I was 16 years old when I made the one misstake that would change my life forever... I broke into a house, and stole some food. Yes it was wrong, but I was a hungry runaway that was confused to say the least. Here it is 11 years later, and I still can't join the military, can't drive cross country, can't work in the medical field, can't be a teacher, can't serve my community, my family, nor my self. Why does this country punish people for thier entire lives, even after we pay for our misstakes? All I want are the same opportunities as everyone else. This land is supposed to be the land of opportunity, but in all reality the opportunity is only designed for those who have never made misstakes. Yes, I work, and I get by, but the fact is if given the opportunity I could make a difference in someones life. Is this what we teach the kids of this nation, that misstakes are made, and never forgiven? If thats the case then how can we ever learn from our misstakes fully? Hey, but what do I know? I'm just a convicted felon.