2. 外语
  3. Martha Stewart was charged, tried and convicted of a crime in 2004. As she neared the end of her prison sentence, a well-known c

Martha Stewart was charged, tried and convicted of a crime in 2004. As she neared the end of her prison sentence, a well-known c

admin2021-01-06  6
问题     Martha Stewart was charged, tried and convicted of a crime in 2004. As she neared the end of her prison sentence, a well-known columnist wrote that she was " paying her dues," and that " there is simply no reason for anyone to attempt to deny her right to start anew. "
    Surely, the American ideal of second chances should not be reserved only for the rich and powerful. Unfortunately, many federal and state laws impose post-conviction restrictions on a shockingly large number of Americans, who are prevented from ever fully paying their debt to society.
    At least 65 million people in the United States have a criminal record. This can result in severe penalties that continue long after punishment is completed.
    Many of these penalties are imposed regardless of the seriousness of the offense or the person’s individual circumstances. Laws can restrict or ban voting, access to public housing, and professional and business licensing. They can affect a person’s ability to get a job and qualification for benefits.
    In all, more than 45,000 laws and rules serve to exclude vast numbers of people from fully participating in American life.
    Some laws make sense. No one advocates letting someone convicted of pedophilia(恋童癖)work in a school. But too often collateral(附随的)consequences bear no relation to public safety. Should a woman who possessed a small amount of drugs years ago be permanently unable to be licensed as a nurse?
    These laws are also counterproductive, since they make it harder for people with criminal records to find housing or land a job, two key factors that reduce backsliding.
    A recent report makes several recommendations, including the abolition of most post-conviction penalties, except for those specifically needed to protect public safety. Where the penalties are not a must, they should be imposed only if the facts of a case support it.
    The point is not to excuse or forget the crime. Rather, it is to recognize that in America’s vast criminal justice system, second chances are crucial. It is in no one’s interest to keep a large segment of the population on the margins of society.
What are the consequences for many Americans with a criminal record?
选项 A、They remain poor for the rest of their lives.
B、They are deprived of all social benefits.
C、They are marginalized in society.
D、They are deserted by their family.
答案C
解析 推理判断题。第三段第二句中提到，犯罪分子在刑期结束后还要接受时间更长的严重惩罚。第四段第二句中接着举例进行解释，这些限制惩罚包括可以限制或阻止他们拥有选举权，没有权利申请公租房，不能取得职业资格证以及商业经营证等，也就是说，享受不到正常公民所拥有的权益，被社会边缘化，故答案为C)。
转载请注明原文地址:https://kaotiyun.com/show/LJO7777K
0

大学英语四级

相关试题推荐
随机试题
最新回复(0)