In April 2016, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe issued an executive order which restored voting rights to more than 200,000 convicted felons living in the state. The order overturned the state’s practice of felony disenfranchisement, which excludes people from voting who have been convicted of a criminal defense. The 14th amendment of the United States prohibits citizens from voting who have participated in a “rebellion, or other crime” but allows states to determine which crimes qualify for voter disenfranchisement. In the U.S. approximately 5.8 million people are inelig…
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@9BMR8MP2yrs2Y
Depends on what they are voting for.
@8M77HHF5yrs5Y
Yes, except for felons of any type
@8H8MJ77Republican5yrs5Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes and after they have completed their sentence and parole/probation.
@9QZY7DH 1wk1W
Yes, but only after release from prison or jail. Citizens on parole, probation, or other conditions should still be allowed to vote.
@B2BT9BF 9mos9MO
yes but not criminals who have sexually assaulted anyone, and not criminals who have been arrested for fraud, or murder, and domestic violence, pedophiles, Should all not be able to vote ever in there lifetime
@9WPHFSD12mos12MO
Yes, but 4 years and 1 day after completing their sentence, and having no new violations except driving misdemeanors.
@9VZMLW612mos12MO
They should still have the right to vote, just with limitations depending on the severity of the crime
@9TVB5C71yr1Y
It depends on the severity of their crime, if they had like raped someone or murdered someone then I would say no, but if they were say shoplifting they should still be able to vote.
The felons should apply for the opportunity to be able to vote again. If their lifestyle shows that they are reformed and a good citizen, then they can vote again
@9T8F2DK1yr1Y
felons convicted of horrible and violent crimes including child predators, murders, sexual assaulters, etc. should not get the right to vote but others who have served their sentence and parole/probation should get the right to vote.
@9S68CWY1yr1Y
Pedophiles, sex offenders, murderers, and those convicted of violent crimes should not be allowed to vote; however those convicted of smaller crimes like petty theft should be allowed to vote but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation.
@9S63GF91yr1Y
If the crime is for drugs, they should be able to vote. If the crime is for murder, they should not be able to vote. If the crime is for fraud, they should not be able to vote.
Yes, if they can run for president they should be able to vote. No, if they can’t run for president they shouldn’t be able to vote.
@9LC24W42yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they have one minor felony, anything above a minor felony such as murder or violent crimes, or have committed more than one felony they should not be allowed to vote
@9L937DY2yrs2Y
After completing their sentences and parole/probation but it should also depend on what they were convicted of.
If they have a full mental evaluation and pass a certain level that shows that they are sane enough to make the right choice for it and if the crime isn't unforgivable
@9JPF2FV2yrs2Y
Must be checked for proper re-rehabilitation ( they have no motive to commit a crime, and work in a job, or own a business, I.e, contributing to proper society)
@9JLGZP72yrs2Y
I would say yes but then again, there are some convicted criminals who have committed hate crimes like racism for example and since problems like racism and homophobia and sexism are very much so tied to a lot of politics and the people who run for things like the presidential spots, people who commit those type of crimes should be evaluated and tested before they are allowed to vote. A lot of the times in my opinion, things like racism, sexism, homophobia and more are so popular within the candidates and those candidates sometimes have history with those types of things and candidates like… Read more
@9JB56G92yrs2Y
yes, unless their conviction is insurrection, corruption, or anything to do with misuse of power as part of government or other
depends on the crime they commited and what theyre intent was, but some criminals are falsely accused and still convicted guilty
@9J2DF692yrs2Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, violent crimes, voter fraud, or other convictions that relate to the voting process
@9GGRKWK 2yrs2Y
Yes, I think that the prison system is messed up and it doesn’t help offenders reestablish themselves in society, I think that the prison system should be changed and when people are able to go out again they should gain back that right.
@9G8LVV8Republican2yrs2Y
once they have served their time and completed probation and have been released into the public their rights should be restored.
@9FZHYD42yrs2Y
yes except murders, killers, or rapists. Only people who have killed in self-defence should be able to vote as well.
@9F8V3QT2yrs2Y
No, if someone is a convicted criminal by the country why would you want them to choose who runs the country? Because aren't they considered an enemy to the country?
@9DJ4B962yrs2Y
No only if convicted of felony
@8SJ3RY64yrs4Y
@9BYJKD9Republican2yrs2Y
after like 10 years of release
@9BL8C2D2yrs2Y
Yes, except for those who have interfered with the voting rights of others
@98Z6SF6Constitution3yrs3Y
Yes, the purpose of prison should be to rehabilitate. Criminals can be released back into society when they have been properly adjusted
@974MR7G3yrs3Y
Yes, if they have been released and haven't made a violent crime.
@96MK4XM3yrs3Y
They must “earn” their way back to voting so they can be trusted
@96F7NCW3yrs3Y
It depends on the crime, and if the person has since corrected themselves.
@96CXJ6Y3yrs3Y
yes, only people out of prison
@969T6PC3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after completing rehabilitation and parole.
@969H7PG3yrs3Y
Yes if its a felon who hasnt committed a crime after 5 years
@968DQS23yrs3Y
Yes, with an exception to murder
@967LVBS3yrs3Y
yes, but not the ones in prison
@967J688Republican3yrs3Y
Depending on what they did and how bad it was they should not have the right to vote
@965JG7T3yrs3Y
yes, except for felons convicted of murder, violent crimes, or wronging the U.S Government.
@962LN6F3yrs3Y
I think that they should but it wouldn’t hurt if they couldn’t because of the choice they made but also that mistake shouldn’t define them forever based on how severe it was.
