Criminals, Denied an education? Options

[Paradox of Life]

If someone with records of being a criminal in the past wanted to join a university/college, should he be allowed?

Yes:
1. He's paid his dues, why deny him an education?
2. Letting him learn may encourage him to be a better citizen.

No:
1. He's a threat to other students on campus.
2. He may be a bad influence to others.

I read a story about a man that wanted to join a university and lied about his criminal background. They didn't bother to check, so he was accepted and befriended a girl. They started dating, but after a while, he strangled her and choked her to death.

And this happened TWICE.

If they had denied the men from entering the university, those girls would still be alive. But do you think it's fair? What's your say?

[*not_your_average*]

Of course not. If that happened, then he's a safety threat to other students. If he is accepted into the university, then he should have a dorm by himself, should be watched very closely by the university, and basically be kept tabs on. He may be out of jail, but that doesn't mean he's not capable of commiting another crime.

[Mulder]

depends on the crime. if it was just a misdemeanor, like shoplifting or vandalism...then I think they should be allowed into a university. more serious crimes, like manslaughter, rape, molestation....No. Besides, some people who are in prison for years can have a sort of education while in prison.

[amhso]

I agree with insomniac. If someone stole a sandwich, why deny them a second chance. If they attempted or got away with armed robbery, well of course not.

[lAzN YiN YanGl]

Yeah because some people do learn from their mistakes

[*disco infiltrator*]

yea, depends on the crime. if someone like, stole something, i think it's ok for them to go to college..if they like, murdered someone or raped someone, they probably shouldn't be around others too much..

however, there's child molesters allowed to live in my subdivision, so whatever. *waves down the street*