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Give Felons The Right To Join The Army/Military

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  • Jan 28th, 2017
    Someone from Pitman, NJ writes:
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    I was arrested when I was 16 and am now almost 19 . I would love to join the army but because of that mistake I can't hopefully trump will change the restrictions soon.
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  • Jan 28th, 2017
    Joseph G. from Caldwell, ID writes:
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    Many men in my family has served our country. I want the oppertunity to do the same but due to choices i made at a young age restrics me.please Trump:) GOD BLESS AMERICA
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  • Jan 28th, 2017
    Someone from Chula Vista, CA writes:
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    Count me in, I love my country I have made mistakes in the past and have paid for them and I feel that they should give us a chance so we can show them that we are good people just like the rest. I WILL BE PROUD TO SERVE MY COUNTRY IF THEY GIVE ME THE CHANCE.
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  • Jan 28th, 2017
    Someone from New Britain, CT writes:
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    I too would like the chance to join the military.
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  • Jan 27th, 2017
    Sherwood S. from Salisbury, MD writes:
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    I would give anything to join the military and serve. I was convicted of a felony at age 16 and in NC your charged as an adult age 16+. My dream was always serving honorably in the military but now recruiters won't even give me the time of day. I spoke with 3 different army recruiters and 2 marine recruiters and they all said not to waste my time even though I'm in peak physical condition and in college with 3.9 gpa and honors. I am now going towards a Ph.D in Neuroscience but that is and always was my plan B, military service was always my dream. Like I said, I would give anything to have the opportunity to serve.
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  • Jan 26th, 2017
    Christopher G. from Moosup, CT signed.
  • Jan 26th, 2017
    Robert A. from Moreno Valley, CA writes:
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    I am Robert Arnwine and I made mistakes but I successfully learned what didn't work. I would love to be apart of society again, I just want to feel welcome. Also people with a disability should be able to join as well. There should be that freedom at least.
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  • Jan 25th, 2017
    brian b. from Portland, ME signed.
  • Jan 25th, 2017
    Coty S. from Malone, NY writes:
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    This is for all of the people that have had similar experiences as me. I am a convicted felon for drug sales. It has been my dream to serve in the armed forces ever since I was a little kid. This was stripped from me when I made poor choices in my teen year's and earlier twenties. I fell into the wrong crowd and became a follower of the wrong leaders. I disagree with the waiver process for specific things with the exclusion of sales but possession is acceptable? In order to sell drugs you have to possess them as defined in the law book. I believe that if an inavidual wants to change there lives they should be given the opportunity to do so. Nobody should have to live the rest of their life wishing that they could have done things differently because it can not happen. I'm sure that many others can agree with this comment any individual that has the ability to change the way they were living before has the ability to work as a team. If my message is not heard at least I tried to make a difference. Many of us would be dedicated to proving our worth as an asset. We can make a difference if we work together as a team.
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  • Jan 24th, 2017
    Thomas T. from Denver, CO writes:
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    I have two adjudicated felonies and a misdemeanor from my juvenile record, and one misdemeanor on my adult record from right after I turned 18. I am 29 years old now, and after 11 years of very mindful separation from any criminal behavior, desperately want to change my life and make an amends for my actions and reclaim my honor by serving my country, with my life if necessary. I scored a 99% on my ASVAB's, and I know I could be a real asset to the military and my country, but was rejected from my Navy application due to my past transgressions. I think this is wrong, and that people in this country ought to be given a real chance to make it in life, rather than handed a lifelong sentence of disregard for the mistakes some of us made when we were young.
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  • Jan 24th, 2017
    Someone from North Miami Beach, FL signed.
  • Jan 24th, 2017
    Mark G. from Ishpeming, MI signed.
  • Jan 23rd, 2017
    Modesto Z. from Steger, IL signed.
  • Jan 23rd, 2017
    Bradley K. from Kissimmee, FL writes:
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    I agree! I'm a convicted felon myself. It's been very challenging seeking employment to live a better life. How does America as a united nation, expect any of us to do better, if we're not provided the opportunity to do so? Please give us the chance to prove ourselves. Thank you
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  • Jan 22nd, 2017
    Christopher F. from Aston, PA signed.
