John Oliver - Felony Disenfranchisement

"Only in Florida"

YouTube: Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is Florida.
Mordhaussays...

Can't own guns either. I may be a dick, but I am one of those people that believe that most felons should permanently lose their right to vote barring a pardon.

siftbotsays...

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newtboysays...

In California, as I understand it, they are going to automatically reinstate all rights to those only convicted of felony marijuana possession/sale/cultivation now that it's legal.

Mystic95Zsays...

I think everyone except violent/sex offenders should get their voting rights back after completing the sentence... If you have paid your debt to society you should get to vote.

RFlaggsays...

This. If you are a sex offender or killed somebody, you should get your rights back. For non-violent drug offences as soon as you are out, for theft and other crimes against other people, perhaps a period of time after if you got off early, but otherwise, there's no reason to hold off rights...

Mystic95Zsaid:

I think everyone except violent/sex offenders should get their voting rights back after completing the sentence... If you have paid your debt to society you should get to vote.

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