> The point is that it's probably a mistake to treat him the same way you'd treat certain kinds of felons. Part of that is to give him an opportunity to contribute in a positive way to the world, like everyone else. If he's genuine, then isn't there some way to do that?

You could really make the same point for most felons, if you got to know them.

Crazy thing is, because I don't believe in punishment but prefer rehabilitation, I actually think that most felons deserve it more.

Remember that the USA is the land of the 98% free.