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Poliboard Poll: Should Convicted Felons get rights restored?
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:02 am
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:02 am
Title says it all:
After someone is convicted of a felony, after they serve their sentence, should they be able to own a firearm and vote, or is the felony label a scarlet letter they should wear forever?
Do we believe in redemption, and are forgiving of other neighbors transgressions, or is the conviction permanent?
After someone is convicted of a felony, after they serve their sentence, should they be able to own a firearm and vote, or is the felony label a scarlet letter they should wear forever?
Do we believe in redemption, and are forgiving of other neighbors transgressions, or is the conviction permanent?
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Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:04 am to BamaCoaster
I believe they can petition to have their rights restored and some do. I'm good with that.
I have a friend who got busted and later did just that.
I have a friend who got busted and later did just that.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:05 am to BamaCoaster
absolutely, unless the Constitution is properly amended.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:07 am to BamaCoaster
Not all felons are equal
Some should, some shouldn’t
Some should, some shouldn’t
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:07 am to BamaCoaster
The right to own a gun is fundamentally rooted in the right of self defense. That need doesn’t end for felons who are not in jail. If that right is taken away, in my opinion, the state accepts the obligation to keep that person safe, until they restore that right.
I don’t think voting is nearly as serious an issue.
I don’t think voting is nearly as serious an issue.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:08 am to BamaCoaster
Yes.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:08 am to BamaCoaster
No.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:08 am to arcalades
After they complete their complete sentence including probation, they should have the right to petition.
If they are in good standing, they should.
If they are in good standing, they should.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:10 am to BamaCoaster
No.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:10 am to BamaCoaster
Do they pay taxes?
If so then. Yes.
If you are a freeloader than you should have no voting rights.
Cant wait for all the “shall not be infringed” people to come in here and say “no”.
If so then. Yes.
If you are a freeloader than you should have no voting rights.
Cant wait for all the “shall not be infringed” people to come in here and say “no”.
This post was edited on 5/15/21 at 11:11 am
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:10 am to BamaCoaster
Time served. I have no problem with that.
I wonder if any of them are aware that they voted Democrat in 2020?
I wonder if any of them are aware that they voted Democrat in 2020?
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:11 am to BamaCoaster
I've got mixed views on this. I don't know the law so maybe someone can expand on this.
I think a convicted felon should be able to get his rights back if they pay their debt to society. This is my sticking point, if a felon is convicted of a violent crime involving a firearm then I think they should lose the right to own a gun forever.
I'm by no means a gun control advocate and strongly back 2A
I think a convicted felon should be able to get his rights back if they pay their debt to society. This is my sticking point, if a felon is convicted of a violent crime involving a firearm then I think they should lose the right to own a gun forever.
I'm by no means a gun control advocate and strongly back 2A
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:12 am to BamaCoaster
quote:
after they serve their sentence, should they be able to own a firearm and vote
Yes. Once all parole and fines have been satisfied, you should get your rights restored.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:13 am to Jrv2damac
quote:
Not all felons are equal
Some should, some shouldn’t
Good luck with this one
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:15 am to Robin Masters
quote:
If you are a freeloader than you should have no voting rights.
Like your stank arse Irish ancestors?
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:16 am to BamaCoaster
Should a person convicted of election fraud ever be allowed to vote again?
No.
No.
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:17 am to BamaCoaster
I believe it should be determined by each state
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:17 am to momentoftruth87
quote:
momentoftruth87
Why not?
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:18 am to roadGator
quote:
Should a person convicted of election fraud ever be allowed to vote again?
No.
Unless they were sentenced by a liberal judge of course
Posted on 5/15/21 at 11:18 am to BamaCoaster
One size doesn't fit all in this case.
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