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To: politicalmerc

While your sentiment is noble, how could felons be given a second chance? Most companies don’t want to hire them, do you think they should be allowed to do that? Would you hire on somebody to work in or around your home and/or kids who had crimes in their history?

For the record I’ve worked with Christian rescue programs and have worked with guys who had been in prison, just pointing out some of the practicalities of the situation.


60 posted on 02/11/2010 7:35:33 PM PST by SeminoleSoldier
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To: SeminoleSoldier
For the record I think you are being pompous and arrogant. Like Christ said, he who has no sin can throw the first stone. You act like once someone has done something wrong they are useless to society.

I spent 4 years in prison over something I shouldn't have done. I can assure you that you wouldn't think twice about me handling your money, your family, or your church duties. Your assumption that all men who have once broken the law are untrustworthy is just silly.

Christ didn't treat the publicans and sinners that way did he? Paul was guilty of murdering Christians. Matthew was a tax collector/thief at the time. The thieves on the cross were forgiven on the spot, would you have refused to associate with them when Jesus said they were forgiven?

When your Christianity doesn't forgive it's worthless. We all have sinned. We all have come short of the glory of God. There is none righteous, NO NOT ONE. That means you too my friend. For you to pompously sit in judgment of men who have done wrong, paid their price, and are trying to go straight just nullifies any Christianity you think you possess.

Don't worry, there are 1000'S of men out there just like me who have a record and you don't know it. Fortunately you are WRONG. We are ok to associate with. Despite what people like you say.

By the way, getting hired after the fact is not impossible, it just takes a little proving of yourself. How about you admitting you are not and never will be perfect and stop looking down your nose at men who have been caught, and are still valuable in God's eyes even if you are too good for them.

66 posted on 02/12/2010 8:54:34 AM PST by politicalmerc (Let's send the Halfrican back to Africa.)
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