Jails / Prisons : Apple's refusal to hire felons to construct its headquarters points to a deeper problem

[RAPTOR]

I am curious that as to what
are the dis-qualifiers for apple
in terms of who will work in
the project of building their
headquarters...

 

[RAPTOR]

I am curious that as to what
are the dis-qualifiers for apple
in terms of who will work in
the project of building their
headquarters...

Then again, $5 mill is a drop
in the bucket for apple....

 

[skuderjaymes]

Good question.

For me, why should being a mere ex-felon deny one of work?
Aren't these prisons/jails tools of rehabilitation?

But to answer your question, no , not outright.

let's not act brand new Mr. Raptor.. you know that prison in America has absolutely nothing to do with rehabilitation.

and let's not forget the range of crimes that earn one the title "Felon". It's not unreasonable for a company to require clean criminal histories for it's applicants.

 

[RAPTOR]

let's not act brand new Mr. Raptor.. you know that prison in America has absolutely nothing to do with rehabilitation.

True, a bit of sarcasm.

and let's not forget the range of crimes that earn one the title "Felon".

Not to mention how many folks are in there on some trumped up charges, and for
crimes they did not commit (or at least shady convictions if you look at a number
of the court records).

It's not unreasonable for a company to require clean criminal histories for it's applicants.

No, its not but if folks can't work, the what does society do with them?
They gotta get on wit their lives and if they did their time, let'm work.

 

[RAPTOR]

Felonies are ....

....Whatever the powers that be consider a felony to be.