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Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

In April 2016, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe issued an executive order which restored voting rights to more than 200,000 convicted felons living in the state. The order overturned the state’s practice of felony disenfranchisement, which excludes people from voting who have been convicted of a criminal defense. The 14th amendment of the United States prohibits citizens from voting who have participated in a “rebellion, or other crime” but allows states to determine which crimes qualify for voter disenfranchisement. In the U.S. approximately 5.8 million people are inelig…  

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 @9GC96ZCAmerican Solidarity from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

I feel like it just all depends on what they charge was and if they been consistent with good behavior then I don't see why they couldn't vote

 @9DFJGF8Republican from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes. If they're citizens and have completed the parole/probation.

 @97DQPHW from Ohio  answered…3yrs3Y

i think it depends on what they were convicted for or if they have shown change to what they did wrong

 @95CNVXY from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

This should be a state level issue and not a national one.

 @947L554 from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

After completing 50% or more of their sentences and parole/probation.

 @93DPKTVfrom Guam  answered…3yrs3Y

No, I'm against populism.

 @92WYDSX from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

yes but only if we know for sure that they will not comtie a other crimes and we know that they know what to vote for.

 @92V3CW2American from New Mexico  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes they should but if they have committed a really bad offense then I would put them through multiple tests to see if they are right in the head to be able to vote.

 @92CPFKH from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

They should be sent to the sewers of Lyndell

 @8Z9Q9Q9 from California  answered…3yrs3Y

depending on what they did and why they did it.after hearing there response people decided weather or not they can vote

 @8YDK8LW from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

yes, prison is supposed to be a correctional program for criminals and if we take away thier rights why would they want to comply

 @8YCKHQ2 from Illinois  answered…3yrs3Y

wouldnt hey be in jail

 @8Y4FQXCAmerican Solidarity from Iowa  answered…3yrs3Y

Death penalty for high crimes

 @8Y2FN2K from Arkansas  answered…3yrs3Y

It is a right after all, but probably not

 @8XKSW9S from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Must earn the right to vote.

 @8V8J7G3Peace and Freedom from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

I believe that the moment a prisoner commits a crime, he loses the right to freedom and vote. But I also believe that the moment they pay their sentence and depending on what their crime was, they can vote like anyone else. But as I mentioned, depending on the crime, they can vote again, I believe that I think this way because I always said that we all deserve a second chance.

 @8TYPJQZ from Arizona  answered…4yrs4Y

If they’ve done their time except if they’re sex offenders

 @8TDKY4V from Missouri  answered…4yrs4Y

This is a hard one

 @8TCKQPPConstitutionfrom Virgin Islands  answered…4yrs4Y

No, and they must be disenfranchised of any other rights

 @8SZ5MNS from Missouri  answered…4yrs4Y

yes, except for felons convicted of murder, violent or sexual crimes (rape, registered offender, etc.)

 @848VLCXAmerican Solidarity from Maryland  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, including the right to vote from prison

 @8S7ZZL4 from Vermont  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, except for criminals convicted of very serious crimes, such as terrorism

 @8S7J85H from Pennsylvania  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes because their still people they still have right well some of them

 @8QWHS6WRepublican from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

It is imperative that every citizen of a representative democracy has the right to vote. The constitution has no mention of felons losing this right, it was clearly intended for everyone to have the right to vote. After all, they had crime in the 1700's, the laws shouldn't change based on who's in power.

 @8QSJ9BTSocialist from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

It should depend on what they were convicted for if it's a major federal offense then NO! if its a small crime such as petty theft then fine

 @8QSJ9BTSocialist from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

No it doesn't matter to them who is president as long as they are in jail who the president is. Is insignificant

 @8QPJWWBAmerican Solidarity from Virginia  answered…4yrs4Y

The right to vote should only be restored after completion of sentence, parole, and a minimum number of years living and working as a productive, law-abiding member of society.

 @8Q8723Z from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

I do not support the right to vote at all

 @8PRYR36American Solidarity from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

It depends on the severity of the crime. Murder or Rape should be treated differently than petty theft.

 @8PMHZSB from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

No, they have broken the social contract and therefore dont get to participate

 @8NZZCN3 from Missouri  answered…5yrs5Y

If currently in prison, no. If they have served their time and is paying taxes and registered, yes

 @8LKYNKS from North Carolina  answered…5yrs5Y

I believe everyone can change...only if the offender truly owns what they did...and their remorse is documented through changes of character

 @8KGWJVY from Maryland  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, after they completing sentences and parole/probation. But those who commit murder, violence crimes and sexual violence crimes shouldn't.

 @8K6WMZPIndependent from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but i guess only to a certain extent. if youve commited treason or something like super horrible not but (not saying its right to be a criminal) if you have stolen something you shouldnt have those life long consequences i guess.

 @8JPN936 from California  answered…5yrs5Y

It depends on the crime and if they are one time offenders, people make mistakes

 @8JKXDRB from Pennsylvania  answered…5yrs5Y

As long as they are not mentally ill. I.e. schizophrenia.

 @8J7GF4T from Pennsylvania  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but Only after completing their sentences and parole/probation, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

 @8J3D6FQAmerican Solidarity from Missouri  answered…5yrs5Y

There is no such thing as "the right to vote"

 @8HMC5R3American Solidarity from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but it should depend on the severity of the crime; murderers/violent criminals should not be allowed to vote until they have surved their sentence

 @8HD4GNWAmerican Solidarity from Ohio  answered…5yrs5Y

Only the best and brightest from society should be allowed to vote.

 @995LJKW from Indiana  answered…2yrs2Y

The people in charge are already criminals but the difference is they have not been caught. So yes the decision is already decided.

 @98WGRFH from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

There should be an IQ/ mental health test before being able to vote.

 @98LG3PHfrom Guam  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, except for domestic terrorists

 @98BL6SK from Kentucky  answered…2yrs2Y

yes except domestic violence and rapists

 @98BC2K7Justice party member from New York  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, Except For Very Violence Crime And After Completing Their Sentence

 @98234F4 from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

depands on what they done

 @96XTMTW from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Depends on their crimes and mental state

 @9492D55 from Tennessee  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes but through certain requirements they must meet

 @8PB75DTAmerican Solidarity from Minnesota  answered…5yrs5Y

depends how bad the crime was

 @8LCC35V from North Carolina  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes but only if they haven't been convicted of domestic or foreign terrorism

 @8K5ZB6R from Indiana  answered…5yrs5Y

If a person has taken the voting rights of others such as a murderer I think they should lose their voting right too.

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