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    Name: Terrence Timmons on Jun 15, 2006
    State: MO
    Country: US
    Comments: Everything in the above paragraph sums up my feelings. I think most felons would love the chance to be accepted in society as contributing members, but its hard to do when no one will give you a chance, simply because you are a felon.
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    Name: TROY KRIER on Aug 12, 2006
    State:
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    Name: Nanette Matthews on Aug 28, 2006
    State: NC
    Country: US
    Comments: Can you contact me to let me know the approximate amount of petitioners. The time to do something is past due. The inability for people to re-enter society continues to supply huge profits to major industries, including media and banking industries.
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    Name: Kenneth Roberson on Nov 14, 2006
    State: TX
    Country: US
    Comments: I am a one-time offender who has served his time and simply wants to be given the opportunity to become a functional part of society. I committed a crime and paid a price for my injustice. Now an injustice is being committed upon me and thousands like myself who simply want to live an honest and free life. Society makes it impossible to do this by not offering ex-felons a chance at a job. This leaves us homeless and destitute. This will eventually lead many back to a life of crime. This vicious cycle needs to end, and it will take peeling away the layers of society's comfort zone and having the issues stare them starkly in the face. I 100% promote any advocacy of this petition and its cause.
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    Name: Terri Roach on Nov 14, 2006
    State: TX
    Country: US
    Comments: A loved one is a one-time offender who has served his time and simply wants to be given the opportunity to become a functional part of society. He committed a crime and paid a price for his injustice. Now an injustice is being committed upon him and thousands like him who simply want to live an honest and free life. Society makes it impossible to do this by not offering ex-felons a chance at a job. This leaves them homeless and destitute. This will eventually lead many back to a life of crime. This vicious cycle needs to end, and it will take peeling away the layers of society's comfort zone and having the issues stare them starkly in the face. I 100% promote any advocacy of this petition and its cause.
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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 22, 2006
    State: MI
    Country: US
    Comments: I can't find a job because of my record 20 years ago! I'm dying out here..even thought about taking my own life! Jesus stopped that thought, so no worries... But come on! I need a job, I have mouths to feed.. It seems hopeless.. I keep looking and looking.. Get my hopes up going to interviews, then they ask for the SSN... BANG the door is slammed shut.. time after time.
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    Name: Kevin Taylor on Feb 27, 2007
    State: TN
    Country: MM
    Comments: Kevin taylor, 1151 Dry Creek Road, Smithville, TN 37166
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    Name: Anonymous on Mar 3, 2007
    State: NJ
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: Laura Vallez on Mar 27, 2007
    State: TN
    Country: US
    Comments: My boyfriend is a good person, but he has two felony convictions (both of which were bogus) that prevent him from getting a good paying job with benefits; and it's not fair.
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    Name: Shaun Kessey on Apr 4, 2007
    State: MI
    Country: US
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    Name: Anonymous on May 3, 2007
    State: AK
    Country: US
    Comments: I do not want to remain anonymous! Please display my full name-Alan Wayne Browning-exfelon! I accept any and all liability resulting from this request!
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    Name: Anonymous on May 13, 2007
    State: MN
    Country: US
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    Name: James Compton on May 25, 2007
    State: IN
    Country: US
    Comments: How is it that a company can hire an ex-felon and then turn around and not hire another ex-felon when their guidlines apply to not hiring ex-felons period
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    Name: MIYA MCCLAIN on Jul 12, 2007
    State: GA
    Country: US
    Comments: I AM A SINGLE PARENT OF 3 KIDS.I AM AN EX-FELON.I NEED A JOB AND PLACE TO LIVE! I HAVE DONE MY TIME, CAN I PLEASE BE ALLOWED TO MAKE AN HONEST LIVING FOR MY 3 DEPENDANT KIDS.
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    Name: Kenny Beckon on Aug 8, 2007
    State: IL
    Country: US
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    Name: Alan Browning on Aug 9, 2007
    State: AK
    Country: US
    Comments: I am an ex-felon! My past criminal history definitely has been a hurdle to overcome. I can tell you true stories about my search for honest employment when I was released from prison, but I am happy to say that now I am gainly employed, and I am making a positive contribution to change the way society views ex-felons!
