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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Deleted4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation. No terrorists.
@ForWheelen3yrs3Y
As long as the sentence and restitution is satisfied and there must be a minimum of 10 years without any further arrests
@MSelvig3yrs3Y
Per the 10th Amendment to the United States Constitution, the States reserve the right to make this decision.
@9229SCK3yrs3Y
As long as they get mental support.
@8ZFWLBX3yrs3Y
Only those with minor crimes. Those who have committed felonies should have a waiting period after serving their sentence. Murderers and other terrible criminals should not be allowed to vote.
@92NPZZ33yrs3Y
Depending on what they went to jail for.
@93MK6S92yrs2Y
yes, except for any voting on any conviction stances
@93ZP8QG2yrs2Y
Yes, except for those convicted of murder or violent crimes, and only after completing their sentences and parole/probation.
@9423HL42yrs2Y
Not violent offenders. Lesser non violent felons after finishing sentences and parole
@8LY5D3N4yrs4Y
If the crime is minor they should be able to vote but if its anything about middle class crimes they shouldn’t vote
@8ML9MSD4yrs4Y
Everyone deserves grace, even after all the wrong they have done.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, after they have served their time or been granted parole.
@8W76VDK3yrs3Y
If the judge can see they have changed
@heatherdvdprincess3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation. Until then, they have forfeited their rights by breaking the law, and should not be allowed to vote if they are willing to hurt the country like that.
Deleted4yrs4Y
The only people who should be classified as criminals are those who have intentionally or negligently deprived another person of his individual Natural Rights. Given that, yes, they should lose their right to vote. Until we have reformed the criminal justice system to reflect this standard, only violent felons should permanently lose their right to vote.
@8MPN92D4yrs4Y
Yes but only if it is the first time they have done such crime
@8MNYGHJ4yrs4Y
yes everyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote. however if a person is proven to be mentally ill or unstable they should not be able to vote
@8ZD5R8M3yrs3Y
it depeds on there situation life if they robbed a big chain store or was selling drugs they could because there are other things to worry about like rape and woman beaters so they shouldnt be able to vote or get a say in anything
@8Q8T8DY4yrs4Y
yes, if they pass a psych exam proving they are mentally fit
@8Q8RMYM4yrs4Y
Depends on the crime, I believe pedophiles, murderers, rapists, and people with genuine bad intentions shouldn't, but someone in for a petty charge should have the right.
@8Q9PRKM4yrs4Y
I think it depends on what the crime is.
@8QBK6HS4yrs4Y
I think that it depends on what their crime is
@8QMD4XF4yrs4Y
I feel like it really only depends on the type of crime the felon commited and how severe it affected someone of something
@8ZM787S3yrs3Y
Yes, before they are sent to prison and after they are released
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@6K36GJH3yrs3Y
This question should read: Should convicted criminals have the right to vote for unconvicted criminals?
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@8Q6C4Y44yrs4Y
Yes, unless they have committed a felony
@8Q6C4Y44yrs4Y
Only if they committed misdemeanors, felons should not have the right to vote
@8Q6C4Y44yrs4Y
Yes, unless they have committed felonies
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@8WVSFDZ3yrs3Y
Yes but there needs to be a universal system for the restoration of the right to vote and a civics test, and criteria for not restoring those rights.
@8HDWQKS4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences/reform and depending on the crime that they committed.
@887SFZP3yrs3Y
Yes, every adult deserves the right to vote
@8RDF72Y4yrs4Y
This one is tricky because yeah if you are a citizen of the U.S you should be able to vote but if you are just plain evil and done or do disgusting things we should highly consider if they should be able to or not we should leave it up to the people to decide.
@8V3VZND3yrs3Y
Yes, if they are mentally alright and have taken an accurate psychological test that proves they understand what they are doing and how serious it is.
@8XT5R4B3yrs3Y
You gave up the right to vote when you got locked up. How much sense does it make when women had to wait til 1919 to be able to vote, but a criminal can vote? NO!
@8LM77CM4yrs4Y
As long as the criminal as manners or responsibility to act normal as a citizen should. they should be mature to be able to do these things.
@8MGSHY44yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation but not for mentally ill
@8WP9ZHD3yrs3Y
Yes except for the people who are crazy and have actually murdered people. Some people are falsely convicted.
