"The local community can ease the situation by helping these ex-offenders find homes and employment," said one local social service official. "We all need to work together to keep our community safe and jobs will be a key element in this environment."
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"Jobs for Released Prisoners a Priority in the New Michigan Economy"....

PRIORITY???

You must be joking.

NO it is NOT a "PRIORITY" to find these ex-offenders employment. Who's helping the good, hard working LAW ABIDING citizens in this area who have been laid off and have spent months to years trying to find work. Many are losing their homes to foreclosure. ENOUGH with the 'felons as victims' stories. Seriously, what were you smoking when you decided to publish this little gem?