Felons should be the first to vote as they have a right not to be subject to cruel and unusual punishment. This is also a way to show felons that society has not given up on them. We should try and rehabilitate felons rather than solely incarcerate and punish them.
@MyraMedchan3yrs3Y
When I think of felons I think of hard core sociopaths who would play the system if it meant they could go back and do terrible things again. I wouldn’t expect them to vote responsibly just as I wouldn't expect a person with alsheimers or dementia to vote responsiblly.. not all 'criminals' fall into this category and I agree that rehabilitation would be preferable to incarceration. but some may be so far gone from humanity that rehabilitation may not be viable. And
@9RLVFS51yr1Y
How different would your opinion be if this discussion was not about voting rights, but a right to free speech? If you disagree with somebody's opinion, should the government be given the power to silence it? The first amendment protects all citizens from an abuse of power by the government, and voting should be considered part of free speech.
Maybe some citizens are too senile to make an informed decision when voting, but what entity could ever decide who is *too* senile in all fairness without the possibility of abusing that power? Maybe some criminals do not care about what's bett… Read more
@HelcovichEmireRepublican5mos5MO
Free speech means they can express their opinions. Voting is a privilege that someone can easily get if they aren't a criminal. A criminal can still express their opinions, they just can't take part in government. If they can convince others to agree with them, then that's fine.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican5mos5MO
Murderers deserve to die. No questions asked.
@8T4WYSK4yrs4Y
Most Felons actually do have the right to vote after they get out of prison/jail.
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