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He’s not being ostracized for his drinking problem, he’s being ostracized for his “exposing himself to minors” problem. I come from the school of thought that believes alcohol doesn’t turn you into something you’re not, it just erodes your ability to hide it.

Fair enough that he did his time, but it’s also fair not to hire him. He’s looking for a job from a business, not a charity after all.

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I'm from the school of thought that it's all none of our business, we shouldn't judge other people, and we should treat them with respect at all times. Also, my personal theory of Internet comments is that nothing is more ridiculous than speculating on the thoughts of people I know nothing about.

It’s certainly the business of anyone hiring him, if only from a PR and liability perspective. As to our business, it would be hard to argue that submitting this question didn’t go some way to making it just that. Still, I respect your stance on the inscrutability of another’s thoughts, although I don’t understand what that has to do with anything.

> I respect your stance on the inscrutability of another’s thoughts, although I don’t understand what that has to do with anything.

The GGP comment speculated on the thoughts of people who didn't hire the OP.

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