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MFBKBass5 09/04/20 5:19:27 PM #1:	Should convicted felons be able to vote? Yes No Should convicted felons be able to vote? - Results (82 votes) Yes 74.39% (61 votes) 61 No 25.61% (21 votes) 21 I mean, if people can be convicted of a crime, shouldnt all people be able to have a say in who helps create/enforce these laws? --- !!!!!!!!! https://imgur.com/DzJSPWA <cite>MFBKBass5 posted [p:944214329] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote> Should convicted felons be able to vote? Yes No Vote View Results Should convicted felons be able to vote? - Results (82 votes) Yes 74.39% (61 votes) 61 No 25.61% (21 votes) 21 Show Voting Form I mean, if people can be convicted of a crime, shouldnt all people be able to have a say in who helps create/enforce these laws? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bass_X0 09/04/20 5:20:37 PM #2:	Both a definite yes and definite no are wrong answers. It is a very grey area. --- "Well, it's not a bad game. It's made by Capcom, so how could it?" ~ AVGN <cite>Bass_X0 posted [p:944214382] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Both a definite yes and definite no are wrong answers. It is a very grey area. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 09/04/20 5:21:57 PM #3:	I dunno depends what they're convicted of I guess --- Common sense is the most uncommon thing in the world-some dude. <cite>Smackems posted [p:944214437] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>I dunno depends what they're convicted of I guess </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Intro2Logic 09/04/20 5:22:19 PM #4:	If criminals were allowed to vote, they'd elect a criminal president. We can't have that. --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:944214462] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>If criminals were allowed to vote, they'd elect a criminal president. We can't have that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MFBKBass5 09/04/20 5:22:22 PM #5:	Bass_X0 posted... Both a definite yes and definite no are wrong answers. It is a very grey area. Except its very straight forward. --- !!!!!!!!! https://imgur.com/DzJSPWA <cite>MFBKBass5 posted [p:944214466] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Bass_X0 posted... </cite> <quote>Both a definite yes and definite no are wrong answers. It is a very grey area.</quote> Except its very straight forward. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 09/04/20 5:22:32 PM #6:	Not if it was for voter fraud --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:944214472] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Not if it was for voter fraud </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MFBKBass5 09/04/20 5:22:42 PM #7:	Smackems posted... I dunno depends what they're convicted of I guess A felony. There is a class system of crimes for a reason. --- !!!!!!!!! https://imgur.com/DzJSPWA <cite>MFBKBass5 posted [p:944214478] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Smackems posted... </cite> <quote>I dunno depends what they're convicted of I guess</quote> A felony. There is a class system of crimes for a reason. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MFBKBass5 09/04/20 5:23:57 PM #8:	Irony posted... Not if it was for voter fraud Id agree with this, actually. This might be the ONLY crime I think that should take away someones right to vote. --- !!!!!!!!! https://imgur.com/DzJSPWA <cite>MFBKBass5 posted [p:944214515] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Irony posted... </cite> <quote>Not if it was for voter fraud</quote> Id agree with this, actually. This might be the ONLY crime I think that should take away someones right to vote. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Dream87 09/04/20 5:23:59 PM #9:	Yes, and prisoners should vote as well. Less we allow this shit to go on https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2019/12/31/761932806/your-body-being-used-where-prisoners-who-can-t-vote-fill-voting-districts --- <cite>Blue_Dream87 posted [p:944214518] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Yes, and prisoners should vote as well. Less we allow this shit to go on https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2019/12/31/761932806/your-body-being-used-where-prisoners-who-can-t-vote-fill-voting-districts </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ScazarMeltex 09/04/20 5:27:17 PM #10:	MFBKBass5 posted... Id agree with this, actually. This might be the ONLY crime I think that should take away someones right to vote. No.Even then you should be able to vote. The laws passed still have an effect on your life, thus you deserve to have voice in governance. --- "If you wish to converse with me define your terms" Voltaire <cite>ScazarMeltex posted [p:944214664] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>MFBKBass5 posted... </cite> <quote>Id agree with this, actually. This might be the ONLY crime I think that should take away someones right to vote.</quote>No.Even then you should be able to vote. The laws passed still have an effect on your life, thus you deserve to have voice in governance. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MFBKBass5 09/04/20 5:28:03 PM #11:	ScazarMeltex posted... No.Even then you should be able to vote. The laws passed still have an effect on your life, thus you deserve to have voice in governance. I dunno...if youre trying to have more than one voice, maybe you shouldnt be allowed any. --- !!!!!!!!! https://imgur.com/DzJSPWA <cite>MFBKBass5 posted [p:944214695] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>ScazarMeltex posted... </cite> <quote>No.Even then you should be able to vote. The laws passed still have an effect on your life, thus you deserve to have voice in governance.