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currently they are prohibited from voting. I think this is ridiculous. what's your opinion?

i'd vote in the poll, but i'm a convicted felon

don't some of them study politics and government systems in the jail library

or is that just in the movies

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I seriously wasn't aware of that. I don't know if it's the case in Canada, but by principle I'll say that yes, they should.

Quote from: C-Note the Dog on October 22, 2008, 02:16:35 PM
don't some of them study politics and government systems in the jail library

or is that just in the movies

i'm just in the movies

I don't see why not.  Yes, they should be able to vote.

Quote from: Thyme on October 22, 2008, 02:18:33 PM
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I seriously wasn't aware of that. I don't know if it's the case in Canada, but by principle I'll say that yes, they should.

It doesn't appear so, it seems that at least some prisoners still in prison can vote, but I wouldn't know the conditions for that.

Quote from: Thyme on October 22, 2008, 02:18:33 PM
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I seriously wasn't aware of that. I don't know if it's the case in Canada, but by principle I'll say that yes, they should.

No, in Canada even people currently in prison can vote, and I think even in the US some states allow them to.

If they aren't fucked up mentally, sure.

Sure, why not? As long as they're not "insane" (which unfortunately would probably be based on the legal recognition of insanity, rather than the psychological).

If they only got arrested for something stupid like stealing donuts, then sure. If they're rapists and serial killers and/or mentally unstable, then no. befuddlement

 Depends on their psychological state.

Well, considering that voting is a right gained by citizenship, I don't see why a felon shouldn't be able to vote.

Unless it (their crime) has something to do with an election/corruption, then they should get that right.

Quote from: Oh on October 22, 2008, 04:55:37 PM
Depends on their psychological state.

I forgot to factor that in.

They should be able to vote. Everyone deserves a say in their country, except those who don't want one.

Well, on the most part, yes. But I believe murderers should not have voting rights.

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.

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.

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

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.

Quote from: Salad on October 25, 2008, 07:34:04 PM
That's prejudice.

Quote from: Duke of Prunes on October 25, 2008, 07:24:13 PM
Murderers have feelings, too.

Yes. So?

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.

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?

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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