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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@8KRD5Y95yrs5Y
depending on what crime they commited
@9B3MHN32yrs2Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes, child molesters and sex offenders
@9659NC23yrs3Y
except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation
@92WPPNW3yrs3Y
@9WZDK7M7mos7MO
Yes because it is crazy how a convicted felon can not vote but a convicted felon can run for president.
@9WQQ8NT 7mos7MO
yes, except for those who have commited certain crimes that would inhibit their ability to make an informed decision, like fraud, violent crimes, etc.
@9WM3BDG7mos7MO
If someone isn't trusted to be rightful towards their society how can we trust they'll make the best decision in voting if they couldn't restrain their illegal urges?
@9W924C77mos7MO
Yes felons should be able to vote, but only if their felony/crime wasn't fraud or scamming of any kind, and have finnished their perole/probation
@9W8XLSN7mos7MO
Yes and no. Yes, every citizen deserve the right to vote but I don't think felons convicted of murder or other serious violent crimes should be allowed.
@9VRRP2C7mos7MO
No, I'm sure they can grow but I feel like a punishment like that could be suitable. A lot of violent people will side with potentially other violent people running for higher ranks such as Presidency. Sure, a LOT of criminals and abusers have probably voted for Presidents, but it does not deter the fact CONVICTED criminals shouldn't be allowed to. Take control of the life of others, repay it by not having control of who you're voting for, simple punishment.
@9VR5WGH7mos7MO
After a set amount of time like 5 years of good behavior out of jail or prison they should have that right returned depending on the crime
Yes because the President can try to enforce laws that cause a tyranny of the majority to convicts and those that are not convicted won't see how it effects those that are.
@9TVV2248mos8MO
I think they should complete their sentence and then if they weren't convicted of a violent crime or a high crime of such like murder they should have a chance to vote.
@9TTKPD48mos8MO
Yes, after 5 years from the conviction as long as there has not been any other convictions after the first.
@9TLH9HL8mos8MO
yes, unless they are trying to break apart our country. have them fill out some sort of paper or something to help with that.
@9TBG2ZJ8mos8MO
After 5 years with no criminal offenses afterward yes. They are still living in the United States, and have the right as US citizens to speak their mind.
Individuals convicted of sexual crimes, crimes against children and murder 1 should not be allowed to vote. All others should be allowed to.
@9SJ5NPR9mos9MO
Yes, but only for non-violent offenders who have completed all of their required sentences and parole/probation.
@9S9MBVD9mos9MO
after completing their sentence and or parole/probation and then attending a class on voter regulations in the state I believe if they were willing to commit a crime and lose the privilege, they need to work to getm it back
@9L7FCGN1yr1Y
Have the punishment fit the crime when it comes to voting. I would say if they broke a law specifically infringing on other peoples rights (rape, murder, any bodily harm for example), we should take parts of their rights to vote or limit their ability.
@9L669BKRepublican1yr1Y
Yes, however if they abuse their power to vote, or they commit another similar crime, then their right should be taken.
@9KZPLJJ1yr1Y
No, Unless they can have worked for it in the prison and can prove they are trying to be better people
@9KSWT8X1yr1Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes. Depending on the crime, should be after completing their parole/probation.
Really it depends on what they were convicted of. If it was something bad like rape, murder ect., then I don't think they should even see light.
@9KN96BR1yr1Y
I know that convicted criminals can be convicted for stealing something small, so after they complete their sentence, they have all the right to vote for whomever they want. However, convicted felons should not be allowed to vote, this is since they have convicted a crime on a federal level.
@9K7KMMM1yr1Y
Yes, after completing their sentences and parole/probation, and if they have reformed. Felons convicted of murder, sexual assault, etc. should not be allowed.
@9JYZ42H1yr1Y
Yes, only if what they are convicted for isn't something extreme and or some thing like murder and what not.
@9JB94LW1yr1Y
yes, but only if the convicted criminal has been rehabilitated or let free as a normal person in society
@9J6KTFC1yr1Y
it depends on what they did, if someone was convicted of stealing then they should be able to vote but if they murdered someone they shouldn't
@9H4RCKVRepublican1yr1Y
no until they are out of prison. and only if they have not gone back to their old way after one or two years.
@9GW7J5S2yrs2Y
In most cases yes. Unless, they have been convicted of a felony, violent crime, sexual crime, or abusive crime.
@9GRYQL4Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after successful reentry into society and after a period of not going back to a criminal lifestyle.
@9GMB6WS2yrs2Y
Yes but only after they have completed their sentences, parole/probation, and 2 years of a reformation program to get them back to thinking like a normal human.
@9G2HVCX2yrs2Y
It depends on their crime. If it is a crime that threatens the nation, no. If it is a low level crime like theft, yes. Anything worse than a sex crime or murder should not get a vote because they only have their best interest in mind.
@9DP5VGY2yrs2Y
No, if their crimes are related to manipulation of voting. Otherwise, if they've paid their debt and are a tax paying citizen, then yes.
@9DL9FWB2yrs2Y
Yes unless they are pedophiles,rapists,murders
@9DJ9KLH2yrs2Y
It really depends on the reason they were in jail in the first place.
@9DDQQHX2yrs2Y
It all depends on how bad the convicted criminal was charged.
@9DD48KW2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation, excluding Felons convicted of Murder or other violent crimes.
@9844HW22yrs2Y
No, people who have commited serious crimes shouldn't be able to have a say in what happens in our crounty.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
Who defines "serious crimes"..?
@Pkrebs5yrs5Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, violent crimes and other specially classes crimes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation.
