Wow man, really. The actions are their fault, I won't make excuses for anyone. But if it's non-violent how long does someone need to pay for their transgressions before it's enough? My brother got involved in some stupid stuff in Nashville a few years back. All non violent charges but he could not afford a lawyer and got hammered on the money laundering and tax evasion charges. He spent 3 years in prison and the only job he can land now is a crappy over the road truck driver job. He was lucky to get that. If you don't allow anyone a second chance to re-enter society and function normally within the confines of the law what do you think they will do to survive? I'm not making excuses for anyone, God knows he put my family through hell and I'm still pissed, but he paid his debt. He did more time than alot of violent offenders and has been stuggling to make ends meet for years now. How long do non-violent felons need to be ostracized before somebody like you can cut them a break?