H. R. 1529 - The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009
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Feb 22nd, 2012Someone from Allen, TX signed.
Feb 22nd, 2012Someone from Pensacola, FL writes:
I have made one mistake in my life and have learned from that mistake from that very moment when I was in hand cuffs. I was young and stupid and no matter how hard things got financially I never even thought about doing something illegal to make things a little bit easier financially. Before I got in trouble I wanted to join the military and was about to after I got my associates degree and the semester right before I got my degree I got in trouble with the law for marijuana. This has changed my life dramatically and all I want is a second chance and to become a productive citizen that I know I am very capable of. This is the only mistake I have ever made according to law and it crushes me that I get turned away from jobs all because of a mistake I made when I was younger. Been clean since and dont even like to drink alcohol. I would love to be able to join the military to serve my country but if I am not capable to do that I would atleast want to be able to secure a job that I can support my family financially and just live comfortable. I also am a certified electrician and am going to school to become an electrical engineer and I just hope that one day laws will change where I can put my talents to work. Please give us a second chance. Especially for those of us who made one mistake that have stayed out of trouble since. Please dont punish people for a life time and atleast change the laws where we only are considered felons for a certain amount of time considering the crimes we have made and consider our criminal past as well, but to punish people for a life time for a mistake is inhumane. We are human not Jesus. Humans make mistakes and we learn from them mistakes. If people are always turned away from their criminal past a lot of people still got to feed their kids and if they cant get it legally their are people out there that arent as fortunate as I have been and turn back to crime to put food on the table for their families. I KNOW that if laws were changed for people who have felonies to get relief from this evil curse called a "felony" that haunts us every where we go, that crime rates would fall and less people would be going to jail or prison which means less tax dollars being spent on people that are being incarcerated. Please consider this into law. Thank you for your consideration.Feb 22nd, 2012Someone from Pensacola, FL writes:
I have made one mistake in my life and have learned from that mistake from that very moment when I was in hand cuffs. I was young and stupid and no matter how hard things got financially I never even thought about doing something illegal to make things a little bit easier financially. Before I got in trouble I wanted to join the military and was about to after I got my associates degree and the semester right before I got my degree I got in trouble with the law for marijuana. This has changed my life dramatically and all I want is a second chance and to become a productive citizen that I know I am very capable of. This is the only mistake I have ever made according to law and it crushes me that I get turned away from jobs all because of a mistake I made when I was younger. Been clean since and dont even like to drink alcohol. I would love to be able to join the military to serve my country but if I am not capable to do that I would atleast want to be able to secure a job that I can support my family financially and just live comfortable. I also am a certified electrician and am going to school to become an electrical engineer and I just hope that one day laws will change where I can put my talents to work. Please give us a second chance. Especially for those of us who made one mistake that have stayed out of trouble since. Please dont punish people for a life time and atleast change the laws where we only are considered felons for a certain amount of time considering the crimes we have made and consider our criminal past as well, but to punish people for a life time for a mistake is inhumane. We are human not Jesus. Humans make mistakes and we learn from them mistakes. If people are always turned away from their criminal past a lot of people still got to feed their kids and if they cant get it legally their are people out there that arent as fortunate as I have been and turn back to crime to put food on the table for their families. I KNOW that if laws were changed for people who have felonies to get relief from this evil curse called a "felony" that haunts us every where we go, that crime rates would fall and less people would be going to jail or prison which means less tax dollars being spent on people that are being incarcerated. Please consider this into law. Thank you for your consideration.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2012Someone from Ocean Springs, MS signed.
Feb 21st, 2012Someone from Denton, TX signed.
Feb 20th, 2012Someone from Glendale, AZ signed.
Feb 18th, 2012Someone from Louisville, KY signed.
Feb 17th, 2012Someone from Lexington, KY signed.
Feb 14th, 2012Someone from Utica, NY writes:
i understand that someone has made a mistake if they pay there debt to society they should have a 2nd chanceREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 11th, 2012Someone from Tucson, AZ writes:
A marijuana possession charge in a small town landed me with a felony. Which is only a misdemeanor in 42 other states... come on.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 10th, 2012Someone from Wheat Ridge, CO signed.
Feb 7th, 2012Someone from Gainesville, FL writes:
please help us to pass this because i belive we should have a second chanceREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 6th, 2012Someone from Latham, NY signed.
Feb 4th, 2012Someone from Dallas, TX signed.
Jan 30th, 2012Someone from San Tan Valley, AZ writes:
Federal Laws should be changed and allowed for expungement of Federal Criminal records. The only way to minimize your federal record is through Presidential Pardon. Secondly, if an individual has served their time it is ridiculous that an employer can ask about it unless specifically related to the job they are looking to do. The have you been convicted of a felony when you are applying for a secretarial position is ridiculous. We have people in office who evade taxes and every other matter of crime and they still collect a paycheck with my tax dollars.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 30th, 2012Someone from Los Angeles, CA writes:
i believe every one need a second chance,most people dont get caught weed should not destroy your life they sale it to its wrong for them to sale it thanREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 29th, 2012Someone from Pensacola, FL signed.
