Quote Originally Posted by bailey View Post
isnt a blanket ban also a rejection of our criminal justice system? If someone convicted of a felony has been charged, found guilty, sentenced to some form of punishment, and completed that punishment fully, isn't that person "rehabilitated"? Or, are you saying that once a person is found guilty...or pleads no contest.. to a felony they are no longer fit to be a part of society?
Well, they can't posess firearms, get a liquor license, drive a schoolbus, or even vote, so why should they be able to run for elected office?

There ARE ways for to have your record expunged and have your rights restored if you go through the process.