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I think the real problem in the US is the legal discrimination that goes on to people with criminal records. Records don't automatically get 'spent' like most o

I think the real problem in the US is the legal discrimination that goes on to people with criminal records. Records don't automatically get 'spent' like most other countries after a period of time so always need to be declared, which makes it hard to impossible to get a job. You also lose student aid access, landlords can turn you away from housing legally because of it, etc. So even if you 100% want to be a normal member of society, you will hit so many roadblocks it is very difficult to do so.

hansthehorse 8y ago
My daughter has a felony record. When she was looking for a job I told her to lie on her applications. If she declared the conviction she wouldn't get the job, if she lied and they checked she wouldn't get the job. If she lied and got the job she wins. There is nothing to lose by lying on your job application if you have a conviction.