The Reprehensible Right: Judge rules against Florida on felons paying fines to vote

[KGB]

Florida's history of denying felons the vote is actually pretty sordid and racist.

Really? Denying felons the right to vote is racist?

What does this tell us about your attitude toward those of races that you deem to be the targets of such “racism”?

Tell me your wingnut logic why felons shouldn’t be allowed to vote.

The fact that you asked why felons shouldn’t be allowed to vote is more telling than anything...

 

[KGB]

Wow, just wow. Biden might have a chance to win Florida after all.

---Federal judge rules Florida can’t stop more than 700,000 felons from voting---

Federal judge rules Florida can’t stop more than 700,000 felons from voting

Good for him. He's absolutely correct. Poll taxes are unconstitutional.

So is a prison sentence also a de facto poll tax in your warped logic?

 

[Coyote]

Florida's history of denying felons the vote is actually pretty sordid and racist.

Really? Denying felons the right to vote is racist?

What does this tell us about your attitude toward those of races that you deem to be the targets of such “racism”?

You clearly did not read the article I linked to did you?

 

[Coyote]

If they have done their time and are no longer on probation I have no problem with it.

Florida's bill was attempting to redefine "doing their time" to stretch it to include payment of all fines and fees.

They will just start keeping them in jail or supervised probation for not paying their fines and fees.

Which disproportionately effects poor people and puts people in jail who do not need to be there.

 

[Coyote]

‘The judge called the Florida rules a “pay to vote” system that are unconstitutional when applied to felons “who are otherwise eligible to vote but are genuinely unable to pay the required amount.”’

Judge rules against Florida on felons paying fines to vote

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge ruled Sunday...

apnews.com

Needless to say, Republicans will appeal the ruling and continue their voter suppression efforts.

This is also an example of the reprehensible right’s contempt for the will of the people, as the amendment to the Florida constitution restoring voting rights to ex-offenders was approved by an overwhelming majority of voters.

It's a poll tax and thus completely unconstitutional.

But republicans are OK with anything that suppresses turnout.

It's not a poll tax you moron.....they are felons, they broke the law and were sent to prison. Part of their punishment is often a fine that they need to pay to get right with what they did...you dumb ass....once they pay that they can vote...

A Poll Tax, you dumb ass....is a general tax on the Right to vote....you have to actually pay a fee to vote..this ain't that you dumb ass....

Sorry, it's a poll tax.

It's ok, I know you only really know that one line from the Constitution you claim to love.

It's only a poll tax if it applies to everyone.

Poll taxes were designed to keep the poor from voting.

You are a moron.

And this does as well. Poor felons can't pay the fines. And they are way more likely to be black.

 

[Asclepias]

No. I dont want criminals having a gun to shoot people with legally.

Legally shoot people?

.

Legally own a gun to shoot people with.

 

[Sun Devil 92]

‘The judge called the Florida rules a “pay to vote” system that are unconstitutional when applied to felons “who are otherwise eligible to vote but are genuinely unable to pay the required amount.”’

Judge rules against Florida on felons paying fines to vote

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge ruled Sunday...

apnews.com

Needless to say, Republicans will appeal the ruling and continue their voter suppression efforts.

This is also an example of the reprehensible right’s contempt for the will of the people, as the amendment to the Florida constitution restoring voting rights to ex-offenders was approved by an overwhelming majority of voters.

It's a poll tax and thus completely unconstitutional.

But republicans are OK with anything that suppresses turnout.

It's not a poll tax you moron.....they are felons, they broke the law and were sent to prison. Part of their punishment is often a fine that they need to pay to get right with what they did...you dumb ass....once they pay that they can vote...

A Poll Tax, you dumb ass....is a general tax on the Right to vote....you have to actually pay a fee to vote..this ain't that you dumb ass....

Sorry, it's a poll tax.

It's ok, I know you only really know that one line from the Constitution you claim to love.

It's only a poll tax if it applies to everyone.

Poll taxes were designed to keep the poor from voting.

You are a moron.

And this does as well. Poor felons can't pay the fines. And they are way more likely to be black.

