July 17, 201214 yr I think if you are working and filing/paying taxes that are signed into law by those who are elected, then you should be allowed to vote.
July 18, 201214 yr First gut response it no. That's without giving it much thought. I agree with rockmom.
July 18, 201214 yr Where did stripping voting rights of felons begin? I have always felt if you have paid your debt to society, in prison, then you should become a "normal" citizen again. If you are out under any type of a parole, ok. But felons have a black cloud over them the rest of their lives. That is a them problem, but always felt this was just pouring added salt to the wound.
July 18, 201214 yr Where did stripping voting rights of felons begin? I have always felt if you have paid your debt to society, in prison, then you should become a "normal" citizen again. If you are out under any type of a parole, ok. But felons have a black cloud over them the rest of their lives. That is a them problem, but always felt this was just pouring added salt to the wound. I'm with you. The term "debt to society" didn't come out of nothing and once that debt has been paid, then you're a citizen and at some point that status should again afford you the rights that come with it.
July 18, 201214 yr Where did stripping voting rights of felons begin? I have always felt if you have paid your debt to society, in prison, then you should become a "normal" citizen again. If you are out under any type of a parole, ok. But felons have a black cloud over them the rest of their lives. That is a them problem, but always felt this was just pouring added salt to the wound. I'm with you. The term "debt to society" didn't come out of nothing and once that debt has been paid, then you're a citizen and at some point that status should again afford you the rights that come with it. :thumb:
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