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should felons/ex-cons be able to vote

Started by russell, October 22, 2008, 02:15:22 PM

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October 25, 2008, 06:53:32 PM #15 Last Edit: October 25, 2008, 07:00:31 PM by Ethereal
Well, on the most part, yes. But I believe murderers should not have voting rights.
I do not have HIV/AIDS.

Karel

Quote from: Ethereal on October 25, 2008, 06:53:32 PM
Well, on the most part, yes. But I believe murderers should not have voting rights.
Murderers have feelings, too.

Dullahan

Quote from: Ethereal on October 25, 2008, 06:53:32 PM
Well, on the most part, yes. But I believe murderers should not have voting rights.
That's prejudice.

Selkie

It depends really on their crime. If they like stole money or something, sure. If they are serial killers, then no, of course not.

FAMY2

How Can a Person Get the Right to Vote Restored?

Generally, a person must complete all the requirements of all felony sentences before the right to vote may be restored. This also applies to the right to serve on a jury, sign an initiative, or run for office.

For example, if a person was convicted of a felony in 1998, 2000 and 2002, the person must complete the sentences for all three cases before the right to vote is restored.  In order to complete a felony sentence, the person is no longer supervised by the Department of Corrections, has paid off all fines, restitution and other court costs, and has completed all other outstanding requirements.

By itself, a Certificate of Discharge may not confirm that a felon is once again eligible to vote.  A felon must have a Certificate of Discharge, or other order indicating that the sentence is complete, for each felony conviction.  Consequently, a felon might have a Certificate of Discharge for a 1998 conviction, but is still ineligible to vote due to outstanding convictions from 2000 and 2002.

The specific process for getting the right to vote restored depends on when and where the person was convicted.

I guess I can see why they can't. They weren't exactly being good citizens if hey were convicted of a felony.

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Det in F♯ Major

Quote from: Ethereal on October 26, 2008, 03:14:33 PM
Yes. So?


Well, on the most part, yes. But I believe gays/bisexuals/anyone not heterosexual should not have voting rights.


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Quote from: Ethereal on October 25, 2008, 06:53:32 PM
Well, on the most part, yes. But I believe murderers should not have voting rights.


But aren't murders generally put away for life?  Wait, do prisoners get to vote too?

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October 26, 2008, 03:21:37 PM #23 Last Edit: October 26, 2008, 03:28:29 PM by Ethereal
Quote from: Mary Warren on October 26, 2008, 03:18:45 PM
Well, on the most part, yes. But I believe gays/bisexuals/anyone not heterosexual should not have voting rights.



You cannot recognize sarcasm(well in this context, trolling).
My real thoughts on this subject is that, yes, they should have rights.
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I do not have HIV/AIDS.

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