Know of any famous or successful persons who were former felons or addicts but who overcame these obstacles.
2006-07-19 08:21:53 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Gordon P Liddy, from Watergate and another radio talk show host that was a Mayor of San Diego who did some dirty dealings in office, convicted and now successful . . .Both these figures have followers from a party who claim to have family values as an issue. . .Not only were they successful after trying to illegally circumvent the election process in this country, these "upstanding" citizens have been placed into positions to influence many ignorant people in this divided country. . .. Only in America.
2006-07-19 08:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by zambranoray 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the instructor has a criminal record, it must be very difficult for him/her to get a job education - pretty a lot honestly no longer plausible for small children. notwithstanding, if the guy turned right into a drug addict who under no circumstances bumped into problem with the regulation, the colleges do not have any way of understanding this, and that is extremely probably that s/he may be employed, as long as no drugs seem on any medical assessments. Employers, after all, aren't to any extent further allowed to seem at your previous medical information. even as i'd be somewhat uncomfortable with it also, keep in mind that drug dependancy and violence aren't to any extent further quite suitable. i do not comprehend some thing about the case you said, yet i assume it had to do with someone who turned right into a drug addict who killed the youngsters. notwithstanding, there are only some, if any, drugs which may reason a relaxed, passive man or woman to coach violent like that. i'd rather have someone coach my newborn who turned right into a drug addict without history of violence than someone with a history of violence who changed into no longer a drug addict. That both now and again both in a unmarried man or woman probably has extra to do with probability than with the medication. And certain, of route, i'd rather have a instructor without impairments in any respect!
2016-10-14 23:23:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me, I got a felony for shoplifting when I was 19 and now I'm an office manager at an international company. I have to say I never thought I would do anything but wait tables. I live the straight life now and regret what I did but I was young and stupid and I don't dwell on it♥
2006-07-19 08:25:15 · answer #3 · answered by ♥USMCwife♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Must they be famous?
I guess you could go to an AA meeting in Beverly Hills, but they are no different than those in an AA meeting in Sparks, Nevada.
Success doesn't mean fame....and fame doesn't mean success.
Not drinking or using or stealing IS rising above, and IS a success.
2006-07-19 08:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judge Greg Mathis
gang-to-gavel
http://judgemathistv.warnerbros.com/html/meetTheJudge.html
2006-07-19 08:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevin Pollack
was a drug dealer before he became a comedian/actor
Roc
was locked up for ten years before he did the roc TV show
Don King
serious felon
Multi millionare if not billionare
Oprah
use to be a crack addict
enough said
2006-07-19 08:26:40 · answer #6 · answered by Xae 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Johnny Cash.
2006-07-19 08:32:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, me. I was brought up in a violent, abusive home (in every way) and did drugs because of my insecurities and hurt for 15 years. I cried out to Jesus, he set me free, some of it was instant, and some of it over years and I am a new creature! Yeah! lol Now this is reason to dance!
2006-07-19 08:25:43 · answer #8 · answered by trainer53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do the people have to famous. There are many exfelons - addics who lead every day lives that affect people and who bless people. Those are the real heros.
2006-07-19 08:25:18 · answer #9 · answered by sfinva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dog the Bounty Hunter on TV.
2006-07-19 11:29:22 · answer #10 · answered by .*. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