> "if that is allowed discrimination outside certain roles how can those people ever be expected back to society? Ofc, they are going to do more crime if it is their only realistic option for reasonable income."
And you've found the answer to why the American judicial/prison-complex is a revolving door system.
"Welcome to the Hotel California. You can check-out any time you like,
But you can never leave!"
"Welcome to the Hotel California. You can check-out any time you like, But you can never leave!"