We need to get released people back into society.  

Contrary to the general perception of this industry I've actually met many intelligent, educated people  who choose to make their living this way. 

Its all a matter of perception I suppose.  

I would also say it is being able to give back to society in ways that make you whole. 

It must be a secret that you have to join a secret society to find out about.

They know they live in a misunderstood neighborhood and the minute perception more closely aligns with reality, county assessments and their property taxes will go way, way up.If you're going to invest in low-C and D-class neighborhoods, you've got to walk the streets at different times of the day and keep notes.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/9232/55313-intro-to-section-8---your-perceptions-vs-my-realities

Why is it that we as a society, don't require elected lawmakers/officials to take and pass a economic's class before taking office?

They deserve to be shunt away from society.

And contrary to popular perception, California has a massive amount of stupid people - uneducated college educated, clueless, Pollyannas that think they are special and the entire world should listen them them and their enlightened views.