  • Jan 21st, 2017
    Bryce W. from Idabel, OK writes:
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    I just want the opportunity to honor my country and make up for the wrong I have done.
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  • Jan 21st, 2017
    Jacob G. from Sheffield, IL writes:
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    PLZ READ THIS Dear Military, Plz let me in i will prove myself and so will all of the other great changed felons out there This is Jake Garavaglia, i have a class 2 felony for resisting arrest cause i was a really bad drug addict and i was going through withdrawls and i destroyed some of my familys property. I always wanted to be a soldier. Especially something Elite. I took a test to see what i would be good at in the Israel Military and it came up to be special forces. I took another test to see what weapon that i would most likely be good at and it came out to be rifleman.:/ i got my felony when i was 19 in a small town with corrupted systems that involve our law...i wont lie everything that happened was 100 percent my fault. I took another test to see what special forces i would be best at in America and it came up to be Navy Seals..which was the one i was most likely going to go for...it just sux and he is right, this is discrimination against the people of the united states of america...people change, not everybody but some do...i havent been in trouble since that happened. I still run now and then and i walk a lot but i stopped swimming stopped my intense cardio i had to give my gun rights away and had to give my 7ml away..its just that i feel to myself that i had just given up but i still have faith in the congress letting felons in. I ran the mile in 4:45. I had the most pull ups in my class, most situps in a min. best 2 mile run. best 1 mile run, and i ran a 40 yard dash in high school and got a 4 5 and i ran it again after school and i ran it in 4 4. Im never going to give up on them letting me in and letting people that are in the same situation as me. I look at myself as three things. My triangle symbol of nature. Eagle, chamelion, and snake, Eagle cause i have 20/20 and im really observive and i have really quick reflexes. Chamelion cause ik how to change colors for example, If i was to doin and i did that i would come out and join intelligence and the chamelion thing with changing colors is like changing colors or changing positions. And another thing about chamelions they know how to blend in, i would be a great silent professional and i wouldnt mind getting used to doing solo missions or 2 man team missions. Id rather die knowing i did the thing i always wanted to do and die at age 29 im 24 now then to live the rest of my life doing something that doesnt involve action. I want to be a soldier cause ik i would be a good one and that is one thing i would be a good leader in. Ive had diff jobs and i hated them all. Property inspector, factory worker bus boy ect. and i realize now i could never finish the job and i would just quit, but it was because im so depressed knowing i cant get on the front lines with my not known brothers but ik one thing...ik that when it comes to the military i wont quit. I would love to be out picking people off or saving lives and doing reconnasence work, thats something i would never give up on. Theres ups and downs to it cause you never know whats going to happen once all boots are on the ground in enemy territory. Like if you had to see your brother die in your arms or see your friend take a bullet for you or a grenade. Thats the downfall but your training is the reason why you are there, to cope with it and to keep a straight head and to not get too frustrated or stupid about things. They just need to let felons in, they need a proper evaluation from an expert, honest id say a very observive military person whos seen it all or well at least most of it all. Or a Dr. Give them tests, give them a lie detector******give me one... i would never harm anyone that is an allie. I want to fight Isis and other terrorist groups. But ya a proper evaluation and alot of physical and mental tests. Kinda like hell week but instead of using real ammunition for things use the paintball one and dont tell anyone or if they know tell them one day couple months down the road that they are using real ammunition today but the thing is it wouldnt be real ammunition, it would be the same things, yell at them torment them, make them feel like shit, push them to see if they go off edge. Im no expert im just giving an idea but ya Plz let us in I want to be a soldier...a hero...and most of all a legend. i want to be remembered around where i live as one of the most bravest toughest leader and motivatior a team could have so plz congress plz Read this im begging you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • Jan 21st, 2017
    Joseph T. from Pensacola, FL signed.
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    Joseph T. from Pensacola, FL signed.
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    Joseph T. from Pensacola, FL signed.
  • Jan 20th, 2017
    Joe H. from Alliance, OH writes:
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    I've all but given up trying to join our great Military. I just hope they don't come calling when they need me, and it's convenient for them, because that is a call that will go un-answered!
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  • Jan 19th, 2017
    James S. from Lakeland, FL signed.
