Give Felons The Right To Join The Army/Military
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Feb 17th, 2012Someone from Idaho Springs, CO signed.
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Feb 6th, 2012Someone from Rawson, OH writes:
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.Feb 3rd, 2012Someone from Glendale Heights, IL writes:
It's crazy I wish that they would give people a second chance.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 2nd, 2012Someone from Clarksville, TN signed.
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No, CancelJan 31st, 2012Someone from Crooksville, OH signed.
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Jan 27th, 2012Someone from Duluth, MN writes:
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. amenREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 26th, 2012Someone from Charles City, VA writes:
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.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 23rd, 2012Someone from Lincoln, NE writes:
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.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 21st, 2012Someone from Leesburg, VA signed.
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Jan 15th, 2012Someone from Horseshoe Bend, AR writes:
felons need the military for discipline the military needs our braveryREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 15th, 2012Someone from Brandon, FL writes:
this has affected me personally as well.. my one time juvenile record kept me from fullfilling my dreams.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 15th, 2012Someone from Asheville, NC writes:
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....REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 15th, 2012Someone from Springfield, VA writes:
Good people can make bad decisions.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 15th, 2012Someone from Thousandsticks, KY writes:
Yes, I believe they should get the chance to risk their lives for our well being.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 15th, 2012Someone from Wildomar, CA writes:
i wish i knew what ur exact felony was but youll probably get more signatures if its not postedREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 15th, 2012Someone from Conroe, TX signed.
Jan 14th, 2012Someone from Pensacola, FL writes:
I believe felons should be given a second chance at a future. How can you not give a one time felon a second chance at a better future? You want felons to better themselves but you dont want to give them a second chance to prove to all of us that they can be a productive citizen to society? I know if you allowed people with a one time felon that these people would come out of the military as great citizens. I am not a felon, but know people who are that I see struggle everyday because no one wants to give them a second chance. This isnt American at all and it's horrible that these people are treated this way. All they want is a better life and dont want to do anything illegal ever again! These people want to fight for this country! It's crazy that some countries allow every citizen actually force every citizen to do a mandatory 2-4 years in the military regarding any type of record and the United States wont give a second look at a felon. These people are AMERICANS! These people have family members who have done great things for this country and you cant return the favor in anyway to help these people who has dreamed all their lives to become a soldier in the US military?! Give these people a second chance. Atleast give a one time felon a second chance.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 14th, 2012Someone from Pensacola, FL signed.
Jan 14th, 2012Someone from Pensacola, FL writes:
Atleast allow people who have one felony charge to join. People make mistakes in life and people should be given a second chance and if you had a charge dismissed by pretrial diversion or adjudication withheld I believe the military needs to look at it as if they arent a felon since in the civilian world and by law you arent a felon if you got pretrial diversion or adjudication withheld. The military can make people more discipline and become a better overall person. What would Jesus do? He would give you a second chance. If the United States military and civilian employers dont want to give felons a chance to better themselves then why do they expect them to learn from their mistakes and become a productive citizen? Sounds kind of hypocritical to me. If the United States doesnt want to give felons a chance at a better life then why dont yall just send all felons to death row? No point in living if you cant have a second chance at a better life. To all of you felons out there just remember God and Jesus sees all and knows if you really want to better yourselves or not. Jesus says forgive and people who cant forgive will be judged for that one day. I have hope and I shall pray for all of you who just want to become a better person and just want a second chance at a better life. God and Jesus knows what a lot of us would sacrafice for that second chance at life. Dont give up, keep your faith, and spread the word.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 13th, 2012Someone from Van Nuys, CA signed.
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No, CancelJan 3rd, 2012Someone from Chisholm, MN writes:
I am a convicted felon,it has been 5 years since i have been in trouble.I have been doing everything i can to being a better person,i want to join the US army..It has been a dream of mine but because of my bad choices in life it has prevented me..EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE! I would die for my country!And would like the opportunity to fight for it!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 2nd, 2012Someone from Lebanon, MO signed.
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Dec 25th, 2011Someone from Weatherford, TX writes:
I have an identical case to the other soldiers on here like me. I was 17 yrs. old and was with someone that broke into a convenience store, and I didn't even enter the building or take anything and was charged with burglary of a building. The details would make you sick about everything, and just like the other post on here I had a lifelong dream to save lives and be a soldier. I received time served in a state jail and instantly enrolled at Weatherford College two months after my release to which I am a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society. This semester I got a 4.0 GPA and have not got one C on my transcript since I started and I graduate top of my class in one more semester. After what I've seen I'm seriously thinking about changing my major to political science and law to personally make sure the corruption and bad laws don't affect my children. The government and the military should be ashamed of themselves....REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 20th, 2011Someone from Fort Worth, TX writes:
I was 14 convicted burglary never took a thing i pled guilty to criminal mischief vandalism not burglary i went through meps got a ship out date and today i find out theyre discharging me FIGHT YOUR RIGHT TO FIGHT FOR AMERICA i am an A STUDENT never was in trouble ever before after now my dreams of serving in the navy is crushed waitin 10 days for a chanceREPORT COMMENTS
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