Why I think Felons should be allowed to Vote and Serve

[ScorpioRising007]

I think Felons should be allowed to Vote, should be allowed to serve in the military, and should be allowed to serve on a jury. I think we are unfairly excluding them from rights they should have. Their opinion matters. They could have done their time, but turn out to be great soldiers on the field. They could be a great contribution to our voting system. I had met felons who are republican and ones democrats. I also think if they have done their time and are back in the working class population they should be allowed to serve on a jury. They actually have been there, done that. They been in the other person's shoes accused of a crime, they know very well how the court and prison system works, their opinion on a jury really could make a big difference.

Just my two cents. What are your thoughts?

 

[Harry Dresden]

I think Felons should be allowed to Vote, should be allowed to serve in the military, and should be allowed to serve on a jury. I think we are unfairly excluding them from rights they should have. Their opinion matters. They could have done their time, but turn out to be great soldiers on the field. They could be a great contribution to our voting system. I had met felons who are republican and ones democrats. I also think if they have done their time and are back in the working class population they should be allowed to serve on a jury. They actually have been there, done that. They been in the other person's shoes accused of a crime, they know very well how the court and prison system works, their opinion on a jury really could make a big difference.

Just my two cents. What are your thoughts?

what kind of felons?.....

 

[iamwhatiseem]

I think Felons should be allowed to Vote, should be allowed to serve in the military, and should be allowed to serve on a jury. I think we are unfairly excluding them from rights they should have. Their opinion matters. They could have done their time, but turn out to be great soldiers on the field. They could be a great contribution to our voting system. I had met felons who are republican and ones democrats. I also think if they have done their time and are back in the working class population they should be allowed to serve on a jury. They actually have been there, done that. They been in the other person's shoes accused of a crime, they know very well how the court and prison system works, their opinion on a jury really could make a big difference.

Just my two cents. What are your thoughts?

It depends on what their crimes were.
You can be a felon and your crime was non violent, and you did it when you were young and stupid.
You can also be a felon for committing violent acts against innocent people.
Two very different things.

 

[1srelluc]

The jury angle is interesting.....I retired from VDOC (corrections) and when they find that out after I'm summoned they strike my name and tell me not to show up. I may as well be a felon in that regard myself.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

I think Felons should be allowed to Vote, should be allowed to serve in the military, and should be allowed to serve on a jury. I think we are unfairly excluding them from rights they should have. Their opinion matters. They could have done their time, but turn out to be great soldiers on the field. They could be a great contribution to our voting system. I had met felons who are republican and ones democrats. I also think if they have done their time and are back in the working class population they should be allowed to serve on a jury. They actually have been there, done that. They been in the other person's shoes accused of a crime, they know very well how the court and prison system works, their opinion on a jury really could make a big difference.

Just my two cents. What are your thoughts?

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Your two cents sounds like you might actually be saying "we" instead of "they".




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[Care4all]

I think Felons should be allowed to Vote, should be allowed to serve in the military, and should be allowed to serve on a jury. I think we are unfairly excluding them from rights they should have. Their opinion matters. They could have done their time, but turn out to be great soldiers on the field. They could be a great contribution to our voting system. I had met felons who are republican and ones democrats. I also think if they have done their time and are back in the working class population they should be allowed to serve on a jury. They actually have been there, done that. They been in the other person's shoes accused of a crime, they know very well how the court and prison system works, their opinion on a jury really could make a big difference.

Just my two cents. What are your thoughts?

in Maine, 1 of 2 states.......prisoners can vote while jailed .....they do not lose that constitutional right....

Those imprisoned do not have much interest in registering to vote / voting, and that is what is actually taking place on the ground.

They can not serve on juries while imprisoned.

I'm fine with it, we already do it....but most felons while in jail, don't seem to be that interested in it.... At least... not in Maine.

 

[ScorpioRising007]

in Maine, 1 of 2 states.......prisoners can vote while jailed .....they do not lose that constitutional right....

Those imprisoned do not have much interest in registering to vote / voting, and that is what is actually taking place on the ground.

They can not serve on juries while imprisoned.

I'm fine with it, we already do it....but most felons while in jail, don't seem to be that interested in it.... At least... not in Maine.

I was referring to those who served their time who are out of jail. Those with felonies on record who are not currently in prison.