Jobs for Felons
Felons are not given a voice while in jail and now they do not have a voice out of jail. That is basically telling them that they are second class citizens and that is far form the truth because everyone is equal. Felons are overwhelmingly from urban areas, and we all know urban areas vote blue. Felons are disproportionately black, and blacks vote about 90% Democrat. Felons are not just like everyone else. And the fact that felons are even more likely to vote Democratic than previously believed surely guarantees that some Democratic supporters will continue their efforts to get them to the polls.
Felons are barred by federal law from possessing firearms, for example. Felons are forever branded. They must declare their convictions on every employment application.
Felonies are typically the most serious crimes in any system of criminal law. However, any crime that has a sentence of only a fine or confinement in the local jail does not necessarily qualify for a felony. Felonies defined as serious include the same offenses defined as violent felonies, but also include other offenses such as burglary of a residence and assault with intent to commit robbery. There are other felonies that are not classified as violent or serious, such as grand theft and possession of a controlled substance.
