@98CWLY93yrs3Y
They are still humans with valid opinions
@HelcovichEmireRepublican3mos3MO
They're gonna vote for whoever is the most lenient on crimes, they're gonna vote for the anarchist.
@9RRFDYZ12mos12MO
I totally agree. They are still human and still have a right to have an opinion. They are still citizens of the United States, and should be able to have the right to vote just like any other citizen.
If someone is convicted of a “hate crime” for expressing an honest opinion (and it looks a though the country is heading in that direction), then that person should be allowed to vote to decriminalize hate crimes.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
You understand that "honest opinions" can still be inciting hatred and/or violence, right?
Secondly, yea, all criminals should be allowed the same rights to vote as any other citizen.
While I understand your viewpoint, it's important to remember that voting is both a right and a privilege. It's a way to participate in our democratic process, and as such, it should be handled responsibly. Consider this, should someone convicted of election fraud, a crime that directly undermines the voting process, still have the right to participate in that process? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
I completely disagree with the notion that voting should be considered a "privilege" in any nation that is meant to be a democracy. Unless all members of a nation are guaranteed their share of an equal vote or decision-making say, then that system is fundamentally NOT democratic. Any system that denies the right to vote to it's own citizens is anti-democratic, not to mention the basic fact that any nation that can deny voting rights to prisoners will have a vested interest in imprisoning those that disagree with the desires of the ruling class.
Elections should be guaranteed to all, and be made more easily accessible and safe. We shouldn't deny the right to vote for any citizen for any reason, especially not as punishment.
@SquirrelTommy2yrs2Y
While I understand the passion behind your argument, it's important to consider the balance between rights and responsibilities in a democratic society. The right to vote is indeed a cornerstone of democracy, yet it also carries with it a responsibility to uphold and respect the laws that govern that society. When someone commits a serious crime, they have shown a disregard for these laws.
As a specific example, consider a person convicted of a serious crime such as murder. This person has demonstrated a disregard for the most fundamental right of another citizen – the right to lif… Read more
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