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In reply to the discussion: Question: Should convicted felons be able to vote [View all]ieoeja
(9,748 posts)20. To those voting "no" might I suggest you read the Declaration of Independance?
While generic Tyranny (and pure incompetence) is the #1 most cited reason, harsh law enforcement and punishment is the #2.
For a followup you should try the Bill of Rights. Four of the ten are specifically for people suspected, accused, arrested or convicted of a crime. Clearly this country was founded on the principle that criminals are still citizens.
Disclaimer: it does not, of course, matter. Our laws can, and have, been drastically altered many times in the past. I just wanted to point out that you've taken a position that is less socially progressive than a bunch of people who thought slavery was a necessary evil.
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What's interesting about this poll is do you imagine the people in jail to be guilty of crimes?
el_bryanto
Nov 2013
#3
But that's the other side - how many people? If 95% of our criminals are convicted rightfully
el_bryanto
Nov 2013
#13
Question: Should Republicans be allowed to disenfranchise all their political enemies
Coyotl
Nov 2013
#5
They should be able to vote while in jail since they are counted as part of apportionment census.
kelliekat44
Nov 2013
#7
There are already enough NIMBY problems with prisons and their surrounding communities, creating...
JVS
Nov 2013
#12
Depends on crime, sentence, and offices being elected. I don't have some kind of plan in mind,...
JVS
Nov 2013
#10
Yes, once their debt to society is competely paid aka out of jail and off probation.
kestrel91316
Nov 2013
#15
Let's assume for a second that every convicted felon actually did what they were convicted of...
Gravitycollapse
Nov 2013
#18