  • Jan 18th, 2017
    Justin W. from Virginia Beach, VA writes:
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    I would like to join too if possible and my young years of being an idoit has hurt me, i am a man now with a child oin the way and trying to join is what i want to set my life up but i cant!
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  • Jan 18th, 2017
    Hector S. from Allentown, PA writes:
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    Its sad to say. But i thought about being in the army in a diffrent country. I wish i could fight for u.s.a..but mybe someone else would let me.
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  • Jan 17th, 2017
    Someone from Hialeah, FL writes:
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    I regret the mistakes I've made and want to be given the chance to change my life, serve something greater than myself and serve my country.
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  • Jan 17th, 2017
    Someone from Merchantville, NJ signed.
  • Jan 17th, 2017
    Someone from Salem, OR writes:
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    I myself have had issues with legal issues when I was younger and landed a domestic felony based on drug use and poor choices. My dad was a Green beret in nam, I want to join and give back. I am 29 not 23 anymore and if I could get a 2nd chance I would jump on it..
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  • Jan 16th, 2017
    Anthony A. from Allen, TX writes:
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    I have also wanted to be in the military my entire life but in my younger years I kept creating new bad habits that only an act of God or an institution would have been able to help . Well with an act and some institution's later I have learned a lot and am using a different thinking pattern completely. I feel as if I am already able to live in a controlled environment and succeed there, the military would be the BEST job opportunity for a felon like me that has corrected his life and learned his lessons.
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  • Jan 16th, 2017
    Adrianna B. from Rice, TX signed.
  • Jan 15th, 2017
    Jeffrey J. from north las vegas, NV writes:
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    Im not a bad person nor am i violent , i just made a really dumb decision that changed my life over night ...month's prior to the altercation I had already passed the practice asvab and my weight was at the army's standards, with that said all Im asking for is that felons to have the right to join the Army
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  • Jan 14th, 2017
    Jeffrey J. from North Las Vegas, NV writes:
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    I passed the practice asvab and my weight was at the armys standards , one night changed all that .. I got into an argument downtown and pulled out a blade on my foe , fed them some words and went off with my business elsewhere only to be stopped by 6 bike cops and before i knew it i was charged two counts of assault with a deadly weapon class b felony , Im ashamed to say it but i have dreams of being in the military and kills me.
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  • Jan 13th, 2017
    Chris W. from Waynesville, NC writes:
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    Without prejudice ucc 1-308 The Constitution Tell's us we all have the right to serve and protect our self and our Nation.
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  • Jan 13th, 2017
    Amos C. from Lancaster, PA writes:
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    yes i totally agree. i have no where else to turn in life. the service will be a great chance to give my daughter the life she deserves and my fiance and step kids. i am 24 years
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  • Jan 13th, 2017
    Sandra B. from Prince Frederick, MD writes:
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    Doesn't everybody deserve a second chance? Wouldn't it be a good thing to give a young person with a record a chance at life instead of being stuck in a crime and poverty stricken lifestyle. Seems to me it would make the world a better place. The families of these young people also are punished, especially mother, father and grandparents. They are usually the ones that have to help support them when they get out of prison and it makes their lives very difficult as well. It would be helping the families along with the ex-con. I am a grandmother that is being medicated for depression because I don't see any possibility for my grandson to get a job when he gets out. I send him money every week so he can buy the things he needs from the commissary. I pray every night that he will be able to join the Armed Forces and make something of his life, otherwise, I don't see a future for him.
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  • Jan 12th, 2017
    Sara K. from Toledo, OH signed.
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    Someone from Austin, TX signed.
  • Jan 12th, 2017
    john t. from Albemarle, NC signed.
  • Jan 11th, 2017
    michael p. from port saint lucie, FL signed.
  • Jan 11th, 2017
    michael p. from Port Saint Lucie, FL writes:
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    i feel like the ideals this country were founded upon basically are ignored these days. i wanted to fight for my country and protect my family but i was denied the Right to do so because i am a felon. neither was my crime violent nor discriminatory but still i was denied. i truly believe we as a country have lost sight of the true values this country was founded upon.
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  • Jan 11th, 2017
    Sean E. from Charleston, SC writes:
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    I was supposed to join the army as 19delta when I was 17 but I failed the drug test and went down a bad road that ended with me becoming a felon. I regret it every day! I would five anything for the opportunity to join the army!
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