Help give a reformed man a second chance

From Care2Petition:

When Sarah Colin-Neaves met Oceo Harris as an AmeriCorps volunteer, she was impressed with his commitment to serving his community. He earned a Master's degree in social work, and was presented with several awards honoring his service.

But the state of Florida won't allow him to work as a licensed social worker and counselor because 18 years ago, Oceo was convicted of nonviolent marijuana drug charges. He served his time and has gone above and beyond to reintegrate into mainstream society, but he's still being punished.

So Sarah started her first Care2 petition asking the Florida Department of Children and Families to allow Oceo to work. In less than a month, her petition collected more than 35,000 signatures. You can learn more about Sarah and Oceo's inspiring story here. (petition is at the bottom so scroll down until you see it)

I'm sick of this war on drugs. It is a dismal failure. If we condemn this man for his past and deny him the fruits of society even though he has done his time and turned his life around we still condemn him. I'll tell you something society. If we don't give him a second chance he will turn back to crime because that is the only way you'll allow him to feed himself. Florida you have no problem condoning female on male sexual assault but you won't give a man a second chance on a nonviolent crime that took place 18 years ago. A crime that this man has paid penance for and has turned his life around. Give him a second chance. It may be a good idea to contact Governor Rick Scott and tell him about it. Involving him is a good idea. If you live in Florida and/or are legally registered to vote there then contact your House Of Representatives member and your Senator and let them know too because they can be very helpful in situations like this.

Jeb Bush ignores male domestic violence victims

From SAVE Services:

Yesterday, Jeb Bush announced his campaign for presidency. In his official campaign video, however, the statement is made that "one out of four women will be victimized by claims to love them."

Later in the video, a Florida resident explains how "he wanted women to not live the way [she] found [herself]."

This reckless use of statistics and a focus only on female domestic violence victims is disappointing. Email Jeb Bush at jeb@jeb.org to let him know that domestic violence happens to all genders.

We want any presidential candidate to take domestic violence seriously when it happens to anyone.

Another MRA hero is murdered

Robert Rivera:martyr for the cause

Are Mens Rights Activist Under Attack.

Low Wages are forcing many men to commit crimes to pay child support . In Floridas prisons dorms are being made to just house thousands of Vets. Robert Rivera was one of those men . That made a mistake as a child .Came out and spent years preaching in churches working with troubled youth and seeking to help the most oppressed and vulnerable people in his community .The picture is of Robert Rivera a man that was devoted to the Mens Rights Movement.

The Link Below Is A Ebook He Made 2 weeks Before His Death . Men's Rights Handbook

I know if he was alive today he would want people to know what is happening to our men due to a lack of affordable housing and their ability to have access to it . ABC News story

A Florida Mens Rights Activist recently gained over 85,000 signatures which can be viewed on Scribd.com search for.... Fathers And Men That Are Ex-Felons. It was reported that a women driving a a white van with a yellow tag left the scene of the crime. Robert Rivera died at the age of 34 years old. He also supported rights for women . He stated in many of his ebooks that he could not understand why responsible men could not live in their own ghettos. Could it be that politicians or feminist where worried about his petition that would help Vets and Felons have access to housing. He always stated that housing was one of the number 1 reasons why men had to commit crimes and sell drugs in the ghettos of America. He believed that in mans quest to live like others he may act out in unethical ways to maintain his dignity.

Congress requests that a petition have atleast 10,000 signatures he went over that 7 more times. Feminist have felt threatened by groups like the ANCPR which seek nothing more than to protect men and are ran by respectable lawyers. Feminist have targeted Mens Rights Actvist sites for speaking against unfair child support payments.Men are killing themselves in record numbers due to divorce and very high child support payments. Many men are left with no way to start a new life or even date and their is no affordable housing for men because they can not give birth to children. Robert Rivera like many other Mens Rights Activist seek nothing more than Gender Equality a state in which men can work and have access to the same grants,educational programs , and housing associaitons women with kids have access to. He believes that responsible men should have access to housing also..

We should remember Robert Rivera . The Fathers And Men That Are Ex-Felons was started by him and his videos and petitions are all over cyberspace Lets support justice not just for poor men but for all people we all have a right to live here. Let others know that Mens Rights Activist are no different that womens rights organizations. We seek to work through the courts for justice. Robert Rivera was a devote Buddhist and follower of the Amitabha Buddha and he loved life and animals . A cheerful soul that believed that dignity for men is important Men's Rights Handbook

It appears the feminists have upped the ante. I hope whoever murdered Robert Rivera is brought to justice and pays a stiff price. If they can find the woman in question then perhaps we can find out what happened to Robert Rivera,to bring justice not only to MRA's who want the killer of their fellow MRA brought to justice but also for the family members who lost a son,father,brother,uncle and male cousin. May justice prevail.