[drewmol]

Thanks Nate, I have to consider my position and how people perceive my intentions when discussing it, so I can't be as harsh as I think the situation necessitates to change opinions. And even with ban the box laws like CA has recently passed, with public record scraping services stored in private databases,the info is not going away even w expungment(not sure that it should). We need to change perception if for no other reason than: IT COST A FUCK TON OF MONEY to support people who don't participate in the economy, lifelong barriers/stigma very much alienate people from reintegration.

[nate_meurer]

I admire your toughness, or magnanimity, or whatever word I'm looking for. I'm not sure I'd end up with as positive an attitude as you appear to have. That thing you said about trying to get to a place where you can prevent others from being unfairly discriminated against... that says so much about you I think. Even if you never get to that position, you've managed to turn a viciously unfair circumstance into something strong and positive for yourself. Much respect

[drewmol]

Wow, I've never been called magnanimous before, lets go with that;-).

>Even if you never get to that position I will. I've recently been sucessfully asserting my way into those decisions where I am now, so I'm close already.

I really appreciate the compliment, the respect is mutual.

It's taken time, effort and reflection to not be bitter about it. Bitteress is not helpful, plus: Everyone loves a comeback!