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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@B33VTWD4mos4MO
Yes, but only for individuals not convicted of violent crimes such as murder, SA, rape, assault but only after completion of sentence, parole, and a timeframe of no continued criminial misconduct such as 3 years of clean record as a contributing citizen.
@9VSHBKZ8mos8MO
I don’t think woman and the lgbtq shouldn’t be aloud to vote. I also think there should be some sort of competent
@9TMWJ8B9mos9MO
Yes but only after completing their sentence, but No to felons convicted of murder or violent crimes
@9T33KQC9mos9MO
it depends on the what they were charged with. I especially believe Pedophiles/Hard evidence convicted Rapists indefinitely should not have the right to vote.
@9R7R9HGRepublican11mos11MO
Yes unless serving a prison or parole sentence for a felony conviction. Misdemeanors and felony probationers should be allowed to vote.
@9LLGHLW1yr1Y
Yes, regardless of what they are convicted of they should pass a psychological test to ensure they are mentally stable to decide future leaders.
@9KCXLFG1yr1Y
I don't think all convicted criminals can be put into one group but I do think people who have been observed and want to participate in society again should be allowed to vote. Not the ones who put citizens in jeopardy to begin with.
@9JT6TD81yr1Y
Depends. my only fear is incentivising them by promising them shorter sentences or better living conditions
@9JRRKL81yr1Y
Criminals like serial killers/murders, rapists, child predators, and similar criminals of all race/ethnicity and gender should not have the right to vote.
Yes, but only 4 years after being released for felons, as long as no other crimes are committed in the meantime. Misdemeanors will have 6 months instead of 4 years.
@9J5VSBD1yr1Y
I believe that if the convicted criminal is released from their sentence and has completed their parole, they should be able to vote a few years after said release; maybe a year or so.
Yes, but after completing their sentence, parole/probation, and showing promise/well rehabilitated into society.
@9GK56JGIndependence2yrs2Y
everyone deserves a chance unless they killed people or hurt them. if they are convicted of something, they should be allowed to vote after do rehab, time in prison etc. but at the same time, why should we let people who hurt others even vote? they chose to do that. they should have their rights revoked.
@9DM85R72yrs2Y
Yes, if they can be shown to be mentally stable
@9DL5T6B2yrs2Y
as long as they don’t have harmful ideologies theyre clear about (i.e. fascist, white supremacist, nazi, etc.)
@9BW4ZHC2yrs2Y
It depends on the crime that was committed, and if the issue at hand is connected to it.
yes, unless their crime was motivated by race, gender, or orientation. Along with domestic crimes or sex crimes.
@998ZRXZ2yrs2Y
Yes, but Only after 10 years of incarceration if they are felons
@98RTQHM2yrs2Y
I think depending on the crime will affect if they will be able to vote
@97F8XL9Progressive3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if the citizen committed a nonviolent crimes and only after completing their sentences and parole/probation.
Yes, but only if they were a citizen before
@96KB9JH3yrs3Y
Depending on their crime they have to right to vote.
@969Y38W3yrs3Y
Yes, but if they're convicted to multiple crimes then no
@969XDWF3yrs3Y
Yes, but if they're convicted to multiple charges and crimes then I believe they shouldn't.
@966KJVC3yrs3Y
Depending on the severity of their crime, they should be tested to see if eligible for voting
@958L6JN3yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or rape with very definitive proof.
@956XK3F3yrs3Y
Depends on their crime, and the serverity of the crime, i do not feel like sex offenders have any right to vote.
@94SDWYG3yrs3Y
If a convicted criminal is mentally sane then yes they should be able to vote other wise they should not be allowed
@94HYC733yrs3Y
Yes there should be a more rehabilitation in prison unless if they’re pedophiles then we would kill
@94FG8QS3yrs3Y
only after they have served their sentences and have not committed a crime like murder
@94F7675Women’s Equality3yrs3Y
Yes, but it depends on the crime they committed and where they are at now in life
@93XCJ4S3yrs3Y
Yes unless they are pedophiles then they should be killed
@937YCDY3yrs3Y
Only if not convicted of a hate crime
@8ZP5Q3L3yrs3Y
Yes after their sentence but before paying the fines
@8ZK89BC3yrs3Y
only if the law broken wasnt violent or bad enough and based on record
@8Z7XCKX3yrs3Y
why should a rapist be allowed to vote for someone just so they can get a rape free card why should murders be allowed to vote for the right to be a murderer
@8YP9PYQ3yrs3Y
No, but it depends on what the crime was
@8YCKW3N3yrs3Y
Yes unless deemed severely mentally ill
@mrepublican13yrs3Y
Convicted criminals should have the right to vote after they have released from jail.
@8Y2BX9L3yrs3Y
I think after a certain amount of years
@8XBC3KM4yrs4Y
Yes but not ones who are not mentally stable or have committed hate crimes
@8WYRVRH4yrs4Y
If you’re a sicko and add nothing to society, you can’t vote. ie hate crimes, pedophilia, beastiality, etc.
@8WVPZC34yrs4Y
No, they signed that right away when they disregarded their own morals
@8WTFH8K4yrs4Y
They should have to learn about all of the policies and learn to differentiate the parties and stances.
@8WNK5H9Independence4yrs4Y
It should depend on how badly the crime was.
@8WD2Q2M4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for felons convicted of petty crimes (i.e. shoplifting, petty theft, jaywalking, etc.)