Jan 28th, 2012Someone from Mesquite, TX writes:
Our justice system has already punished me. How is it fair that society is allowed to continue punishing me? What I did I did 8 years ago and I just want to be able to get a job and become a productive member of society. We are not as much of a minority as most people think, please help us. What is being done is destructive to society and just forces many of us back into crime because we have no other option to survive. I will not take that path but my life is on hold and cannot progress to anything of value.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 27th, 2012Someone from Waterford, MI signed.
Jan 23rd, 2012Someone from Compton, CA writes:
I've applied to so many places and i get the same response NO because i have a criminal background the most recently one was home depot i passed their test but they won't hire me because of my background record so how are we supposed to change our lifes around and "what's the point of employer's having the question if you have a criminal record it doesn't disqualify you for a job" when it actually doesREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 23rd, 2012Someone from Little Elm, TX signed.
Jan 20th, 2012Someone from Orlando, FL signed.
Jan 20th, 2012Someone from Westwood, NJ writes:
isnt that racism.can,t someone get a 2nd chanceREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 19th, 2012Someone from Seffner, FL signed.
Jan 17th, 2012Someone from Cedar Park, TX signed.
Jan 15th, 2012Someone from Buffalo, NY writes:
The police state that we live in in America makes it completely impossible for anyone convicted of minor, non-violent crimes from seeking quality employment. So much for America being the land of freedoms.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 14th, 2012Someone from San Diego, CA signed.
Jan 13th, 2012Someone from Boerne, TX writes:
I think everyone deserves a chance to live life normally in spite of there mistakes. If they've learned there lesson that "Crime doens't pay" and have moved on then so be it. Our constitution says we have the right to happiness, and the right to make money regardless of who you are. Let Freedom Ring!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 13th, 2012Someone from Spring Branch, TX writes:
Its not right when we have young people making non violent mistakes then being handed a felony wich is basicall a life sentence these young men and woman need resources and oppertunities immediatly upon release to not be back in the systemREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 10th, 2012Someone from Akron, OH writes:
my fiance made $106,000 a year before his felony, now he can't even get a minimum wage.jobREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 10th, 2012Someone from Birmingham, AL signed.
Jan 10th, 2012Someone from Dallas, TX writes:
My cousin has a record, but has gone back to school and graduated with a pharmacy tech certification, but cannot get a job in Dallas, TX. Noone will give her a chance to prove that she can make a difference. Why keep someone from working a legitimit job. This forces many who think they don't have options back to a life of crime and dependency on the government or other family members. They can't pay the probation officers and run up bills only to find themselves right back at the starting line to the penal system.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 9th, 2012Someone from Concord, NC signed.
Jan 9th, 2012Someone from Matthews, NC writes:
Please take this matter seriously and act on it now for the US of America. Thank you.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 9th, 2012Someone from Matthews, NC writes:
Please look into this immediately. Do not take this lightly. Very serious matter right now in the US of AmericaREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 8th, 2012Someone from Warner Robins, GA writes:
i am a convicted felon but have beenstraight for ove 19 or 20 years now and have not had any doing with the law what so ever nor have i been re arrested for anything and i myself think its unfair to hang my past over me for the rest of my life this is the reson i can not get a good payin job and i to am tired of the dont forget dont forgive polacie of our gov ihave not been arrested for a fedral felony but any felony to me is the sameREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 8th, 2012Someone from Warner Robins, GA writes:
i am a convicted felon but have beenstraight for ove 19 or 20 years now and have not had any doing with the law what so ever nor have i been re arrested for anything and i myself think its unfair to hang my past over me for the rest of my life this is the reson i can not get a good payin job and i to am tired of the dont forget dont forgive polacie of our govREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 7th, 2012Someone from Woods Cross, UT writes:
AMERICA the home of the FREE???Please pass this bill punish the deed ,but not for LIFE !!!.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 5th, 2012Someone from Windsor Mill, MD writes:
I share the common pain as many of the stories Ive read today.. Too many echoe the same sound of discrimination that continue to haunt and follow them from past transgressions and mistakes. In the midst of all the cries and voices I hear We as a ppl must remain strong and steadfast and eager to keep searching for change until change becomes reality for each of us. I overstand its part of "the process" to feel underappreciated and fatigued daily after trying to move forward. Most times going out on a job search feels much like we are on a incling treadmill. We must channel our energy in a positive manner to get what we want and need for our families because if we just continue to settle for mediocrity, go back to our old ways, or stop the fight for equality then we lose, they win, game over. DONT GIVE UP. NEVER QUIT SEARCHING! JUST IMAGINE YOURSELF AS WHO U WANT TO BE AND BECOME THAT!! IF THEY'RE NOT GIVING JOBS WE MUST CREATE THEM FOR PPL JUST LIKE US. Watch pursuit of Happyness will smith is great and inspiring based on a true story.REPORT COMMENTS
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