@8KR4WGT4yrs4Y
Yes, only temporarily while their citizenship is barred after being convicted of "crimes involving moral turpitude"
@77KY8773yrs3Y
Yes, including felons and cons as long as they have proved that they have changed
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons who are sentenced to life in prison without parole
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote, except for felons who are sentenced to life in prison without parole and have No regret for their Crime
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote, except for Felons who are serving Life in Prison with no chance of parole for convicting things like murder or any other violent crimes
@8Y8D4H83yrs3Y
No, criminals need to be punished for their crimes
@8GSSFLN4yrs4Y
If there is great evidence against a case of murder or violent crime that proves the arrested person did not do it but are still convicted, then they should be able to vote.
@8C4Q7JD4yrs4Y
I believe this question needs more detail before I can answer this
@8ZZTH4H3yrs3Y
It depends what crimes they commited.
@8KRX4LG4yrs4Y
Only if there republican
@8G3KWCQ4yrs4Y
Yes, if you pay taxes you should be able to vote.
@8MNYYT44yrs4Y
Yes, Only if they are in the correct mental state
@8H4DF7B4yrs4Y
Yes but only after completing sentences and parole/probation. For violent criminals, they have to do community service and therapy for the rest of their life. And having to do volunteer work for awareness and prevention of whatever type of crime they committed for the rest of their life.
@93GHPLP2yrs2Y
No, but it depends on the crime the person committed.
@8Q8RMZF4yrs4Y
Yes I believe they do as long as they are educated about both sides in prison because every vote counts and no matter who you are, in jail or not, if you are educated then let them vote, like I said every vote counts
@528HJMS4yrs4Y
Yes and they should have the right to own a gun again as well. If they can't be trusted with a gun, they should not be free.
@63MBBW24yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation and passing a citizenship test
@kgtiberius4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation and NOT if they were convicted of violent crimes or crimes Public Corruption (both domestic public office and foreign -- as defined by the FBI's Foreign Corrupt Practices Act).
@7T2MB663yrs3Y
Yes, and, depending on the crime, after the sentence/parole/probation is completed.
@7VCJM9T3yrs3Y
Yes, but not people convicted of voter disenfranchisement or tampering with machines and the voting process.
@7W3SBDC4yrs4Y
Yes, unless they have been convicted of voter fraud like crime. This is extremely rare.
@8BXNXCH4yrs4Y
I think they should have the right to vote if they decide to get a good job and doing things to turn their life around.
@86N5Z354yrs4Y
Yes, unless you committed a major crime like murder or rape
@8C5DPWM4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they are mentally fit to vote.
@8C9T9Z24yrs4Y
Yes and no because most people that are convicted criminals are really not and just are put in jail because of there race.
@8CFJRFF4yrs4Y
No, unless they crime they are convicted for is de-criminalized or isn't considered a crime in another state.
@8CDKBVM4yrs4Y
yes, if they are no longer commiting crime and are no longer in prison.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of manslaughter, murder or rape
@8CNT65N4yrs4Y
Depends on the crime but sentences and probation MUST be completed
@8CRDGRN4yrs4Y
Only if the crime they did could have motives that would hurt the people.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, manslaughter or non-marital rape.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, manslaughter or non-marital rape
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, non-marital rape or manslaughter
@8CQ4NFX4yrs4Y
Yes , for the criminals who have been released they should be drug and mentally tested to see if they would be able to vote smartly and they should at least be able to vote.
@8CQ8C2X4yrs4Y
Yes, but not if they have been convicted of a severe violence crime/sexual crimes. That and if they finish parole/probation
@8CYGC4J4yrs4Y
I think worse crimes should not have the right to vote.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, non-marital rape or terrorist activities.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or rape.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of rape, manslaughter or murder
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape, or terrorist activities
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape or manslaughter
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of extremely violent crimes such as murder, manslaughter or non-marital rape
@RickStewart3yrs3Y
When a person is in prison s/he is under the direct control of the government. When s/he is not, s/he should be allowed to vote for or against that government.
@8DFC27V4yrs4Y
Only if they are not convicted of murder or violent crimes or after completing their sentences and parole/probation
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and released from prison.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and released from prison
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape or terrorist activities
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape, or terrorist activities.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, voluntary manslaughter, or non-marital rape
@8F8N6RV4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they're not insane. They should take some sort of test or meet with a therapist.
@7PV36BB3yrs3Y
Yes, except for only the most heinous monsters
@8FPLGKD4yrs4Y
Yes, except those who are serving time for voter fraud, but they should regain the ability to vote afterward.
@8FSLGMY4yrs4Y
it depends on the law they broke.