knoxville, TN writes:
I too would like to see a more open mind when it comes to felons trying to get into the military. I have only been in trouble once in my life and that was when I was 18. I've spoke to a recruiter for every branch and only the USMC would talk to me and let me apply however I was still not give wavers and it's been 11 years since my one crime.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 15th, 2017John S. from Phoenix, AZ writes:
Let's Give Our Fellow Americans Another Chance At Success Congress, Service Is A Duty, Honor and Commitment, Let's Make America Great Again.REPORT COMMENTS
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