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In reply to the discussion: Gov Mcauliffe restores Voting Rights to more than 5,100 ex-offenders.. [View all]jaysunb
(11,856 posts)14. There's something in my eye.....n/t
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Terrific, want to see more of this in the states. Big score for the Macker!
appalachiablue
Dec 2014
#4
Terry's loving this.. yes, it would be nice if the Gov of Florida would Restore Voting Rights but
Cha
Dec 2014
#5
Yes FL too. Love that state. I know Webb used to bring up voter restoration, and I first
appalachiablue
Dec 2014
#8
Maybe. I will look up Udall, know very little about him so far. You must know VA, how's
appalachiablue
Dec 2014
#17
Howdy California! What do you admire about Webb? There's much I realize.
appalachiablue
Dec 2014
#21
OK sounds good. I like history, lots don't. I need to go to CA been way too long.
appalachiablue
Dec 2014
#27
All prisoners, no matter the offense, should be allowed to vote FROM prison.
Luminous Animal
Dec 2014
#9
We know it's not going to spread to Florida until they get a decent gov in there.. hoping for
Cha
Dec 2014
#12
Exactly.. good for Virginia in 2016.. the gop hate it.. indeed, what's not to like!
Cha
Dec 2014
#23
So happy for these people who appreciate the Right to Vote, fresh! Sometimes you don't know what
Cha
Dec 2014
#16
How is it constitutional to prevent people who have served their time from voting?
951-Riverside
Dec 2014
#22
So do I, Riverside.. they pay their debt and it's to be a citizen with full rights again.
Cha
Dec 2014
#29
Thank you, herding cats.. I don't know why it was taken away even after they got out of
Cha
Dec 2014
#31
That's it, lovemydog.. "done their time".. and now it time to have their Voting Rights Restored.
Cha
Dec 2014
#35
You're Welcome, TexasT! Good point about standing on juries.. Definitely.. so many Americans
Cha
Dec 2014
#37
As an ex-offender with a lot of Fed time under my belt, I applaud Governor McAuliffe.
NBachers
Dec 2014
#36
So, you know and really appreciate the right to vote and exercise it.. Wish everyone did who
Cha
Dec 2014
#40
I don't either, david.. they are suppose to be rehabiliated.. that's what is said about prison.. so
Cha
Dec 2014
#41
Sorry to hear that. Seems like it puts more of a drain on society in the long run. There are
Cha
Dec 2014
#43
Mahalo treestar, Excellent quote! ".. we can reduce recidivism, increase participation in our
Cha
Dec 2014
#66