@95ZRNRP3yrs3Y
yes, except for serial killers, terrorist, murders (excluding self defense), rapist (sex offender included), human traffickers
@95ZCVFS3yrs3Y
Yes, besides sex offenders
@95TBXDZ3yrs3Y
Yes except for murder,see offender and any one who does faurd including tax faurd and vote fraud
@95S7K853yrs3Y
Yes because they are still humans.
@95S6Z9Y3yrs3Y
No depending on how bad there case is
@95RPFF73yrs3Y
Yes, but only if their sentence is completed within the term of the candidates.
@95QFWKNRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but after they complete sentences and prole/probation, But felons convicted of murder or violent crimes should not vote.
@Buckdown163yrs3Y
No, they have already proven they can't make educated decisions.
@94SG2MD3yrs3Y
Convicted criminals, depending on the severity and type of crime, should be able to petition the government to reinstate their right to vote. Their petition should be overlooked by an unbiased legal third party.
@94R6X9L3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they are not diagnosed criminally insane
@94QKKYL3yrs3Y
Yes, except for sex offenders and felons convicted of murder or violent crimes
@94CM82C3yrs3Y
no, they are traitors to this country.
@94CDWH93yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they haven't committed a violent or sexual offense.
@946XPMY3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and allow them to vote if on parole/probation
@93RGQ633yrs3Y
Yes unless the person has committed voter fraud, crimes against children, crimes with Gun,murder and crimes against seniors and crimes against people who have disabilities if they’ve done any of the following to the answer is no It is the same for people who have history of a terroristic activities that includes the people in the January 6 insurrection
@93NTFGNLibertarian3yrs3Y
Only those who have an interest in politics or those who have minor offenses.
@932LR243yrs3Y
Depending on what they are convicted for, yes and no
@92Z3SCR3yrs3Y
It depends on what crime was commited
@92T7DKBIndependent3yrs3Y
Depending on the crime and the sentence.
@92RZ7SN3yrs3Y
depending in what they did
@92RRCHH3yrs3Y
I believe that this depends on the severity of the crime or crimes.
@92QCRX63yrs3Y
I'm very torn by this answer.
@92PGTQB3yrs3Y
Yes, depending on the crime/s
@92J25Q83yrs3Y
No but there should be a way to regain your right to vote
@92FRLR43yrs3Y
I think it depends on the crime, how long since, and if they've done anything to turn around
@92B9CCH3yrs3Y
Yes, after 10 years of a clean record.
@92B3RZ5Independence3yrs3Y
Depends on the severity of the crime but yes
@928XH2Q3yrs3Y
No, their vote should be given to their family
@928LHQ43yrs3Y
@927ZWGH3yrs3Y
It depends on the type of crime the have committed If it is a big crime, like a big robbery or murder, than I don’t think they should be allowed to vote, but if its a smaller crime, than I think they should.
@926X7WG3yrs3Y
Everyone has a right to vote!
@923GNZR4yrs4Y
It depends on what crimine was committed
@922XW524yrs4Y
I know it’s not right but I think people should have a minimum IQ to be able to vote or move the age up to 25.
@8ZZ6YPX4yrs4Y
It should depend what they did to be a convicted criminal. Like if they were to murder someone they should lose the right to vote. If they stole something they should be able to vote.
@8ZYGRY64yrs4Y
Yes, depending on their crime and what they've done to prove themselves. I don't believe they should have the right to vote if they did something to loose that priveldge
@8ZV3GLXProgressive4yrs4Y
No, but their's some that should
@8ZTBPMR4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentence and parole/probation, except for felons convicted of violent crimes
@8ZPHRCM4yrs4Y
once again touchy topic not my chocie
@8ZKH2Q94yrs4Y
No, not while in jail or prison
@8ZDWFDL4yrs4Y
Only U.S citizens should vote.
@8ZC23G94yrs4Y
it depends on if they think the person is going to vote for the wrong person to make the country worse
@8Z9H22M4yrs4Y
Yes but only after a determined period of time and with some sort of program
@8Z8LRJ4Republican4yrs4Y
Depends on what they are convicted of Murder = no Jaywalking = yes
@8Z7983P4yrs4Y
it depends what age they are and what crime they did
@8YYG6HF4yrs4Y
Depending on level of criminality
@8YXNMS94yrs4Y
I think it depends on the criminal activity
@8YTSWF84yrs4Y
depending on the severity of the offence
it depends, but yes they should be allowed to vote.
@8YNYJXY4yrs4Y
Depending on the psychological state of the convicted criminal.
@8YN982C4yrs4Y
Yes, depending on the severity of the crime that they have committed
@8YN3NLB4yrs4Y
yes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote.
@8YLHHCN4yrs4Y
Maybe, Depending on the crime they committed and if it was a hate crime of some sort.
@8YHHBVW4yrs4Y
Depending on the crimes previously committed and should be a part of a sentence from a judge
@8YDJ4MR4yrs4Y
If it’s a non-violent crime that does not involve. Child abuse or sexually abuse and /or fraud and drug traffickers. If none of those crimes have been done the yes After they have completed there sentence Otherwise no
@8YCJ66G4yrs4Y
It depends how long they are like 1 to 3 year can.
@8YC93M84yrs4Y
Depends what they’re in trouble for
@8Y8XG484yrs4Y
It depends on what type of crime or if they were guilty or not
Yes, if they have learned their lesson and proved that they have changed.
@8Y4X78P4yrs4Y
Depends on what charges they have
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