People living in a democracy have the moral obligation to break an immoral law.
Tony "T-Rex" Chohan is home!
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People living in a democracy have the moral obligation to break an immoral law.
Welcome back and all that but the above is more than a tad over the top.
Lou Figueroa
Does anyone know if he'll have to list the offense when he creates a profile on Monster or Career Builder? I bet all of the major headhunters will have him flagged against any corporate position as well.
I have given a chance to three ex-cons in the last five years and all three have impressed me. Their work performance, attitude and spirit are admirable. I have been very impressed with what all three of these guys think is important and I have no regrets.
Tony the trick is to sell yourself with absolute honesty in whatever direction you take. Don't try and BS old people to get a job, just offer hard work. Go getem kiddo.
Tony the trick is to sell yourself with absolute honesty in whatever direction you take. Don't try and BS old people to get a job, just offer hard work. Go getem kiddo.
Tony is a good man. I wish him the best of everything and he is always welcome in my home. Even though my home is halfway around the world.
He will need some time to adjust and decompress and catch up with his family and friends.
Good job Tony staying out of trouble and taking college courses in the joint. That would undoubtably be the hardest thing to do. I'm so happy you are out and with your family!
I'm sure Sacramento friends will be so happy to see him at Hard Times --whenever he gets there.
--Jeff
He will need some time to adjust and decompress and catch up with his family and friends.
Good job Tony staying out of trouble and taking college courses in the joint. That would undoubtably be the hardest thing to do. I'm so happy you are out and with your family!
I'm sure Sacramento friends will be so happy to see him at Hard Times --whenever he gets there.
--Jeff
Monster and careebuilder got no business 'requiring' such disclosure. They have no authority and there is no legal accountability for what they do with the info they collect.
Now an application submitted to a prospective employer...that is a different story.
For now: http://fivethirtyeight.com/features...iction-is-hard-california-may-make-it-easier/
Oh come on man.
People can certainly get better at pool.
If people can get better at pool, why can't they get better at life?
We all change. Some for the better and some for the worse.
I've found the exact opposite. Life teaches us lessons that we all learn from. I've seen crack heads turn their life around and I myself try every day to be a better father,husband and man. I see nothing but change in most people. It's like burning your hand on a stove.... You learn from it
I like this post a lot....life is in a constant state of flux....
...enlightenment can happen in one second.
It takes a massive effort NOT to change.
I think people have a large capacity to learn from their mistakes, and even moreso, when there's a big penalty attached.
Generally, I don't agree that it takes "a massive effort not to change", at least not in big appreciable ways.
People addicted to tobacco, alcohol, drugs, etc, have a very tough time changing that.
And wholesale changes to people's personalities, those don't come easily either.
There's a solid reason for the sayings about leopards and their spots and old dogs learning new tricks.
I do believe that what Tony Chohan *may* have been doing was looking for fast (easy) money and got caught trying. And when you pay a penalty for it like he has, I think it's comparatively way easier to never put yourself in situations like that again.
Much easier than beating serious addictions or being the leopard trying to lose those spots.
imo.
And as I said in another thread, I don't know Tony but I def wish him the very best with his new start
best,
brian kc
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Maybe you just hang out with assholes?
I know a few addicts, and I mean serious players, who changed their life when they
became poppas....they've been working hard for a few years and their kids got everything
they need.
One of the toughest men I know quit a biker gang and moved to a farm....'cause he didn't
want his kid growing up like he did.
Often it takes religion to make the change.
But you're somewhat right, Brian....some people don't change.
I'm still getting the same groans from friends that I got in grade five....
...I've tried to cut down on the jokes....but I swear SOME of them are funny.
Here is a thought???
Did you ever consider that his "Wife or Kid" could have needed his financial support at a level he could only provide via the illegal activity???
When people get cornered by a situation, they are bound to do anything! That situation could be medical or food, clothing and shelter. A man will do "ANYTHING" to take care of his family.
If he got arrested raising money for his sick family would the "ETHICAL stigma" still exist for Mr. Cohan???
KD