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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@9D7RQVKConstitution2yrs2Y
Yes, after 5 years of good citizenship
@9D56HDKRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, however if you committed a felony or any high crime then no. If it is for a petty crime like theft or drug usage then yes, but only after they served their full term/probation.
@92B3FXVIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, sexual, or violent crimes and only after completing their sentences and parole/probation.
@8TV38V5Constitution4yrs4Y
Yes, however it depends on the crime
@8T7GQZYConstitution4yrs4Y
Not murderers, they took a life and a vote and their victims can't forgive them
@8RVZYDG4yrs4Y
It all depends on the severity of the crime.
@9VSHZ6V7mos7MO
Depends on the crime and the social standing of that person and how long since said crime has been commited
@9S59WDCConstitution9mos9MO
No, except for those who have served their sentence, parole/probation, and had the right to vote restored after their case and chance of recidivism are reviewed by the court.
@9RHWZF210mos10MO
Yes, on a case by case basis depending on the severity. Felons currently in jail for murder should not have the right to vote.
@9PC48QFConstitution11mos11MO
Depending on the severity of the crime committed, no. Rapists, murderers, and serial offenders should not have the right to vote.
@9NXFDC6Constitution 11mos11MO
No, if you have to be locked in a cage to stop you from terrorizing innocent people and sowing chaos, you are totally undeserving of the privilege of voting.
@9LC3CP31yr1Y
Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote. But have them do the ballot in the prison cell, so that way no one escapes serving their sentence on voting days.
@9KF6N3PConstitution1yr1Y
I think they should be allowed to vote but they need to earn the right back over time and good behavior. They need to enroll in some courses or prove an ability to make good decisions. They need to be self-sustaining with a job, and be able to clearly take care of themselves and I think they need to have a clean record for a number of years. I believe people can change but I think they naturally need to have some way to prove that they have changed and aren't going to vote with selfish or ill-willed reasons.
@9KBQWR81yr1Y
Yes, as long as they are a legal citizen of the United States of America. No illegal immigrants, or suspected/convicted terrorists should be allowed to vote
@9K5FTW2Constitution1yr1Y
yes after they complete their sentence and parole/probation except felons convicted of murder or violent crimes
@9H62LJ21yr1Y
Yes, after completing sentencing & probation as well no one that is not a citizen/ or illegally immigrants
@9H45V7WConstitution1yr1Y
Criminals convicted of Personal Felonies (that harm others ) or those who are proven mentally unstable (HIGH threshold ... lots of indications of mental confusion or impairment) should be denied
@9GW6TYM2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and they weren't convicted of murder or violent crimes
@9GPJCC2Constitution2yrs2Y
Only the covicted criminals who have shown they are no longer a threat to society, and have the best interest for not only themselves but their community as well.
@9FYTNVQConstitution 2yrs2Y
Murderers, rapists, thieves, arsonists, etc should most definitely not but for minor things (like tax evasion, refusing to comply with mask mandates, and other things that could easily be abused that are nonviolent and non-destructive of life, liberty, and property, most definitely yes.
@9FQNDHRConstitution2yrs2Y
Non violent offenders should be allowed to vote after they are released and serve a probationary period
@9FNLJCYConstitution2yrs2Y
It depends on what they've done and how they have changed their life.
@The-Patriot 2yrs2Y
Sometimes yes, but it depends on the severity of the crime.
@9DXJ43LConstitution2yrs2Y
Voting is a privilege, not a right. It’s a privilege that should be open to all who pay taxes - regardless of race, sex, religion, criminal history, etc.
@9DG8Z3Y2yrs2Y
Yes, however dependent on their crime.
@9D9RQMKRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes every citizen deserves the right to vote under our laws but if a person breaks those laws and commits theft or felons along with violent crimes they should not be allowed to vote.
@9D94VK4Constitution2yrs2Y
Yes. But the line should be drawn somewhere around felonious crimes.
@9D54NWW2yrs2Y
It should stay as it is, Dems will start buttering up prisons next…
@9BQ9TBXRepublican2yrs2Y
yes because not all criminals are bad some could have been framed of a crime
@98Z6SF6Constitution2yrs2Y
Yes, the purpose of prison should be to rehabilitate. Criminals can be released back into society when they have been properly adjusted
@94DWM8ZConstitution3yrs3Y
Only after completing their sentences and parole/probation, as long as they were not convicted of murder, rape, violent crimes or any crime against a child.
@96DGXCD3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they are registered sex offenders
@965RGJGConstitution3yrs3Y
yes, but it depends on what their crime was.
@962HGRG3yrs3Y
Yes, but they should be required to pass a mental health test before voting and then be able to gain their voting rights back.
@95YKN96Constitution3yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes, and only after they complete their sentences and parole/probation.
@95MGDTDConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, except for repeat offenders, those with mental disorders/conditions or possibly if approved by some kind of hearing.
@95CT6L73yrs3Y
No, if citizens can't follow laws in the U.S. they can have the right revoked.
@95CSZ8P3yrs3Y
no they need to stay where they are
@956946SConstitution3yrs3Y
Only if they have been 3 years after their finale parole/conviction sentence
@954K856Constitution3yrs3Y
ever vote counts thats how democracy works
@94XNGZRLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after going through the process of having their rights legally restored.
@94TWHMKConstitution3yrs3Y
I believe that criminals who have had misdemeanors such as petty theft should be able to vote but anything above a misdemeanor shouldn’t be able to.
