Around 8.6% of Americans are felons.
Publius Americanus
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Good question. It is mostly a big unknown to me. It is indeed complex. the US has a history that leaves you with big challenges. It would be a great example to the world if all the citizens were treated equitably. I can see that it is difficult though. Where ever in the world some have more than others they tend to want to keep it that way at all costs. Many humans are not very human. Police are paid to maintain that imbalance. So it is very complex.