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I tend to agree that anyone who has been convicted of a crime, and who has fulfilled his sentence, should regain all of his full rights. If he's “paid his debt to society”, then I see no basis for society to demand more from him.
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I would be much more sympathetic to the idea of felons being treated more harshly, even after completing their sentences, if being a felon meant what it used to—someone who has willfully committed a particularly serious crime. But our body of laws has become so complex and convoluted, that the average American unwittingly commits three felonies per day. Under our corrupt legal system, the only legal difference between you and I and someone who has been convicted of a felony is that we haven't been caught.
It's a little difficult to take seriously when, if asked questions by a cop I know I should ask for a lawyer. And not because I have anything to hide, but practically speaking who the hell knows what crimes I may be confessing to by talking about something I did that I believe was perfectly legal?
Now, having said all that, I'll say this as well. Anyone who thinks that Mr. Holder's motive in proposing that ex-felons be given their voting rights is anything but blatantly partisan is an ignorant fool.
Orrr...Holden is left of center, and rehabilitation over punitive measures are legitimately representative of liberal ideals?
The Democratic party is the party of criminals.
Aaaaan I stopped reading there.
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