@94N3K4Q3yrs3Y
Every UNITED STATES citizen has the right to vote.
@94JDXQPConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and are required to take an iq and psychological test.
@948X7GQ3yrs3Y
No, unless they were convicted of minor incidents or proven innocent
@94846KRConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons covicted of murder or violent crimes and only after they complete their sentences and parole/probation.
@942FG8ZConstitution3yrs3Y
No and voting is not a right.
@93T4LGT3yrs3Y
Democracy is a failed system
@93N6LH53yrs3Y
No. Their votes should not actively influence elections.
@938YYJ2Independent3yrs3Y
Your voice doesnt matter
@93757ZVRepublican3yrs3Y
They should only be able to vote after you have a clean record for a certain amount of time.
@936YSQ8Independent3yrs3Y
Yes, if they own property, and have invested in their community
@92WMTK7Constitution3yrs3Y
depends on the crimes they have committed
@92R2NX73yrs3Y
Yes, only after your sentence and cannot be felons convicted of murder or violent crimes.
@92NZJJG3yrs3Y
Yes but only if you didn’t commit a violent crime and you served your sentence and probation
@92NZ35XConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, but only non-violent/serious offenders after they have completed their sentences and parole/probation.
@92KHSFN3yrs3Y
yes and no because criminals maybe might not understand that certain people cant make a law
@92FV6HD3yrs3Y
It depends on the crime and if they finished serving their sentence.
@92BGGW9Republican3yrs3Y
Not if they've been convicted of violent crimes, identity theft, or sex offenses.
@926W7BW3yrs3Y
Yes, except for rapists, pedophiles, and murderers
@925P3CCRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes but only after completing their sentence and parole and criminals convicted of murder
@Grayvand3Constitution3yrs3Y
@923FCQMConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes but felons have to complete their sentence not including parole
@8ZVR2263yrs3Y
Yes, depending on the type of felony
@8ZB42RN3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after being reinstated back into society and completing classes to prove recovery from crime
@8Z9WVLC3yrs3Y
Yes. But only after proof they've rehabilitated and haven't committed any new crimes within 5-10 years.
@8Z89GJCConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes unless you are convicted of a violent crime in which you inflict your will on another human. Possibly be given the opportunity to vote again given the severity of the crime and how long the individual has gone without committing another crime.
@8YZG8T23yrs3Y
not for sex crimes, violent, severe felonies such as terrorist threats, murder sedition and treason.
@8YW7KZ73yrs3Y
Our definition of 'criminal' needs to be repaired.
@8YM6D47Constitution3yrs3Y
Any felon forfeits their right to vote.
@8YHZ53NConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, every citizen who owns property should be allowed to vote.
@8YDN8BDLibertarian3yrs3Y
Those who murder others or commit crimes against humanity or against the rights of other should not be allowed to vote.
@8YBPPTXLibertarian3yrs3Y
I think that after completing their sentence, felons who have not committed seriously harmful crimes, should be allowed to regain the freedom to vote.
@8Y85ZC7Constitution3yrs3Y
Yes. only after getting out da klink. Tanx Andy.
@8Y6X8LTConstitution3yrs3Y
that one is tricky because the candidates that the criminals vote for could support abolishing prison
@8Y2SB89Republican3yrs3Y
Maybe. It depends what they do.
@8XYWYPS3yrs3Y
Yes, after a background check that they have not committed a felony crime in the past 10 years.
@8XXY7RVConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes after 10 years of maintaining a clean record. No vote for Anyone convicted of a life lost.
@8XXG9B83yrs3Y
Yes, except for any convicted felons
@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
@8XQ74F33yrs3Y
depending on the severity and/or nature of the crime
@8XL3K363yrs3Y
Yes, but only if the criminal wasn't sentenced with a felony
@8XGY5NNConstitution4yrs4Y
depend on what causes they did
@8X6V22L4yrs4Y
Felons should be able to vote except those found guilty of the worst crimes, as long as they can provide proof of reformation
@8X6NP83Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, Only after completing full term of sentence and paying restitution in full.
@8WYBB52Constitution4yrs4Y
They should not be given the right to vote while incarcerated. Their fundamental rights should be stripped at that point.
@8WX8PV44yrs4Y
yes but they must be white
@8WTKD6J4yrs4Y
Yes, if someone is so vile that they are not deserving of their natural rights, then they should not be released.
@8WQQ6WT4yrs4Y
Yes but only as long as they are stable and finished with there sentence.
Yes, once your dept to society (parole and jail time) is done then you are a free citican and should have all you constitutional rights.
@8WFR3QX4yrs4Y
Yes, unless a convicted felon.
@8WF6PBWConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they are psychologically fit and their crime was not against the united states of America
@8WD3HDC4yrs4Y
Its depends on their crime
@8WD3HDC4yrs4Y
Yes because just because they are a criminal dosent mean that they shouldnt have a right to vote
@8WBCXY44yrs4Y
Yes, but after they get approved by a judge to do so
@8W87DM84yrs4Y
Yes, except for Felons convicted of murder, violent crimes or is a convicted pedophile
@8W824BPRepublican4yrs4Y
yes but only if they redeem themselves
@8W7YZWPConstitution4yrs4Y
Only after they spend extra time in prison.
@8W6VWT64yrs4Y
depending on how serious of crime it is you shouldn't be able to.
@8W3PZV6Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, after they have served their time and as long as they have an id.
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