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    Name: Olivia Gonzalez on Aug 24, 2007
    State: CA
    Country: US
    Comments: I have a son who is an ex felon and gets discouraged because of the rejection. They wont let us work or rent shelter. What are we supposed to do.
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    Name: Melissa Walker on Aug 28, 2007
    State:
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    Name: Anthony Carr on Aug 29, 2007
    State: OK
    Country: US
    Comments: I served a total of 17 years in prison basically due to my addiction to drugs. I stopped using in 1998, was released in 2001 and have achieved an AS and a BBAdm. Too bad no one will hire me because of my past. I wasted money on education just to be rejected at every door inspite of the fact that I was the top 1% in my college, Delta Mu Delta, Cum Laude. Our government needs to enact laws that stop across the board discrimination when the crime does not relate to some security threat to the job.
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    Name: Bettye Sullivan-hall on Aug 30, 2007
    State: MO
    Country: US
    Comments: i have a son,recenyly released from prison 02/28/07. He apllied for an apartment: denied.He applied for jobs; denied; received S.S.I. in '99 before he was incarcerated--when he re-applied 03/06/07 for S.S.I.; he was denied!Whether male or female, they are human beings, however, they are shunned& rejected by society.They have paid for their crimes, & for the most part; alleged crimes.No wonder they angry, depressed;ect. Recently, he was barred from the property where I live,all because he is an ex-felon without cause!This is so unjust & unfair! He is Family! i live in K.C. Mo. A resident of Brush Creek Village/ formerly Village Green. Thank You.
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    Name: Ruby McGraw on Sep 4, 2007
    State: MN
    Country: US
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    Name: Stacey Miller on Sep 6, 2007
    State: SC
    Country: US
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    Name: Joseph Jennings on Oct 2, 2007
    State: MI
    Country: US
    Comments: It is the right idea.
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    Name: Euplemia Black on Oct 6, 2007
    State: WI
    Country: US
    Comments: Ex-felons have paid their debt to society by being imprisoned for the term of their sentence must they also pay the price when they come out no one is perfect and people do make mistakes not making excuses for ex-felons but society does not know what the reasoning is behind the ex-felons background only what you see on his record so yes when they come back into society they have a right just like everyone else to the same opportunities as we do so get over it and lets keep it moving
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    Name: Euplemia Black on Oct 6, 2007
    State: WA
    Country: US
    Comments: To add to my comment and you wonder why we have repeat felons because of the way the system is designed for felons it is designed for failure if you are not part of the solution mr state,federal then you are part of the problem feel free to contact me in regards to my comments i dare the goverment to
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    Name: Andrew Wilson on Oct 30, 2007
    State: VA
    Country: US
    Comments: If there is anything further I can do please contact me. I am a father of 2 children and was convicted of 2 drug felonies in 2001. It is completely unfair I am discriminated against when trying to get a decent job to support my children.
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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 30, 2007
    State: TX
    Country: US
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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 30, 2007
    State: NC
    Country: US
    Comments: I agree with everything except full disclosure. To require such disclosure provides the opportunity for the landlord/employer to pretend that the refusal to employ or rent is for other purposes. What you propose becomes pointless with this clause in there. Think about it. There is already laws like this without the clause. It still doesn't matter.
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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 30, 2007
    State: CA
    Country: US
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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 30, 2007
    State: VA
    Country: US
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    Name: Ashley Ellington on Oct 30, 2007
    State: VA
    Country: US
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    Name: Evelyn Milam on Oct 30, 2007
    State: NC
    Country: US
    Comments: After a person has served their time for this sort of thing it should not be held against them. Very unfair!
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    Name: Tiffany Ellington on Oct 31, 2007
    State: CA
    Country: US
    Comments: They should be giving aother chance to prove themselves.
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    Name: Teresa Walton on Oct 31, 2007
    State: AR
    Country: US
    Comments: It is cruel and unusual punishment to deny an ex-offender the means to support his or her family.
