Florida Governor Crist sits on the Clemency board and is trying to make it eligible for ex-convicts that served their time to vote in elections. Should they have any rights after breaking laws made by the people they are voting for?
2007-04-05 01:52:37 · 4 answers · asked by Lisa S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That is why they went to jail and served their time. This is a no brainer in other states, just not in FL, where they would have to apply for reinstatement of rights which takes up taxpayers money
2007-04-05 02:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by thequeenreigns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did the crime, served their time, how else can they be contributing members of society without voting. Heck, they won't even vote like the other 65% that don't. what is the concern?
2007-04-09 01:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by witnessprotectionprogram 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they have paid their debt to society by suffering through years in prison and upon doing so should be restored to their full rights
2007-04-05 02:02:29 · answer #3 · answered by JS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have paid there debts (served their time, passed parole if needed, and repaid all restitution and legal fees) ABSOLUTELY
2007-04-05 05:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