For
People should not be punished forever for past mistakes.
Against
Some crimes should stay on record to protect society.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“But if someone has repaid their debt to society and is no longer a danger, they deserve a chance.”
“that isn't happening when people view their records and see they have a criminal past, so they refuse employment.”
“obviously violent crimes and crimes against children should be public knowledge for safety”
“I can get behind this if criminal records are hidden from the public but still available to the police and government.”