[jrz813]

I think you're forgetting we're talking about felons. I'm an underdog who is now a full-time software developer (thanks to the Underdogs & Rick ;) and trust me if I could be a doctor <insert career> that would take a felon I'd be happy to try. But here in America, it's not that easy. Especially when you have laws that flat out bar you. So though you might be right for your average citizen but once you get to our end it's not the same. Coding really is the best route for us felons. And thats from experiance.

[satysin]

> I think you're forgetting we're talking about felons.

Yes I made a mistake not clarifying I was talking in general about the push for learn to code programmes.

For people incarcerated I agree a learn to code programme makes a hell of a lot of sense however so do many other career options as Rick mentioned in his reply https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32705015

[jrz813]

HVAC is a good job.. so is a roofer.. and all construction.. and i used to do that and i dont knock it at all it kept my family fed BUT those are not careers i could recommend folks like me to try (because they're probably already doing that lol) Im just one of those annoying folks who just have to tell everyone especially felons to at least try coding. Ive already felt the financial impact in my life and its not the same.This stuff is life changing;)