@8VMRT8H4yrs4Y
No, unless the person was falsely accused of a crime
@8VCSDX54yrs4Y
No, if they are in no right mind to commit a crime, they are in no right mind to vote.
@8V94QVSIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, mistakes shouldn't determine the entirety of someone's life.
@8TV49Z84yrs4Y
Only after completing their sentence and probation time
@8TSN2SD4yrs4Y
Yes unless you are convicted of being a child molester/predator or rape
@8TQNQW8Libertarian4yrs4Y
Depends on what they have been convicted of. People who have committed severe crimes shouldn't have a right to vote, along with those who have repetitively committed such crimes.
@8TFHPQF4yrs4Y
Yes, including even while in prison
@8TDQ55X4yrs4Y
depending on what crime they did if its minor they can
@8T47ZXC4yrs4Y
Yes if im arrested no if im not
@8S6RG9F4yrs4Y
Yes, but they must be psychologically analyzed and approved by doctors.
@8S4TRBN4yrs4Y
Yes but it depends mainly cases by case
@8S4CDGX4yrs4Y
yes, excluding convicted felons! If you lose your right to carry a firearm you lose your right to vote!
@8S34SKVWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
depends on what they've commited
@8RC8JN54yrs4Y
Yes, however They first need to be educated that the will LOOSE their vote if they commit a felony
@8R8FMWP4yrs4Y
Yes, except for criminals who committed acts of treason or terrorism
@8Q8YHLT4yrs4Y
Really depends and if this person really has changed
yes, but only after years of showing that they have no illegal agendas, and are more prone to want the betterment of the people
@8PTWS3S4yrs4Y
convicted criminals should have the right to vote once they have proved that they have turned completely away from illegal activities, and is trying to do good for themselves and the communities around them
@8PPDRQ74yrs4Y
Yes, and No because criminals had a chance to be a better person and live there life right even though they are a citizen doesn't mean they have to vote. I also think yes because every citizen should vote an criminals should be given a chance to change and making better choices of life and other things like the community.
@8NYKCHC5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if they're on parole or are done with their sentences.
@8NLM6CD5yrs5Y
Criminals often don’t have anything when they come out adding the right to vote would make such a difference when it comes to deciding the future for the country.
@8NGBZ855yrs5Y
Depends on what they did and there mental status
@8MB9V7G5yrs5Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, violent crimes, treason, or such. Additionally, the convicted criminal should be deemed mentally stable enough to vote.
@8M9VMKV5yrs5Y
if they are paying taxes. Taxation without representation is illegal.
@8LK4KF95yrs5Y
if they served their time and finished their sentence they should be able to vote. if theyre in jail they shoudn't.
@8LDJ9QC5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if being granted the right by the parole board that releases them from prison.
@8KYHNS85yrs5Y
After they server their sentence and parole unless convicted of murder or violent crimes.
@8KV22R25yrs5Y
it depends on the crime committed. they can't vote in jail and must be a free citizen.
@8K8L3Y2Independent5yrs5Y
Yes, but they should be approved by an eligible authority before earning that right back. Also certain criminals shouldn't be considered depending on the crime (rape, murder or violent crime, etc).
@8JWC4KG5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if they passed parole and except for murders and violent crimes.
its only fair if they do because they want be on a side to.
@8J56V2LWomen’s Equality5yrs5Y
Only certain people convicted of certain small crime should be allowed to after they finished their sentence.
@8HBH7JF5yrs5Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/Pronation. Except for felons convicted of murder and violent crimes.
@8GW7CMX5yrs5Y
depends if they are a legal citizen of the U.S.
@8GV9ZLV5yrs5Y
Yes, once they have completed their sentence. The point of prison is to reform and return people to society, not to forever lock them out of their rights.
@8GK3GRW5yrs5Y
Yes, but not those who have committed racially motivated crimes
@8G28FY75yrs5Y
To an extent of criminals
@8FG8QXR5yrs5Y
Vote test should be required
@8DPNMP3Republican5yrs5Y
i believe they should have knowledge on the subject before voting
@8DGFSQT5yrs5Y
Depends on the crime the committed.
@8D6ZY825yrs5Y
Yes, only if the criminal committed a non violent crime or a felony.
@8D6MJ5MLibertarian5yrs5Y
Criminals after being rehablitated should be able to vote expecially if they were commited for smaller crimes that don't hurt anybody. However if they commited a crime that end up hurting someone theyt would need a psychological anaylizes to see if after the sentences if they are mental fit to do so.
@8CYK5D25yrs5Y
Yes. Only after they have been tested and properly reinstated back to society.
@8CJSWK85yrs5Y
Yes, only after completing their sentences except for murderers, rapists, and pedophiles.
@8CF968P5yrs5Y
Yes, but only after a while of being out of jail and not committing any major felonies(I.e. murder or armed robbery)
@8CCV6FY5yrs5Y
Yes, after they have successfully completed rehabilitation and completed their time with good behavior.
@9BZRY7C2yrs2Y
Yes because i bet they know more then you
@9B3ZYQ52yrs2Y
yes, but depending on what they have done.
@97LJVRW2yrs2Y
Only after proving their reformation into society and active contribution to it.
@99SC8GY2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after a certain amount of time with good behaviour within prison. People convicted of heinous crimes should not be allowed to vote regardless. People with a life sentence or death penalty should also not be allowed to vote.
@99P949H2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation + 20 years without offense.
@99MQ3BYIndependent2yrs2Y
After they do their time, it’s Ok
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