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It all starts with attitude. I promote peace and it starts with me. If I am not internally happy why would anybody listen?

 I have come from being a punching bag and now have three companies. Actually the latter 2 are a concept that I will make happen, because I have the right, positive attitude people come to me. Its the most awesome thing in the world.

Almost a year ago I realized I had this interior burn and didnt know what to do with it. I went to some people who told me that they would find me. \

I hold a lantern of hope for those near hopelessness. When I share my story people cry but when we depart we are smiling and hugging.

I think people like yourself who seem rehabilitated fully deserve to live with the same freedoms and rights that our own country is founded upon.

Kudos to you for improving your life and I wish you the best.

If you like you can read my articles on the examiner website just search my name and you'll see my work.

Bless people, and be blessed.

Suzanne Perry

I agree with you. There are crimes that are unforgivable, and for those crimes I have no sympathy for the offender. Most do not respond to any rehabilitation for their behaviors.

For others like myself, that have changed from their previous paths, finding our way is becoming more and more difficult. Jobs that hire felons are few and far between, and the denial of housing is another issue that many of us face. With that being said, I do not let that stop me from becoming the man that God intends for me to be. He has great plans for my life, I just have to follow his lead.

an after thought. A felon who was convicted of any crime hurting a child, a pedophile, or rape on anybody, does not get another chance in my book. For that, I feel once a person has it in them, it does not leave.

I would do a detailed interview with the person I was considering hiring. I would weigh the crime, the behavior since release and other details.

If I feel a person has paid his or her debt to society and has demonstrated cognition, I would give them the opportunity to have gainful work.

I think everybody deserves a second chance.

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Hello, My name is Michael and I am the founder of a new organization to help people get a second chance in the corporate world. Here is a little bit of my story, and what has motivated me to start JobStart America.

To begin with, I am a convicted felon that has made some bad choices in life. For these choices, I have paid a severe price. My freedom was taken away from me and I spent time in prison for my crime. The crime that I committed was not of a violent nature at all and I take full responsibility for my actions. I am sorry for the things that I put my family and friends through, as well as those that were affected by my crimes. The crime and the duration of my incarceration are not important. What is important is that I have paid my debt to society according to the laws of the land and have since, become a productive member of society.

What has happened in my life since these crimes were committed has been very hard for me to handle, because I am now labeled, by society as a bad person, untrustworthy, a risk, and unworthy. It took me a while to realize that I am none of these things. I am a husband, a father, a friend, a trusted employee, and a straight A student studying Computer Information Systems.

I have faced hardship in the following areas: finding gainful employment, voting, and also denied housing because of my record. After I left prison, I put myself through school to become a Computer Programmer, and was able to find great employment as a contractor with then BellSouth. I worked with BellSouth for a period of eight years, seven of which was as the Lead Data Analyst for their Learning Support Services Division. Then one day things changed for me and life would never be the same. September 11, 2001.

See More on My Blogger Page at  http://jobstartamerica.blogspot.com/

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