Do you agree that there are too many background checks for average jobs? ie garbage collector
2007-12-10 15:37:49 · 7 answers · asked by MR.D LOVE 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That's so true. Many convicted felons have a hard time finding jobs because of their criminal background. Depends on the how serious the crimes they committed they have little or no chance to earn a honest living. Some do repeat crimes (depends on their situation) so it's hard for society to give them second chances. Unless society is convinced they can be good citizens then they might have another chance to make a living.
2007-12-10 15:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by BrownSugar 2 Da Maxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is a big problem. On one hand there is the issue of punishment. Society generally feels that criminals should be punished.
On the other hand, we know that the best way to make someone a hardened criminal is to send them to jail.
So jail punishes people but has long been demonstrated as a good way to make more criminals. People leave jail having learnt nothing, being psychologically traumatised and of course with a bunch of new criminal friends.
We need a society that will bring people back into society, teach them skills and help them move ahead in life. Instead people are forced into a situation where crime is the only way to make things pay.
Personally I advocate a system of very harsh punishment, followed by extensive reform and rehabilitation.
2007-12-10 15:49:26 · answer #2 · answered by flingebunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is my contention that the convicted felon should have thought about the consequences of his/her actions BEFORE doing them. As the old saying goes, "Don't do the crime if you cant do the time!!"
2007-12-10 15:46:56 · answer #3 · answered by gpierce4271 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Not many employers are willing to give a job to a felon who has shown he/she is not trustworthy.
That's the price you pay for being a deadbeat and a drag on society.
2007-12-10 15:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whoa, I used to work with a guy who committed Manslaughter. He was OK and we got along just fine. But he broke his parole and they sent him back to prison. We were working pool installation. I don't know what happened to him.
I guess people who have committed a felony are more likely to do it again. I guess it is hard for someone who really wants to turn their life around to do it. But I would say try everything to turn your life around. Its your life and you shouldnt spend it in prison.
2007-12-10 15:42:35 · answer #5 · answered by B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that's just an excuse that companies use when they have less jobs available than the number of people that apply.
2007-12-10 15:46:12 · answer #6 · answered by Mack J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't do the crime, if you can't do the time,.....and the time also exist when you get out of the jail, or prison,.....
2007-12-10 16:16:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