What are your opinions? If you state facts, please name a source!
2006-12-10 08:51:11 · 14 answers · asked by Quizgrl 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
After they return to society.
2006-12-10 08:52:46 · update #1
I suppose that would depend on the type of crime they did time for. If they were charged and did time for some kind of vote tampering, voter intimidation...anyting having to do with corrupting a vote then no...not for any reason should they have the right to vote.
If they've paid their debt and are decent citizens then possibly.
2006-12-10 11:30:34 · answer #1 · answered by Loli M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL......liberals, ya gotta love em. It depends on the crime of course, if it was armed robbery then no they should not be allowed to own a firearm ever again! But as the law stands right now, if you commit a felony you cannot own a firearm, so it's a good thing in my opinion.
I have no sympathy fo prople who commits crimes, they have the same choices in life that you and I have, to obey the law or not. They choose to break the law, so they have to pay the man, and pay for the rest of their lives!
Once you're out of jail, you are not free, just on paper. You will have a hell of a time convincing society that you are reformed! Our current prison systems do not work in my opinion, it's a business now. With more and more of them going private, it's more about the money now instead of prisoner reform.
So, we fill our prisons with criminals who will one day get out, only to commit the same crime again, or worse! I feel they should all be made to serve on the front lines, then we'll see some serious reform in this country.
As far as voting yes they can vote but that's it. If they read this and get thier feelings hurt well guess what, to fuc**** bad, you should have walked away like a man and not broken the law!!!!1
2006-12-10 09:10:56 · answer #2 · answered by alphawhiskey43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the instant this may well be a state with the help of state determination so your state may well be different. With that reported maximum states have the skill to have your balloting rights reinstated in spite of everything responsibilities to the state have been satisfied, I.e. fines paid, time served ect. There are some those that basically are not getting the criminal equipment and what it could actual convey forth somebody. they look at stereotypes for the common felon from issues they see in movies and that's many times far from the reality of what many "felons" are. I take the stand that once a guy or woman serves the time for their crime then they shouldn't stay serving time with the intention to speak as quickly as released decrease back into the community. this may well be a important contributing element in why many pass decrease back to penitentiary. How does one get a first rate job in the event that they could desire to document being a "felon" for something of their existence? at any value i don't comprehend if this question is approximately you in my view or you have been basically asking. yet while its approximately then you definitely you definately could desire to locate out what your community state calls for to get your balloting privilege reinstated. stable success!
2016-10-14 10:10:29 · answer #3 · answered by shakita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. That is part of the punishment. Part of a felony conviction is you lose certain rights... the right to gun ownership, the right to vote... I am sure there are more.
So, if you don't want to lose those rights.... if voting and being able to legally own a gun are that important to you... don't commit a felony crime. Really simple, isn't it? They teach it in ninth grade civics classes.
2006-12-10 09:07:07 · answer #4 · answered by Mustang Gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clearly not.
As an aside, what percentage of ex-felons do you think would even consider voting in the first place?
2006-12-10 08:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the felony any felony that takes a life or hurts many I say no too as well as those who have repeat felonys.
however a felony that only hurt your self should be forgiven after a set number of years of honest beheavor
2006-12-10 09:00:59 · answer #6 · answered by Magnusfl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone who serves out their punishment and re-joins the community and maintains a crime-free lifestyle deserves the right to participate in the community.
2006-12-10 08:57:36 · answer #7 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They've paid their debt to society. One crime shouldn't lose somebody their right to vote; it's one of the most essential parts of being a US citizen.
2006-12-10 09:01:44 · answer #8 · answered by Huey Freeman 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
After they are clear of custody, parole, probation, and restitution obligations I would not be opposed to them voting. Everyone is a member of a community, and they should not be unduly barred from contributing their conscience and opinion.
2006-12-10 08:59:14 · answer #9 · answered by knoodelhed 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course. They've paid the penalty for their crime, and should be restored to their Constitutional rights. Gun ownership included.
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2006-12-10 08:53:43 · answer #10 · answered by s2scrm 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