Could you keep your job if you were convicted?
2007-01-25 06:15:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It all depends who is your daddy
2007-01-25 06:19:55 · answer #1 · answered by EK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that making it automatic could result in violation of the balance of powers.
Judge X hates Congressman Y and abuses his discretion every chance he gets, resulting in a felony conviction.
According to your thoughts, Congressman Y would be stripped of office upon conviction just because of a judicial branch decision.
I say that the legislative branch should review the circumstances of the offense and decide whether there are indeed grounds for removal from office.
2007-01-25 14:21:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think that they should because I know plenty of ex-cons that are reformed now and are trying to get good jobs and can't because of their past criminal history but legislators can be felons. That's not right!!!
2007-01-25 14:24:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! They are supposed to be our representatives in government, they should be an example to follow.
2007-01-25 14:21:07 · answer #4 · answered by boots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-01-25 14:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell no!!
2007-01-25 14:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by broadwaynights87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