Democrat wants felons to vote?

[Big Money]

WE NEED MORE VOTES TO KEEP THE SENATE​

Eric Holder urged states to repeal laws that prohibit felons from voting on Tuesday.






http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/us/politics/holder-urges-states-to-repeal-bans-on-voting-by-felons.html

 

[maineman]

what does it mean to pay one's debt to society if one is then forever forbidden from participating?

 

[Big Money]

what does it mean to pay one's debt to society if one is then forever forbidden from participating?

Fewer votes for Democrats, Commander?

 

[maineman]

not necessarily... fewer citizens participating in our government - certainly.

but I imagine you think that's a good thing, eh son?

 

[Big Money]

not necessarily... fewer citizens participating in our government - certainly. but I imagine you think that's a good thing, eh son?

Son...


That was a short dip, Commander. Feeling calmer now?

 

[SmarterthanYou]

what does it mean to pay one's debt to society if one is then forever forbidden from participating?

you mean like being able to keep and bear arms after one pays their debt to society?

 

[Big Money]

you mean like being able to keep and bear arms after one pays their debt to society?

Careful. The Commander may need another swim in the pool if you ask him questions like that.

 

[maineman]

you mean like being able to keep and bear arms after one pays their debt to society?

if they pay their debt and participate in government, they can change the gun laws, can they not? If they cannot participate in government, they are powerless.

 

[maineman]

Son...


That was a short dip, Commander. Feeling calmer now?

the pool guy came so I took the dogs for a walk. And again... I am, and have been for some time, quite calm.... content.... happy.... loving life.

 

[Big Money]

if they pay their debt and participate in government, they can change the gun laws, can they not? If they cannot participate in government, they are powerless.

You want felons to be powerful, Commander?

 

[Big Money]

the pool guy came so I took the dogs for a walk. And again... I am, and have been for some time, quite calm.... content.... happy.... loving life.

So you say, Commander. Indeed you do.

 

[Celticguy]

Inasmuch as noone ever pays that debt in reality (think they will get that job after a turn in the pen ?) I see no reason to ever restore rights.
if you want to revisit the big picture then we can talk.

 

[StormX]

Colored me surprised.....democrats trying to get more voters, bad enough they use the dead and illegals to cheat.

 

[maineman]

You want felons to be powerful, Commander?

I want those who pay their debt to society to then be reintegrated into the process of participating in governing that society.

 

[Big Money]

I see no reason to ever restore rights.

What reasons could there be?


Studies show that felons who have been denied the right to vote are far more likely to vote for Democrats than Republicans.


http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/us/politics/holder-urges-states-to-repeal-bans-on-voting-by-felons.html?_r=0

 

[maineman]

So you say, Commander. Indeed you do.

big money: grand master of the self evident phrase.

 

[Big Money]

I want those who pay their debt to society to then be reintegrated into the process of participating in governing that society.

As long as they vote the right way, Commander?

 

[maineman]

the right way is to vote...period... to participate... what party they vote for is certainly none of my business, nor yours.

 

[Big Money]

the right way is to vote...period... to participate... what party they vote for is certainly none of my business, nor yours.

Your claim of disinterestedness is noted, Commander.

 

[Celticguy]

What reasons could there be?


Studies show that felons who have been denied the right to vote are far more likely to vote for Democrats than Republicans.


http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/us/politics/holder-urges-states-to-repeal-bans-on-voting-by-felons.html?_r=0

Or more simply and principled, felons opted to live outside society so thats where you leave them.