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iemanja

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9. So much for the constitution

Reply to Smackdown2019 (Original post)

Sat Apr 23, 2022, 01:32 PM

Apr 2022

Make sure you throw it out when you don't agree with people. 1)No one loses their right to vote if they haven't committed a felony. Just because you suspect someone of wrongdoing doesn't mean their constitutional rights deserve to be stripped. There is something called due process. 2) Say they are convicted of a felony, which in most states means their voting rights are stripped. Is it your position that all felons be deprived of the right to vote, or only the ones you don't like? Do you oppose the Democratic position that all Americans, including those in prison, should have the right to vote? If so, why are you a Democrat?

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January 6 insurgents ALL should lose their right to vote! [View all] Smackdown2019 Apr 2022 OP

They don't really believe in voting. They take power through mob violence Walleye Apr 2022 #1

An excellent idea Bayard Apr 2022 #2

My opinion SCantiGOP Apr 2022 #3

Totally agree. Unfortunately, we live in era when storming the Capitol is not the only way groups Hoyt Apr 2022 #4

Sorry, BUT Smackdown2019 Apr 2022 #5

Unfortunately the DU authoritarians are ready to shred the Constitution AZSkiffyGeek Apr 2022 #6

Upon conviction of a felony in this country you DO lose the right to vote pecosbob Apr 2022 #22

That varies from state to state SCantiGOP Apr 2022 #31

Most of those people probably don't vote anyway. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #7

If the are convicted of a felony. Igirl Apr 2022 #8

So much for the constitution iemanja Apr 2022 #9

What they did IS considered a felony! Smackdown2019 Apr 2022 #10

then the ones who have been convicted iemanja Apr 2022 #13

Most arrested have not been charged with felonies. former9thward Apr 2022 #32

Most arrested have not been charged with felonies. former9thward Apr 2022 #33

True Smackdown2019 Apr 2022 #34

You should watch the 28 minutes video by LA Times! Smackdown2019 Apr 2022 #11

Which will suddenly make me an authoritarian? iemanja Apr 2022 #12

This country has seen the ugly side of hate and corruption. Smackdown2019 Apr 2022 #14

where in that does it say iemanja Apr 2022 #17

Here Smackdown2019 Apr 2022 #18

CONVICTED iemanja Apr 2022 #19

Due process, YES Smackdown2019 Apr 2022 #23

Only if a court determines it merits conviction iemanja Apr 2022 #25

Here is the link oh the LA Times. Smackdown2019 Apr 2022 #16

Tangent: WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2022 #21

here iemanja Apr 2022 #24

Looks like it's only after they've completed their sentences, not when they're incarcerated. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2022 #26

There's a bill introduced in the House iemanja Apr 2022 #28

It is a position that certainly would be difficult to run on. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2022 #29

14th amendment, second section. Smackdown2019 Apr 2022 #15

Agreed, if anyone should lose their right to vote it should be people who try to overthrow elections sciencescience Apr 2022 #20

Disagree. I can't think of any good reason for disenfranchisement. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2022 #27

Do you have ForgedCrank Apr 2022 #30