So many Americans are forever penalized after commiting an offence against the law. Many immigrants come here from other countries and cannot be screened for past crimes because their offences were not recorded in the USA. Hence, American citizens who have paid their debt to society and seek the chance to lead productive lives are not allowed to do so, while the wealthy, the immigrant, the well connected, etc. are able to "get away" with their illegal past and challenge the adage that "crime doesn't pay". It's time that American ex-offenders are given the chance they deserve to be productive, tax paying members of this country. We need legislation to address this injustice now.
Why is this important?
The lifelong penalization of ex-offenders in this country when it comes to jobs. Every American deserves the chance for redemption and dignity if they desire to change and be law abiding and productive to our society.
