Would you date a convicted felon?

[MicArmstrong]

Gym, what job is that?

 

[Gym]

Gym, what job is that?

law enforcement.
I'm not permitted to "associate with known felons" as the official regulation states.
Kind of hilarious as this is also the wording for people who are on parole or probation from prison... lol

 

[Blank123]

Oh hello, old thread.

 

[Inkachu]

My answer is the same as it was before

 

[K9_Trainer]

OK, first, a little disclaimer. I am not a convicted felon. I was thinking of another "would you marry a..." topic and this popped into my head. A felony crime can be somewhat "minor" like killing an officially protected animal (bald eagle for example) or it can be pretty serious, like armed robbery, assault, rape, etc.

Well, I wouldn't consider that example "minor". If it's done on purpose, then it's blatant disrespect and insensitivity towards a delicate species and life in general. I don't really consider it an offense just because of the law, but I do consider the killing of animals with no good intent a serious fault in the individual and would not date them regardless.

And now that I have that out of the way, would I date a felon? The court system no longer operates under the "innocent until proven guilty" mantra; it operates the other way around. You are presumed guilty, and it's up to YOU and how much money you have to prove otherwise. I know good people who got nailed with felonies because the cops on duty were essentially out to get them. I know somebody who had a medical card to smoke marijuana for anxiety (legal in CA), who was growing it not to sell but to give (donate essentially) to medical marijuana dispensaries so it would go to cancer patients and others who needed it (also legal). They are trying to charge him with a felony for street drug sales. The man has an engineering degree, takes classes for fun, has owned a very successful business building airplane engines, has two houses and a child. He's NOT a bad person, far from it, and I personally think the way he's being treated is a shame.

So no, considering the state of this country's legal system and court system, I would not rule somebody out based on a government given label. I would rule somebody out based on their actions, their character, their morals and their values. If the government wants to slap a felony on a person for something that doesn't deserve a felony or really shouldn't even be illegal, I will not let it be a stigma in my eyes.

 

[MacFall]

Considering that plenty of people are convicted of "felonies" that I do not believe ought to be illegal in the first place, I have no problem with saying "yes". But even if they were in for something that really ought to be illegal (theft, manslaughter) I would still consider it if they had repented.

 

[somebodysangel_88]

Yes, if they have repented of their sin, I would.

 

[Blank123]

My answer is the same as it was before

mine too. I actually forgot I'd posted in this thread before and was going to reply and saw I already had. that was weird.

I don't care who he was. I care who he is. And Who he follows.

 

[NoodlesNoodlesNoodles]

I will only date women that have a criminal record.

 

[MacFall]

I will only date women that have a criminal record.

This seems reasonable.

 

[NoodlesNoodlesNoodles]

This seems reasonable.

Shows they've got spunk!

 

[scraparcs]

Sure, why not?

 

[scraparcs]

Shows they've got spunk!

I was just going to say it makes life more interesting.

Failing a felonious past, I'd like to make sure he totally looks the part of "just arrived from the clink."

 

[Toro]

66% of my friends are.

Would I date a woman thats a felon? well that all depends on what she did.

Killed her last boyfriend.... nah.

 

[scraparcs]

66% of my friends are.

Would I date a woman thats a felon? well that all depends on what she did.

Killed her last boyfriend.... nah.

Consider it an adventure!

 

[anewday]

Consider it an adventure!

 

[Humble Pie]

hmm probably not, forgive me Lord. I know people change but there are other factors too. I would need to know if he had really left that life behind and wouldn't be bring dodgy associates into the family home all the time. Out reach would be ok but i wouldn't want some old aquaintance with tatts all over him and a joint hanging from between his fingers asking me "what's cookin toots" every other night he drops by for dinner.

 

[Apollo Celestio]

Only if they agree to prison break role play scenarios.

 

[SweetAvenue]

I think I know myself well emogh to say "no" in most if not all of the time. I know it probably just wouldn't work out. I just think I would have too much of a trust issue.

 

[Miles]

Not if she was convicted for involuntary organ harvesting. First they steal your heart, and then they steal your kidneys.