there's more to the story, emzo, that further details just how screwed up it is, but even going on just the info given in this news article ... to sum it up, in the US, previous crimes or criminal records are not a legitimate reason to restrain the investigation of a crime committed, assume guilt or fraud, or withhold medical treatment.

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Trees give peace to the souls of men * Nora Waln

The forest would be very quiet if no other birds sang than those who sing the best * Henry van Dyke

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