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Originally Posted by mce
Can you give some reasons why this is a good idea?
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Why letting felons vote is a good idea?
1. US citizens have a Constitutional right to vote.
2. People should have a say in the direction their country is going in. Screwing up and having to pay a debt to society shouldn't change that.
3. Why shouldn't they?
4. It's a small thing, but being allowed to vote will make some people feel like they are part of society again and that they have a voice which can help them make a better life for themselves.
5. Felonies can cover a wide spectrum. If someone steals a car and ends up getting a felony on their record for it, and they serve 6 months in jail for it, I don't think that should disqualify them from ever voting again.
6. People change. However, if you don't give them the chance to be better people they never will be.
7. US citizens have a Constitutional right to vote.