Poll of the Day > Prisoners should be allowed to vote

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adjl posted...

The freedom to vote generally isn't protected by the rules that convicts have broken, though. Murder isn't illegal because it infringes on people's right to vote, it's illegal because it infringes on people's right to life (although, indirectly, murdering somebody does rather interfere with their ability to vote).

What does that matter? You can't pick and choose what rules apply. Disregard the law and get caught, then don't whine about the consequences.


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DPsx7 posted...

What does that matter?

Your exact statement was "If you're going to break the rules then you aren't entitled to the freedoms those rules are protecting." It matters because you've explicitly expressed it as the fundamental basis for your entire position. Take that away, and you've said absolutely nothing.

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"If somebody is in prison, obviously they shouldn't be allowed to vote. If somebody is paroled from prison, maybe they should be allowed to vote. If somebody's parole has ended, then sure, allow them to vote. Otherwise I'm sure you're equally shocked that we imprison citizens for crimes."

This. While I do think there needs to be prison reform, when you are actively in prison you should not be able to vote. Once you are fully released you should have all rights restored including second amendment rights.
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