This story began 13 years ago. Primarily it is our son's situation but we are all always in it together. So, I am ticked off for my son.
When he was 18 he pled guilty to a criminal charge and has been a felon his entire adult life. I don't care to explain in detail but the charges were the result of poor judgement interpreted by law as a criminal act. Very fine line of interpretation I might add. Technicalities you know.
He served no prison time, completed his house arrest and probation. Our family toughed up and helped him move on. Beyond that there is zero support or tolerance for felons. His crime was not violent, damaging to property, invole theft. He might as well murdered someone. No distinction in felon.
Why did he do all those things? The fact is his crime was 13 years ago, he paid in multiple ways, he completed his probation. He owns property but had to buy land contract and cash. And all people see is the word felon.
It has haunted him in every aspect of life. Work, a place to live, credit, meeting people, self esteem, view on life. I know every single time it bites him in the ass and it hurts every single time.
Why am I ticked more so today? Actually I am pissed off but ticked off sounds nicer. I am especially ticked today because of inexplicable idiocies.
He worked 8 months in Ohio for a company. Not a great job but steady.
He comes back to Wisconsin expecting to work for that company.
Nope. The Wisconsin location will not hire him. He is a felon. WTF? Pardon my language but this is exactly what I am talking about.
Is this anywhere close to fair, reasonable, justifiable ? No. It is utter nonsense.
And nananini is very upset. I am appalled. I hurt for our son and want to do something. Like any mother would.
Making others aware here on Steemit is one thing I can do. Just asking that if you are ever in a position to assist a felon, please take the individual and individual circumstances into consideration. All felons are not equal.
So, if I end up at the state capitol protesting.......