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When 1,099 Felons Vote In A Race Won By 312 Ballots

Dennis1207 Wrote: Aug 14, 2012 4:42 PM
Let me first say I am a conservative and believe the death penalty should be mandatory for first degree murder. That said I believe it wrong that someone convicted of a felony once they have served their time including parole should not be allowed to vote. If they are holding jobs and paying taxes then not allowing them to vote almost equates to taxation without representation. We revolted against the British because of this. With all the laws the government passes and categorizing them as a felony, you don't have to step too far out of line to become a felon.
Kizarvexious Wrote: Aug 14, 2012 4:51 PM
"almost equates to taxation without representation". Not almost, it EXACTLY equates to taxation without representation. Time served is your debt paid to society, is it not? How quickly people are willing to throw away their own democracy for the sake of partisan political gain is amazing to me.
Colonialgirl Wrote: Aug 14, 2012 7:29 PM
Trollish nonsene from the left as usual.
HuffingPaintPost Wrote: Aug 15, 2012 9:40 AM
Then paint me a leftist, because I believe due process includes having set limits on sentences. Any rights withheld should be enumerated an sentencing. This garbage with lifetime restrictions on voting and movement just begs for repeat offenders. It reflects poorly on the morality of a people who constantly claim we're a Christian nation, suggesting forgiveness in addition to justice.
John5840 Wrote: Aug 15, 2012 10:08 AM
Do not expect teh CHrisitan right to grasp the smallest thing about the reality of CHristianity.
Anominus Wrote: Aug 15, 2012 11:55 AM
As opposed to the anti-Christian Left which obviously knows everything about the "reality of Christianity?" Hell's bells, man! You guys don't even have a grasp on simple reality, let alone an understanding of a religion which you expressly hate.

You are a laughing stock here, John. Please stop coming here and making a fool of yourself.
lamiablk Wrote: Aug 14, 2012 4:47 PM
Dennis - I understand your point, however, I think the answer should be about what constitutes a felony rather than allowing someone the privilege of voting after proving themselves harmful to society.
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