This is nice to hear. I've come to know a lot of ex-cons from minor crimes to life sentences. They're just as varied as any other group of people and you're rig

This is nice to hear. I've come to know a lot of ex-cons from minor crimes to life sentences. They're just as varied as any other group of people and you're right that they can either be incredibly solid assets or crazy liabilities. There's something about the crucible of prison life that amplifies personalities (similar to other intense life situations). Many get ground down by the system but there are a few who become better through the challenge. They've paid their debts but it's unfortunate that society turns it into eternal servitude. Most records other than the truly egregious should be sealed. It's strange how society shuns them continuously and provides no support, but then blames them from not integrating perfectly. It's a vicious cycle.