Starhawk :
Can't say I disagree with you, because this thorny issue has
indeed two very feasible sides to it. Such as the one I have
described as well as the thing you have said.
Background checks are indeed necessary, as well as honest
declarations from the staff, but I strongly feel they deserve a
chance if they only have 1 occurence of any certain crime
(robberies, frauds, thefts etc etc) and have served their
respective sentences for it.
If we're talking about repeat offenders, yes, I too do not think
they deserve another shot at decent proper employment.
Cheers,