@9BYYFHH2yrs2Y
Yes, unless they have committed crimes such as Pedophilia, SA, murder but not in defense, etc.
@9BLZMPC2yrs2Y
Only after proving that they deserve it
@99S9WLX2yrs2Y
I think it depends on crime they do
@96G87QP3yrs3Y
Depends the severity of the crime, and what they're voting for.
@96DKYQP3yrs3Y
Criminals are humans so yes.
@96CP7LX3yrs3Y
yes ,BUT not if the crimes commited were against children/minors, or women
@96BB8ZBIndependent3yrs3Y
This depends on the severity/repetition of their crimes.
@9685RVC3yrs3Y
Yes, only after completing their sentences and parole/probation and excluding felons convicted of murder and violent crime
@964Z5J8Republican3yrs3Y
maybe if they have like healthy mental health
@962FKSTIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes but they need psychological tests done first
@95YWNBM3yrs3Y
Yes, if there is a way to prove that they have changed after their sentences and parole/probation
@95XV46S3yrs3Y
They should be able to vote after all probation, parole, and restitution has been completed.
@95M5VWV3yrs3Y
yes after completing giving sentence and staying out of legal trouble for a given period of time. Felons convicted of capital murder should not.
@95JXCWB3yrs3Y
@95696Q23yrs3Y
Felons should not have the right to vote, but other convicted criminals should regain the right to vote after completion of their sentences and parole/probation
@94QGKVPRepublican3yrs3Y
both except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes and but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation
@94JMC8T3yrs3Y
No, Unless they where falsely convicted
@94GDKPZ3yrs3Y
it depends if that "criminal" has expected they did wrong and trying to do right
@93HF7343yrs3Y
This right should be evaluated during sentencing; violent offenders or repeat offenders should not be able to vote.
@933CZVZ3yrs3Y
yes and no it should depend on there charge
@92KQS5J3yrs3Y
Yes, except those convicted of murder. If you deprive someone else of life you don’t get to vote.
@92JHWYC3yrs3Y
After a certain amount of time and proving they have changed their ways.
@92DGG823yrs3Y
depends on what they did how bad is was
Yes, unless violent crime like sexual assault are committed.
@8ZXC3XS3yrs3Y
Yes After fulfilling their debt to society
@8ZLZXXZ3yrs3Y
Other than felons, and after completing probation.
@8ZH6B863yrs3Y
Yes after sentences and parole/probation, depending on what the crime was
@8ZFTD8N3yrs3Y
just depends on the circumstances
@8ZFR4PD3yrs3Y
Yes, even they are convicted for murder. However, if they are convicted for seriously degradable crimes, such as rape, sexual assault, etc.
@8ZFP5FM3yrs3Y
If the crime involves rape, Murder on purpose, they should not be able to vote.
@8ZCTR5CIndependent3yrs3Y
it depends on what they are in prison for.
@8ZBRTYG3yrs3Y
Yes, only if it is not a serious crime. If they only went to jail for speeding or not paying a fine, that's much different than murder or rape.
@8Z6DJDL3yrs3Y
yes depending on the felony
@8Z5T7833yrs3Y
Depends on why they are in jail
@8Z2YVTY3yrs3Y
Yes, but ONLY after completing their sentences and parole/probation. But criminals convicted of violent crimes (murder, rape, terrorism, etc) should NOT be allowed to vote at all.
@8Z2QJKG3yrs3Y
If they have been rehabilitated professionaly.
@8YZFC8L3yrs3Y
I think it depends on what they we convicted of.
@8YZ2B5GWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
Yes, except for murders or serial killers that weren't doing it as self-defense but as pure violence.
@8YRRYQD3yrs3Y
Yes but only if they are in the right mind to do so
@8YPXTBG3yrs3Y
if the felony was not huge or major then they should be able to
@8YMZ52G3yrs3Y
It depends,yes and no,i do not like the idea but if they were to learn from their mistakes and they are responsible enough to understand what they are doing
@8YKWXSW3yrs3Y
They should have the to right to vote but not for rape personally and child sex personally
@8YHSF923yrs3Y
Yes but depending on the crime they have done, for example I do not believe a rapist is allowed to vote.
Yes if you are a citizen of a United state then you should have the right to vote
@8Y8HKDZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if the matter would still exist after their sentace.
@8Y7F2MT3yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons who have been convicted of a heinous crime
@8Y5LYCP3yrs3Y
Yes, but only non felons.
@8Y4PRBH3yrs3Y
Yes, with the exception of those who have been convicted of violent crimes or haven't completed their sentences.
@8Y2SD2D3yrs3Y
Yes, but ONLY after completing their sentences and parole/probation. But criminal convicted of violent crimes (murder, rape, etc) should NOT be allowed to vote at all.
@8XXNRZH3yrs3Y
maybe it must be based off the crime if its light like theft but if it a huge crime like murder then no
@8XXNDTG3yrs3Y
Yes, convicted criminals should have the right to vote after they served their sentence in jail(depending on how many years that they get sentenced with)
@8XXH72G3yrs3Y
yes but only after they have been out for at least 5 years with no new offenses
@8XWF35R3yrs3Y
If the crime is only tax fraud or maybe stealing small stuff but not if they are apart of man slaighter or anything of that sort.
@8XVHR4F3yrs3Y
Yes, especially if it is going to affect them
@8XT4FWW3yrs3Y
I think they should after five years out of prison with no more crimes on their record and after going through mental heath evaluations
@8XNT8LR3yrs3Y
i want joe exotic to vote and that's it
@8XN23LH3yrs3Y
Yes, only after passing mental tests
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