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Should felons have their 2A rights restored after release from prison?

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bkoenig:
I have a hard time with this question.  To me, by committing a felony you have given up some of your rights, and the fact that you continue to be denied them after the prison term is over is part of your punishment.  I do think nonviolent offenders should be able to petition to have their rights restored at some point, if they can prove they've changed their ways and become productive members of society.  But I don't think it should be automatic.

Dan W:
Nebraska already has a system for restoring full rights, including gun rights, to felons on a case by case basis. Not exactly sure how it work, but I think it is part of the pardons board system

SBarry:
I heard Hieneman (SP?) on the radio yesterday. You have to appeal to the pardons board and ask for it, then they review the cases and decide which ones will get a hearing.  I wouldn't count on it if it was anything violent, or in the last 10 years.

Randy:
I had an ex co-worker who got into a bar fight and put the hurt on a fellow real bad. The cost of the medical bills had something to do with the felony charge and prosecution in upstate NY at the time. He was in his early 20's when this happened. So this happened in app. 1976 he mentioned to me that it bothered him and that he regretted what happened also that it follows him to this day. Job applications especially. With the length of time and the kind of crime yes, there should be some exceptions. Oh yeah part of his sentence was time served and join the Navy which he did. There are a few laws that are classified as felonies that are quite easy to get one into trouble easily many are white color crimes.

WallPhone:
Apparently, law enforcement doesn't think this felon should be charged for posession: http://www.kptm.com/Global/story.asp?S=10626680&nav=menu606_23_9_1

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