</quote> I dunno...if youre trying to have more than one voice, maybe you shouldnt be allowed any. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 09/04/20 5:28:29 PM #12:	MFBKBass5 posted... A felony. There is a class system of crimes for a reason. The best case I think for them not voting is if they committed a violent crime. But admittedly I don't feel strong on this one way or the other so --- Common sense is the most uncommon thing in the world-some dude. <cite>Smackems posted [p:944214714] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>MFBKBass5 posted... </cite> <quote>A felony. There is a class system of crimes for a reason.</quote>The best case I think for them not voting is if they committed a violent crime. But admittedly I don't feel strong on this one way or the other so </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fhqwhgads 09/04/20 5:28:38 PM #13:	If they've done their time, why not? --- Everybody to the Limit you can't bxzwlads the fhqwhgads~spudger <cite>fhqwhgads posted [p:944214717] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>If they've done their time, why not? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MFBKBass5 09/04/20 5:31:08 PM #14:	Smackems posted... The best case I think for them not voting is if they committed a violent crime. But admittedly I don't feel strong on this one way or the other so What if that violent crime was out of self defense, but the self defense couldnt be proven? What if it was an African American male convicted by a racist ass jury? --- !!!!!!!!! https://imgur.com/DzJSPWA <cite>MFBKBass5 posted [p:944214807] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Smackems posted... </cite> <quote>The best case I think for them not voting is if they committed a violent crime. But admittedly I don't feel strong on this one way or the other so</quote> What if that violent crime was out of self defense, but the self defense couldnt be proven? What if it was an African American male convicted by a racist ass jury? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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IShall_Run_Amok 09/04/20 5:32:41 PM #16:	It's far more ridiculous that we allow rich people to vote, than it would be for felons to vote. --- Asking for a friend, who is a tree <cite>IShall_Run_Amok posted [p:944214873] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>It's far more ridiculous that we allow rich people to vote, than it would be for felons to vote. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 09/04/20 5:33:51 PM #17:	MFBKBass5 posted... What if that violent crime was out of self defense, but the self defense couldnt be proven? What if it was an African American male convicted by a racist ass jury? I dunno. Like I said I don't feel strongly either way. People with more knowledge about the subject can fight that one out --- Common sense is the most uncommon thing in the world-some dude. <cite>Smackems posted [p:944214913] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>MFBKBass5 posted... </cite> <quote>What if that violent crime was out of self defense, but the self defense couldnt be proven? What if it was an African American male convicted by a racist ass jury?</quote>I dunno. Like I said I don't feel strongly either way. People with more knowledge about the subject can fight that one out </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fhqwhgads 09/04/20 5:40:11 PM #18:	IShall_Run_Amok posted... It's far more ridiculous that we allow rich people to vote, than it would be for felons to vote. Wonder what would happen if votes were valued by income tiers where lower tiers had more value. --- Everybody to the Limit you can't bxzwlads the fhqwhgads~spudger <cite>fhqwhgads posted [p:944215144] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>IShall_Run_Amok posted... </cite> <quote>It's far more ridiculous that we allow rich people to vote, than it would be for felons to vote.</quote>Wonder what would happen if votes were valued by income tiers where lower tiers had more value. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 09/04/20 5:40:27 PM #19:	fhqwhgads posted... If they've done their time, why not? --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgur.com/yPw05Ob <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:944215159] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>fhqwhgads posted...</cite> <quote>If they've done their time, why not? </quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RadiantAdolin 09/04/20 5:41:19 PM #20:	You got the poll answers wrong. They should be "yes" and "wrong". <cite>RadiantAdolin posted [p:944215193] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>You got the poll answers wrong. They should be "yes" and "wrong". </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gamerguymass 09/04/20 5:46:49 PM #21:	Not if they are in prison actually serving time. You do give up your freedoms when you commit some crime after all. After they have served their time and are out then yes, they should regain all rights and privileges as a free individual including the right to vote. --- Now Playing: "The Hunt for the Two Missing Nintendo 64 Games" An expansion came out, but I'm still a third of the way through! <cite>Gamerguymass posted [p:944215430] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Not if they are in prison actually serving time. You do give up your freedoms when you commit some crime after all. After they have served their time and are out then yes, they should regain all rights and privileges as a free individual including the right to vote. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 09/04/20 5:46:59 PM #22:	They are citizens of their country, so the answer is yes. Allowing any country the right to strip a citizen's ability to vote is a dangerous precedent to set, and not one anyone should want to allow. --- https://imgur.com/BGbZK <cite>Funkydog posted [p:944215441] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>They are citizens of their country, so the answer is yes. Allowing any country the right to strip a citizen's ability to vote is a dangerous precedent to set, and not one anyone should want to allow. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RadiantAdolin 09/04/20 5:47:34 PM #23:	Gamerguymass posted... Not if they are in prison actually serving time. You do give up your freedoms when you commit some crime after all. After they have served their time and are out then yes, they should regain all rights and privileges as a free individual including the right to vote. Even in prison they should have the right to vote. <cite>RadiantAdolin posted [p:944215471] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Gamerguymass posted... </cite> <quote>Not if they are in prison actually serving time. You do give up your freedoms when you commit some crime after all. After they have served their time and are out then yes, they should regain all rights and privileges as a free individual including the right to vote.</quote>Even in prison they should have the right to vote. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FlameTurtle 09/04/20 5:48:07 PM #24:	But what if they vote to make crime legal? --- Updated Prediction for the 2020 election: https://www.270towin.com/maps/xGWGg <cite>FlameTurtle posted [p:944215499] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>But what if they vote to make crime legal? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tenlaar 09/04/20 5:48:21 PM #25:	The only crimes that should result in losing the right to vote are crimes directly related to abusing that right, and people in prison should be able to vote as well. You don't stop being a citizen when you go to prison and you shouldn't stop having representation in government. <cite>Tenlaar posted [p:944215515] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>The only crimes that should result in losing the right to vote are crimes directly related to abusing that right, and people in prison should be able to vote as well. You don't stop being a citizen when you go to prison and you shouldn't stop having representation in government. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AsucaHayashi 09/04/20 5:48:47 PM #26:	did they serve their time? yes. are they in prison or still under probation for a current crime? no. --- http://abload.de/img/pcgamingxtuvt.jpg https://imgur.com/9Yv0R2Z <cite>AsucaHayashi posted [p:944215539] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>did they serve their time? yes. are they in prison or still under probation for a current crime? no. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DirkDiggles 09/04/20 5:51:18 PM #27:	We're no so hard up for votes that we have to depend on the criminal element. --- https://imgur.com/i9oVpG0 <cite>DirkDiggles posted [p:944215642] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>We're no so hard up for votes that we have to depend on the criminal element. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MFBKBass5 09/04/20 5:51:49 PM #28:	FlameTurtle posted... But what if they vote to make crime legal? well there are plenty of non felons who can vote too --- !!!!!!!!! https://imgur.com/DzJSPWA <cite>MFBKBass5 posted [p:944215666] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>FlameTurtle posted... </cite> <quote>But what if they vote to make crime legal?</quote> well there are plenty of non felons who can vote too </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MFBKBass5 09/04/20 5:52:12 PM #29:	Tenlaar posted... The only crimes that should result in losing the right to vote are crimes directly related to abusing that right, and people in prison should be able to vote as well. You don't stop being a citizen when you go to prison and you shouldn't stop having representation in government. agreed. --- !!!!!!!!! https://imgur.com/DzJSPWA <cite>MFBKBass5 posted [p:944215682] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Tenlaar posted... </cite> <quote>The only crimes that should result in losing the right to vote are crimes directly related to abusing that right, and people in prison should be able to vote as well. You don't stop being a citizen when you go to prison and you shouldn't stop having representation in government.</quote> agreed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MFBKBass5 09/04/20 5:53:25 PM #31:	DirkDiggles posted... We're no so hard up for votes that we have to depend on the criminal element. lol you sound scared --- !!!!!!!!! https://imgur.com/DzJSPWA <cite>MFBKBass5 posted [p:944215717] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>DirkDiggles posted... </cite> <quote>We're no so hard up for votes that we have to depend on the criminal element.</quote> lol you sound scared </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MFBKBass5 09/04/20 5:54:21 PM #32:	16-BITTER posted... Someone deemed unfit to participate in general society should not be able to participate in general society. uhhh except when theyre released theyre part of the general society. Many states dont allowed freed felons to vote. --- !!!!!!!!! https://imgur.com/DzJSPWA <cite>MFBKBass5 posted [p:944215752] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>16-BITTER posted... </cite> <quote>Someone deemed unfit to participate in general society should not be able to participate in general society.</quote> uhhh except when theyre released theyre part of the general society. Many states dont allowed freed felons to vote. