[IYAS9YAS]

Those - like felons - who have demonstrated that they do not feel the need to be bound by the law, have removed themselves from the 'body politic' who comprise 'the people.'

That is why felons serve time, or are put to death. Once that time is paid (to include all probation and/or parole), one should receive all rights back. If you are concerned a violent felon is able to have a gun once all time is served, then maybe we shouldn't look at the restriction of guns, but the length of incarceration for the crime. If said violent felon can't be trusted with a firearm, then why is said violent felon not still behind bars. Not only that, but there are too many ways to become a felon today.

[Phlyer]

You're addressing ways in which a convicted felon could 're-enter the body politic' which is something I said we as a 'people' needed to address. However, it's not automatically true that every felon who completes his sentence has demonstrated that he is ready for full responsibility as part of 'the people.' That's why we have a lot of repeat offenders.

So, while we may differ on the details of what requirements should be met, we can agree that there should be a path for someone who has demonstrated enduring repentence to re-enter 'the people.'

[saleman]

“That is why felons serve time, or are put to death”

Um, No. It’s not the time you serve that makes you a felon.