With 22,000 gun laws in place, with a little investigation, many on this board would find themselves in violation of at least one. Not to mention the ridiculous and arcane tax laws.
I would allow people another chance, once they've served their time. Otherwise, once a criminal, you might as well go career, know what I mean? If they can't regain respectability, all sentences might as well be life without parole.
Let's take your thought to its logical conclusion:
I support freedom of religion, but only for the lawful citizenry.
I support freedom of the press, but only for the lawful citizenry.
I support the right of peaceful assembly, but only for the lawful citizenry.
I support the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances, but only for the lawful citizenry.
I support the right to to be secure in one's person, house, papers, and effects, and to not be subject to unreasonable searches and seizures, but only for the lawful citizenry.
I support the prohibition on double jeopardy, but only for the lawful citizenry.
I support the prohibition on self-incrimination, but only for the lawful citizenry.
I support the right to a speedy and public trial, but only for the lawful citizenry.
I support the right to confront one's accusers, but only for the lawful citizenry.
I support the right to counsel, but only for the lawful citizenry.
I support the right to trial by jury, but only for the lawful citizenry.
I support the prohibition of excessive bail, but only for the lawful citizenry.
I support the prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment, but only for the lawful citizenry.
You just don't get it.
You allow the government to turn one inalienable right into a privilege and the rest will soon follow.
Esp. in goof-ball states like NJ.