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tenlaar 09/04/20 5:56:01 PM #33:	16-BITTER posted... Someone deemed unfit to participate in general society should not be able to participate in general society. Going to prison shouldn't be seen as being deemed unfit to participate in general society, it should be seen as being deemed in need of rehabilitation before being reintegrated back into society. <cite>Tenlaar posted [p:944215820] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>16-BITTER posted... </cite> <quote>Someone deemed unfit to participate in general society should not be able to participate in general society.</quote>Going to prison shouldn't be seen as being deemed unfit to participate in general society, it should be seen as being deemed in need of rehabilitation before being reintegrated back into society. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tenlaar 09/04/20 6:04:14 PM #36:	16-BITTER posted... What do you suppose a life sentence is? Depends on the state, in many cases it means a sentence of 15 years or longer before the possibility of parole. If you're asking what an actual life sentence with no chance of parole is, the answer is it's a wrong thing that shouldn't happen. <cite>Tenlaar posted [p:944216145] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>16-BITTER posted... </cite> <quote>What do you suppose a life sentence is?</quote>Depends on the state, in many cases it means a sentence of 15 years or longer before the possibility of parole. If you're asking what an actual life sentence with no chance of parole is, the answer is it's a wrong thing that shouldn't happen. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeoShadowhen 09/04/20 6:17:20 PM #37:	Why not. Most of them wont vote anyway. <cite>NeoShadowhen posted [p:944216629] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Why not. Most of them wont vote anyway. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gamerguymass 09/04/20 8:19:22 PM #38:	Tenlaar posted... Depends on the state, in many cases it means a sentence of 15 years or longer before the possibility of parole. If you're asking what an actual life sentence with no chance of parole is, the answer is it's a wrong thing that shouldn't happen. So serial killers and mass murders just need to be rehabilitated before rejoining society? Its wrong to lock up someone who raped and murdered 20 people for life? --- Now Playing: "The Hunt for the Two Missing Nintendo 64 Games" An expansion came out, but I'm still a third of the way through! <cite>Gamerguymass posted [p:944221268] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Tenlaar posted... </cite> <quote>Depends on the state, in many cases it means a sentence of 15 years or longer before the possibility of parole. If you're asking what an actual life sentence with no chance of parole is, the answer is it's a wrong thing that shouldn't happen.</quote> So serial killers and mass murders just need to be rehabilitated before rejoining society? Its wrong to lock up someone who raped and murdered 20 people for life? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Damn_Underscore 09/04/20 8:20:40 PM #39:	When their sentences are over, yes absolutely. --- Shenmue II = best game of all time Shenmue = 2nd best game of all time <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:944221315] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>When their sentences are over, yes absolutely. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
trappedunderice 09/04/20 8:21:50 PM #40:	Voting is just a placebo effect, the one percent already has a puppet to fit the strings to let americans dance to. <cite>trappedunderice posted [p:944221370] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Voting is just a placebo effect, the one percent already has a puppet to fit the strings to let americans dance to. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZMythos 09/04/20 8:24:08 PM #41:	Yes. Same with prisoners. --- Rainbow Dashing: "it's just star wars" AutumnEspirit: kissu <cite>ZMythos posted [p:944221468] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Yes. Same with prisoners. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bkkorps 09/04/20 8:42:50 PM #42:	yes they should. the US doesnt have a problem with too many people voting, it has a problem with too few people voting. --- Minnesota is like having sex in The Boundary Waters. ****ing close to Canada. <cite>bkkorps posted [p:944222201] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>yes they should. the US doesnt have a problem with too many people voting, it has a problem with too few people voting. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fam_Fam 09/04/20 8:51:07 PM #43:	after they get out, yes. <cite>Fam_Fam posted [p:944222515] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>after they get out, yes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tenlaar 09/05/20 12:02:53 AM #44:	Gamerguymass posted... So serial killers and mass murders just need to be rehabilitated before rejoining society? Its wrong to lock up someone who raped and murdered 20 people for life? There are going to be people who have legit broken brains and can't be released, but nobody should be given a life sentence without even the possibility of getting out in the case of rehabilitation. <cite>Tenlaar posted [p:944229224] in Should con... [t:78954353]...</cite> <quote>Gamerguymass posted... </cite> <quote>So serial killers and mass murders just need to be rehabilitated before rejoining society? Its wrong to lock up someone who raped and murdered 20 people for life?</quote>There are going to be people who have legit broken brains and can't be released, but nobody should be given a life sentence without even the possibility of getting out in the case of rehabilitation. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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