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    Name: Jason Raburn on Nov 1, 2007
    State: TX
    Country: US
    Comments: 2000 defferred adjudication possession of controlled substance. very hard to find jobs
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    Name: Carrie Reichert on Nov 1, 2007
    State: MI
    Country: US
    Comments: in america we are all suppose to be treated equally. How is a person with a felony suppose to turn their life around and better themselves if employers won't hire them because of the felony thats why criminals remain criminals, its the only way they have to earn money, because no one hires them. why most they pay their whole life for a crime that they did time for probably did when they were young and stupid.
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    Name: Cindy Spadola on Nov 2, 2007
    State: NJ
    Country:
    Comments: It is a shame that a country that has fought for equal rights and has made mistakes of their own treat felons with no regard. I know first handed how the after effects( white collar crime) basically can destroy the ability for a family to survive. Not being able to work, pay bills, and no medical benefits is frightening. IT is amazing how people come into this country with no background checks and receive all the benefits they need. The goverment needs to re-examine their own system before passing such harsh punishement. Once you are labled a felon your reputation and work standards are worthless.
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    Name: Amber Gwaltney on Nov 2, 2007
    State: NC
    Country: US
    Comments: I think its right to judge people on their past I've been fired and turned down by so many people because I have a felony conviction
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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 6, 2007
    State: CA
    Country: US
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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 6, 2007
    State: AK
    Country:
    Comments: I firmly believe that ex-felons are dicriminated against for things that any sensible person would agree with. Job opportunities should be available to those capable of filling those required fields regardless of criminal history. I believe that a company could be made aware of one's criminal past, but I DO NOT believe that a job opportunity should be based on one's criminal history. It should be held in the same regards as race,sex,age, or religion for discrimination. Give these people a chance. They've paid thier debts through imprisonment and other forms of punishment. Don't label them for LIFE.
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    Name: Nicci Grunewald on Nov 8, 2007
    State: VA
    Country: US
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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 8, 2007
    State: GA
    Country: US
    Comments: I THINK SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE AFTER DOING YOUR TIME AND NO TROUBLE AFTER 15 YEARS YOU ARE STILL PUNISH
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    Name: Valerie Griggs on Nov 10, 2007
    State: MO
    Country: US
    Comments: My son just came back from a job interview for a cart pusher at WalMart. Before they sat down, the interviewer said he could not be hired because of his felony record from 6 yrs ago. He said it was overlooked on the application or they wouldn't have called him. Funny thing is, it was the second WalMart to call him but the first wasn't upfront with the reason for not getting hired; they just didn't call him back after the interview.
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    Name: Tina Davis on Nov 13, 2007
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    Name: Nikki Lalumandier on Nov 13, 2007
    State: MO
    Country: US
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    Name: Deborah Thompson on Nov 15, 2007
    State: TN
    Country: US
    Comments: The United States is very unforgiving. Is this another tactic to continue to hold minorities and their families captive to an unjust society If you can't find employment, feed yourself and family, or keep a roof over your head, what is a person to do Laws have got to be changed to help change this serious problem.
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    Name: Eugene Mciver Jr on Nov 18, 2007
    State: NC
    Country: US
    Comments: THIS DISCRIMINATION HAS TO STOP!!!!!!!
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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 18, 2007
    State: AL
    Country:
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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2007
    State: VA
    Country: US
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    Name: Josh STROBEL on Nov 19, 2007
    State: MN
    Country: US
    Comments: i wish i could get back to my life i use to have now im just a felon with a college education and exclent verbal communacation and i have awards from noumrous sales related accomplshments i was the top pic for a large sales company now i have been castaway throwen to the gutter of sosiety GOODWILL IM SOPOSTO WORK AT GOODWILL FROM THE CHANCE AT 50,000 -60,000 a year to 7 dollars an hour why do this to someone who has so much to offer i had consentual sex when i was in highschool with a girl who was 15 and i just turned 19 in march graduated in may and now im 21 and going to jail for this on firday noverber 23rd 2007 and will be in millacs county jail.. and if you seen the case you would wonder how can this be. i would gladely talk to anyone who wants to know more or talk at protests or anything i have alot of public speeking experince and i would like to ues it somehow who should i talk to ....e mail me seth_hasz@yahoo.com
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