• GoofSchmoofer@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Yes. Go back to my previous post I mention that in some cases maybe the punishment never ends due to the crime committed. But not all crimes deserve life long punishment. But I’m not arguing sentencing guidelines really, What I want to know is if someone is convicted of a felony, completes the punishment given to them, should they still be called a felon?

    • EatATaco@lemm.ee
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      5 months ago

      So the current position is that felony convictions stay on your record forever and individuals can decide whether or not to do business with these people.

      You’re saying that the current system is bad…but only for some crimes.

      I’m pointing out that your argument as to why is arbitrary… Just “what we decide” as a society, and the current decision is that felonies, no matter what, stick around.