Should I still be judged by society and not given a chance?
2006-08-29 11:55:12 · 11 answers · asked by RuneDragon 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, but "society" will do its own thing.
You are you. you are now in a place where you don;t have to be on your guard all the time, no one is out to get you. You can find a jod that pays well. "Society" might be your enemy, but individuals are just that, they're all different.
2006-08-29 12:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by Roadpizza 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most excons return to prison. like 60%. So, those who know this, say why hire someonewho is likely to do it again when there are people who have never committed crimes. Fair? Hard to say.
There are hard jobs for excons. Ask your parole officer and if you don't have one, try to find one to ask. It may be manual labor, but after a couple years, you will have built a positive resume.
It is a slow process, and the same impulsive behavior that got people in trouble the first time tends to preclude sticking to it long enough to get over it.
I graduated from high school in a prison town, and we did have a small number who came forth and changed their ways and became rehabilitated. Eventually married good girls. But, it is up to you to take whatever opportunities, no matter how crappy and stick to it. We didn't put you in there the first time, you did.
Let's face it, murder is a serious thing.
2006-08-29 12:07:27 · answer #2 · answered by retiredslashescaped1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing you're trying to get a job.... so many firms got burned by convicted felons they gave up trying to hire them long ago. You would be better off going to small businesses and being truthful about the circumstances of what happened.
If you're honest and trying to be a good citizen that will show through and someone will give you a chance.
Tell the family of the victim you're sorry, and mean it. That will take a weight off of you that others can see in a heartbeat.
2006-08-29 11:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you should not be judge by society. I would just stay away from. You should be given a chance on getting a job. But I still would be as far away from you as I can. very,very far.
2006-08-29 12:05:43 · answer #4 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
According to the Justice Department and prison system, you should be successfully "rehabilitated." If you're now a law abiding citizen, you should be given a second chance.
Unless there's something wrong with the system...
2006-08-29 11:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by bcrockrebel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is unfortunate, but society does judge us all. You don't have to be in prison to be judged. Sometimes we're judged by our outward appearance, sometimes by our intellect, sometimes on our character, and sometimes on our past deeds, and any number of other things. But, if you read your King James Bible, you will find that Jesus loves you and will forgive you if you accept Him. Past deeds will be forgiven by God, if not mankind. God Bless. Martha S.
2006-08-29 12:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by Martha S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask me that again in 10 years when you've beat your wife to death, then you'll have your answer.
Just move where no one knows you, then once you trust people, if you feel like sharing about your past, then the person(s) with whom you've shared, will hopefully have grown so attached to you, it won't matter to them.
Remember the days of the stockades or hangings without a trial? Consider yourself lucky.
2006-08-29 12:02:01 · answer #7 · answered by blue_entity 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i served time in prison also and no matter how much time we did or how much time goes by after release society still looks upon us as bad eggs.
2006-08-29 12:19:05 · answer #8 · answered by rustyc33101613 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as u dont hurt no one. I think everyone deserves 2nd chances. Like I side though be a really good person and who cares right?
2006-08-29 11:58:21 · answer #9 · answered by Crystal 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hell yea! You were judged by the law and found guilty. Now you will be judged by society. Why not?
2006-08-29 11:58:38 · answer #10 · answered by Paladin 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