H. R. 1529 - The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009
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Sep 2nd, 2010Someone from Allen, TX writes:
I am a 25 year banker that was laid off in 2007 and subsequently turn to drugs and was arrested with cocaine. A felony. My first arrest ever at 50 years young. I did my time on probation and now I can not get a job back in my career because of my felony charge. Not convicted only charged. My experience also includes working working for the FDIC and FEMA. I have been rehabiitated and have been sober for 367 days. I can't get a job due to my felon. I have a B.S. degree and a banking degree. I can't even get a retail job. This is terrible. -
Aug 31st, 2010Someone from Lansing, MI writes:
I believe that once the Judge passes sentence and that sentence is served, one should get a second chance after proving himself repentant...anything else is like beating a dead horse...REPORT COMMENTS
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Aug 29th, 2010Someone from Rural Hall, NC writes:
i was only 17 years old when i sold a 7 gram bag of marijuana to an undercover officer, but since the warrant wasnt served for another 8 months, i was 18 when arrested so now it is on my record for good.REPORT COMMENTS
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Aug 27th, 2010Someone from Garden Grove, CA signed.
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Aug 23rd, 2010Someone from Cave City, AR writes:
It is not hard to see how many people's life's could be changed by this act 5492, it cost us nothing to give people a second chance, but it cost America so much in many ways to continue to push people down for a mistake they had made taken responsbility for and are trying to walk forward to make a life for themselves and their families. We are loosing as Americans as we are not investing in our own people to give them a second chance, but would rather give them no option of housing , employment , or any future.So what do we see , a sense of hopeless, and some return to their old life out of desperation to survive. PLEASE work hard to give fellow American's back their lifes by giving them what everyone deserves A SECOND CHANCE ,in passing the HR 5492.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 23rd, 2010Someone from Mesquite, TX signed.
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Aug 22nd, 2010Someone from Dallas, TX writes:
This is a terrible way to end up. And we all are suppose to be Americans. Ever since 911, former President Bush declared that everyone must be background checked. Remember that ? Well why should that be ? Of course 911 was a terrible thing that happened, but it does not justify people needing to work. I say this because before 911, if you had the experience, or even if you didn't, you could still get a job period. You mean to tell me that before 911 everyone was clean ? Oh come on now. Anyway, that was then, and this is now, and now we have a new President, and I know that he knows what is going on in today's society, Ya think ? People of all walks of life, whether a felon or not have to support themselves, and their families. So come on Congress, and the President, (Obama) as well, do your job and authorize and give support to YOUR fellow Americans and lift the band on CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS !!! You all get a paycheck reguardless of circumstances, we as Felon Americans want a check too. You say change is coming, Make that change!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 21st, 2010Someone from Mount Kisco, NY writes:
Rehabilitation and expungement of criminal records for ex-offenders works in other countries why not here...if a person serves time and remains out of trouble why can't they be given a chance to clear name?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 21st, 2010Someone from Mount Kisco, NY writes:
Rehabilitation and expungement of criminal records for ex-offenders works in other countries why not here...if a person serves time and remains out of trouble why can't they be given a chance to clear name?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 21st, 2010Someone from Canal Winchester, OH signed.
Aug 20th, 2010Someone from Buffalo, NY signed.
Aug 20th, 2010Someone from Dallas, TX writes:
I truly believe that everyone that has been to prison and has come out with a new way of life and does not continue down their old road should get a second chance and have their record wiped clean.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 20th, 2010Someone from Cleveland, OH signed.
Aug 19th, 2010Someone from Yonkers, NY writes:
Everyone makes mistakes along with paying the penaltys and should be allowed to move on and live a life of peace as well as protecting ones self and loved ones.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 19th, 2010Someone from Boiling Springs, SC writes:
Is asking for a second chance to a lively hood, to work, a difficult question to answer? Should we scrutinize who gets a second chance? Currently a felons' debt to society is never paid no matter the offense.This fact impacts everyone in a negative way, financially for society (with prison re-entry expenses an housing), emotional hopelessness, which in my view increases the odds of more crime. By someone who otherwise may have learned "there lesson" an become a productive member of society (the first time offender realizes too late that this mistake has cost him or her a lot more than his initial sentencing revealed) Wouldn't we rather have a system that offers a real way for people who truly deserve a second chance to get there life "back on track " as opposed to another welfare recipient or someone who lives on the street or returns to prison. My thanks to the folks that put together this petitionREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 18th, 2010Someone from New York, NY signed.
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Aug 18th, 2010Someone from Fort Worth, TX writes:
I HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND SINCE I COULD NOT GET A JOB I WENT BACK TO PRISON TRYING TO MAKE A LIVING FOR MYSELF. AS A EX OFFENDER WE NEED A SECOND CHANCE I HAVE WENT TO SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL ASSISANT AND GETTING MORE INITIALS BEHIND MY NMAE SO WHEN THEY SEE MY NAME THEY DONT SEEE THE CONVICTIONS WE NEED A SECOND CHANCE IF WE GET THIS FAIR CHANCE THERE WILL NOT BE A HIGH RATE OF PEOPLE GOING BACK TO PRISON.....REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 16th, 2010Someone from Rochester, NY signed.
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Aug 16th, 2010Someone from Stockbridge, GA writes:
this has to change soon. ive been to prison, served what this country calls justice and been humiliated at the same time. i did whatever i did and paid the cost, but yet and still its like im a terrorist in the same country in which i was born into. my doings are non-violent and im very talented, but the one thing remains a challenge, THE WORD FELONY! ive tried to seal my record but was denied because, they JUDGED my case guilty. Lol if i felt like a had a chance to win i wouldnt have taken a deal.PLEASE to whomever can help us PLEASE do so. THANK YOU!REPORT COMMENTS
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