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re: Luke Heimlich signed by Chinese team, but move will reportedly be denied by league
Posted on 8/7/18 at 2:35 pm to TechDawg2007
Posted on 8/7/18 at 2:35 pm to TechDawg2007
This is interesting to me. Whether the guy actually did what he was accused of or not is irrelevant because in the eyes of the US criminal justice system he admitted that he did (regardless of claims of poor advice, mistake in judgment pleading, etc.).
He is a convicted felon. But does that mean he should NEVER be able to be employed again? Or is that just limited to professional baseball? Certainly private businesses should have the right to decline employment to anyone they choose. But in recent years we've seen a big push, largely from liberals, that employers should no longer even be allowed to ask if an applicant is a convicted felon. So is the outrage just limited to professional baseball? Or, is there going to be outrage anytime he seeks employment in any field? Or, is child molestation just one of those crimes that is unforgivable to any degree?
He is a convicted felon. But does that mean he should NEVER be able to be employed again? Or is that just limited to professional baseball? Certainly private businesses should have the right to decline employment to anyone they choose. But in recent years we've seen a big push, largely from liberals, that employers should no longer even be allowed to ask if an applicant is a convicted felon. So is the outrage just limited to professional baseball? Or, is there going to be outrage anytime he seeks employment in any field? Or, is child molestation just one of those crimes that is unforgivable to any degree?
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Posted on 8/7/18 at 2:42 pm to Alt26
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He is a convicted felon. But does that mean he should NEVER be able to be employed again?
Professional sports teams make money on good press. This is not good press.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 2:44 pm to Alt26
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He is a convicted felon. But does that mean he should NEVER be able to be employed again?
Nobody is stopping the MLB or any company for hiring him or signing him, they just dont want to. That's there right. Plenty of talented guys sitting at home for doing less.
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is child molestation just one of those crimes that is unforgivable to any degree?
To what degree should it be forgivable? He didnt even serve jail time. I mean, I cant think of any careers where being a child molester is a desirable trait...
Posted on 8/7/18 at 2:46 pm to Alt26
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Or, is child molestation just one of those crimes that is unforgivable to any degree?
For now, child molestation is mostly frowned upon.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 2:51 pm to Alt26
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He is a convicted felon. But does that mean he should NEVER be able to be employed again? Or is that just limited to professional baseball?
It at least applies to professional baseball in Taiwan, as this thread states.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 2:58 pm to Alt26
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This is interesting to me. Whether the guy actually did what he was accused of or not is irrelevant because in the eyes of the US criminal justice system he admitted that he did (regardless of claims of poor advice, mistake in judgment pleading, etc.).
He is a convicted felon. But does that mean he should NEVER be able to be employed again? Or is that just limited to professional baseball? Certainly private businesses should have the right to decline employment to anyone they choose. But in recent years we've seen a big push, largely from liberals, that employers should no longer even be allowed to ask if an applicant is a convicted felon. So is the outrage just limited to professional baseball? Or, is there going to be outrage anytime he seeks employment in any field? Or, is child molestation just one of those crimes that is unforgivable to any degree?
you're an idiot. It has to do with the fact that whatever team signs him will be viewed negatively and potentially lose money. Or, MLB as a whole has decided as such. Perfectly acceptable.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 3:24 pm to Alt26
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He is a convicted felon. But does that mean he should NEVER be able to be employed again? Or is that just limited to professional baseball?
I’ve hired quite a few people with sketchy pasts but I also don’t have 1000 reporters banging on my door when I do. It’s not just about the crime it’s the circus that is going to follow him everywhere.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 4:25 pm to Alt26
Nobody is saying Luke Heimlich shouldn't be able to live his life in a different career field. He just shouldn't have the privilege of playing professional baseball.
Posted on 8/8/18 at 11:09 am to Alt26
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