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Who is talking about letting felons vote in prison? Joel Send a noteboard - 10/04/2012 02:24:29 PM
But I don't think they should be allowed to vote while imprisoned, definitely. If you violate the social contract between you, your society, and the government, you certainly don't get to keep it anyway! Considering some of the ridiculous crimes that can be considered felonies, though, as well as the fact that I have some faith in the redemption of individuals, I think that PERMANENTLY is too far.

The issue has always been whether (and when) they should regain their voting rights AFTER release. Most states allow voting rights to be regained after a period of years (how many varies by locale,) but FL is among the few that have preserved the lifetime forfeiture. Florida became (more) notorious in 2004 for an automated "purge" of felons from its voting registrar, as well as denying voting rights to felons convicted in other states that have since restored their voting rights. It is not enough for the state where the crime was committed to restore a felons voting rights: Florida requires the governor of FL do so.
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No voter fraud Mr. Holder? I beg to differ..... Anonymous2000 - 09/04/2012 07:13:46 PM 746 Views
The irony of a Republican-leaning person pointing this out... *NM* Larry - 09/04/2012 08:37:33 PM 183 Views
Why is it ironic? Isaac - 09/04/2012 09:54:10 PM 488 Views
The irony is merely that of the pot and the kettle Larry - 10/04/2012 01:05:39 AM 378 Views
If you are referring to FL in 2000.....those machines were bought by Dems..... Anonymous2000 - 10/04/2012 01:17:26 AM 364 Views
Was thinking more about Ohio to be honest Larry - 10/04/2012 01:22:55 AM 375 Views
Intentional Voting Suppression is what they are trying to do in Florida right now(due to a 2011 law) Roland00 - 10/04/2012 04:22:25 AM 532 Views
Honestly, I'm fine with convicted felons permanently losing their right to vote..... Anonymous2000 - 10/04/2012 04:34:31 AM 355 Views
I am also fine with stupid people not being allowed to vote Roland00 - 10/04/2012 04:36:20 AM 327 Views
Agreed - stupid people should not be allowed to vote, maybe an IQ test? Anonymous2000 - 10/04/2012 05:17:43 AM 322 Views
Also the poor should not be allowed to vote Roland00 - 10/04/2012 10:13:27 PM 337 Views
Hey, to jump in here. callandor1000 - 18/04/2012 04:12:15 AM 320 Views
I don't know about permanently... LadyLorraine - 10/04/2012 02:10:10 PM 345 Views
Who is talking about letting felons vote in prison? Joel - 10/04/2012 02:24:29 PM 431 Views
The League of Women Voters, for one Isaac - 10/04/2012 08:50:39 PM 343 Views
Well, that is simply ridiculous then, and merits no consideration. Joel - 10/04/2012 11:53:04 PM 439 Views
To play Devil's Advocate, there's some legitimacy to the concept Isaac - 11/04/2012 04:24:37 AM 388 Views
Sounds like people deliberately missing the point more than anything. Joel - 11/04/2012 07:45:40 AM 420 Views
Ohio? When? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 10/04/2012 04:30:29 AM 132 Views
2008. Larry - 10/04/2012 04:37:15 AM 327 Views
Once again, Dems were running those polls and counties. Anonymous2000 - 10/04/2012 05:19:14 AM 298 Views
they were not in 2004 and still had vote supression and irregularities moondog - 10/04/2012 04:44:36 PM 330 Views
I think you've got your facts wrong Isaac - 10/04/2012 09:00:55 PM 341 Views
well, to be fair, it *has* been 8 years moondog - 11/04/2012 03:49:17 AM 417 Views
Fair Enough, my 'memory' is mostly google based on this anyway, from about a year ago and now Isaac - 11/04/2012 04:00:57 AM 403 Views
Stating something doesn't make it true Isaac - 10/04/2012 04:10:33 AM 380 Views
I'm impressed that you wrote so much in reply Larry - 10/04/2012 04:36:02 AM 348 Views
Then demonstrate that by having the courtesy to rebut it or withdraw your remarks Isaac - 10/04/2012 06:30:52 AM 400 Views
How long voting takes is a function of machines, not voters. Joel - 10/04/2012 02:08:39 PM 416 Views
It's a function of various factors, that can certainly be one Isaac - 10/04/2012 08:12:08 PM 370 Views
Ohio in 2004 was hinky enough to prompt the only Congressional challenge since 1876s Corrupt Bargain Joel - 10/04/2012 11:36:52 PM 508 Views
I know it's a bit pot/kettle but dude... stay on topic Isaac - 11/04/2012 01:34:26 AM 395 Views
I LOST PORKINS! Joel - 11/04/2012 07:26:41 AM 420 Views
The fact that it's possible doesn't mean it's widespread, nor that every countermeasure is justified *NM* Tim - 10/04/2012 11:57:16 AM 147 Views
As long as people need not purchase their voting requirements, voter IDs are fine by me. Joel - 10/04/2012 12:53:35 PM 427 Views
It's frightening when I agree with you. Tom - 10/04/2012 02:52:23 PM 346 Views
Law of averages, maybe. Joel - 10/04/2012 04:44:55 PM 464 Views
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