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 ineligible to vote due to voter disenfranchisement and only two states, Maine and Vermont, have no restrictions on allowing felons to vote. Opponents of felon voting rights argue that a citizen forfeits their rights to vote when they are convicted of a felony. Proponents argue that the arcane law disenfranchises millions of Americans from participating in democracy and has an adverse affect on poor communities.
@7PTCG385mos
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, non-marital rape or manslaughter
@9423HL46mos
Not violent offenders. Lesser non violent felons after finishing sentences and parole
@93ZP8QG6mos
Yes, except for those convicted of murder or violent crimes, and only after completing their sentences and parole/probation.
@7PTCG387mos
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, manslaughter or non-marital rape
@7PTCG387mos
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, manslaughter or non-marital rape.
@93MK6S97mos
yes, except for any voting on any conviction stances
@93HNT698mos
No, but depends on how bad the charges are, if you have a Class X felony or any felony you shouldn't be able to vote
@93GHPLP8mos
No, but it depends on the crime the person committed.
@93DHP4B8mos
This question should be decided by the states.
@93B2LX28mos
If they have shown actual remorse, changed, and served their time
@92YHQCV8mos
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
@92YHQCV8mos
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
@92YHQCV8mos
Yes, except for felons who are sentenced to life in prison without parole
@7T2MB669mos
Yes, and, depending on the crime, after the sentence/parole/probation is completed.
@92ZT2NT9mos
Yes, but it depends on what the convicted criminal has done.
@92QDC3B9mos
depending on if it was wrongful imprisonment or petty charges but it its child rapist,serial killers and those type then no so its a so-so question.
@92NPZZ39mos
Depending on what they went to jail for.
@7PTCG3810mos
Yes, except for felons convicted of manslaughter, murder or rape
@MSelvig10mos
Per the 10th Amendment to the United States Constitution, the States reserve the right to make this decision.
@92BKNSF10mos
I think that it depends on the crime, Everyone should have the right to vote but if you kill a child or for sexual assault on a child or murder in general then No, you shouldn't be allowed to do most things that other people can do.
@7VCJM9T10mos
Yes, but not people convicted of voter disenfranchisement or tampering with machines and the voting process.
@9229SCK10mos
As long as they get mental support.
@8ZZTH4H10mos
It depends what crimes they commited.
@8ZR22X411mos
They should be able to vote depending on what kind of crime they committed/ convicted of.
@ForWheelen11mos
As long as the sentence and restitution is satisfied and there must be a minimum of 10 years without any further arrests
@heatherdvdprince…11mos
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.
@8ZM787S11mos
Yes, before they are sent to prison and after they are released
@8ZFWLBX11mos
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.
@8ZD5R8M11mos
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
@ThomasJJ9912mos
Yes, for smaller crimes but not violent ones.
@RickStewart12mos
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.
@8VHBC3L12mos
No, the average citizen shouldn't have voting rights.
@8PWXW4S12mos
Yes, unless they have murdered in a way that's not in self defense, or committed a violent crime
@8VC7WDN12mos
Yes, but only after they have proven record of rehabilitation into a productive lifestyle can they be given back to the right to vote.
@8YRMXBH1yr
Yes, if they pay taxes, live in a stable environment, and show that they have changed prior to their crime
@7PTCG381yr
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, voluntary manslaughter, or non-marital rape
@8YF8VZ51yr
Yes, after completing their sentence/parole/probation unless convicted of murder, rape other violent crimes and/or espionage.
@8Y8D4H81yr
No, criminals need to be punished for their crimes
@8PWXW4S1yr
Yes, unless they have murdered not in self defense, or committed a violent crime
@8XZCH8R1yr
Yes but only after completing their sentence and parole/ probation and if their crime wasn’t higher than petty
@8XVDJS61yr
Yes and No. It really depends on the crime they have been convicted with
@8XT5R4B1yr
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!
@8XP4MLR1yr
Yes, unless the crime is serious.
@88LK76J1yr
@8XJNSPJ1yr
Yes if they are properly educated on the issues and are deemed mentally competent.
@8XBXMYL1yr
Yes, unless committed murder/violent crimes/rape and after their sentences/parole/probation.
@Thomasj661yr
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation. Also, it depends on the crime.
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@8WVSFDZ1yr
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.
@8WVKFJ81yr
Only specific convicts should get the right