Can't pay the fine...don't do the crime.

It's bullshit to think we should make that kind of allowance.

 

[Asclepias]

‘The judge called the Florida rules a “pay to vote” system that are unconstitutional when applied to felons “who are otherwise eligible to vote but are genuinely unable to pay the required amount.”’

Judge rules against Florida on felons paying fines to vote

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge ruled Sunday...

apnews.com

Needless to say, Republicans will appeal the ruling and continue their voter suppression efforts.

This is also an example of the reprehensible right’s contempt for the will of the people, as the amendment to the Florida constitution restoring voting rights to ex-offenders was approved by an overwhelming majority of voters.

It's a poll tax and thus completely unconstitutional.

But republicans are OK with anything that suppresses turnout.

It's not a poll tax you moron.....they are felons, they broke the law and were sent to prison. Part of their punishment is often a fine that they need to pay to get right with what they did...you dumb ass....once they pay that they can vote...

A Poll Tax, you dumb ass....is a general tax on the Right to vote....you have to actually pay a fee to vote..this ain't that you dumb ass....

Sorry, it's a poll tax.

It's ok, I know you only really know that one line from the Constitution you claim to love.

It's only a poll tax if it applies to everyone.

Poll taxes were designed to keep the poor from voting.

You are a moron.

And this does as well. Poor felons can't pay the fines. And they are way more likely to be black.

Can't pay the fine...don't do the crime.

It's bullshit to think we should make that kind of allowance.

Poll taxes are illegal.

Voting doesnt have shit to do with finances.

 

[JoeMoma]

So according to this ruling, time does not equal money.

 

[Sun Devil 92]

‘The judge called the Florida rules a “pay to vote” system that are unconstitutional when applied to felons “who are otherwise eligible to vote but are genuinely unable to pay the required amount.”’

Judge rules against Florida on felons paying fines to vote

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge ruled Sunday...

apnews.com

Needless to say, Republicans will appeal the ruling and continue their voter suppression efforts.

This is also an example of the reprehensible right’s contempt for the will of the people, as the amendment to the Florida constitution restoring voting rights to ex-offenders was approved by an overwhelming majority of voters.

It's a poll tax and thus completely unconstitutional.

But republicans are OK with anything that suppresses turnout.

It's not a poll tax you moron.....they are felons, they broke the law and were sent to prison. Part of their punishment is often a fine that they need to pay to get right with what they did...you dumb ass....once they pay that they can vote...

A Poll Tax, you dumb ass....is a general tax on the Right to vote....you have to actually pay a fee to vote..this ain't that you dumb ass....

Sorry, it's a poll tax.

It's ok, I know you only really know that one line from the Constitution you claim to love.

It's only a poll tax if it applies to everyone.

Poll taxes were designed to keep the poor from voting.

You are a moron.

And this does as well. Poor felons can't pay the fines. And they are way more likely to be black.

Can't pay the fine...don't do the crime.

It's bullshit to think we should make that kind of allowance.

Poll taxes are illegal.

Voting doesnt have shit to do with finances.

Can't pay the fine....don't do the crime.

It's bullshit to think we should make that kind of allowance.

 

[Godboy]

‘The judge called the Florida rules a “pay to vote” system that are unconstitutional when applied to felons “who are otherwise eligible to vote but are genuinely unable to pay the required amount.”’

Judge rules against Florida on felons paying fines to vote

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge ruled Sunday...

apnews.com

Needless to say, Republicans will appeal the ruling and continue their voter suppression efforts.

This is also an example of the reprehensible right’s contempt for the will of the people, as the amendment to the Florida constitution restoring voting rights to ex-offenders was approved by an overwhelming majority of voters.

Why do you care about this? Is it because so many black people are felons?

 

[Godboy]

Look everyone— yet another overt plug for the "right" of criminals to decide your fate. Remember, remember the third of November . . .

These people have served their time. There is no reason why they shouldn't be able to vote.

Nah, fuck them.

 

[Godboy]

Great news. Everyone should have the right to vote if they are a citizen. Why you mad?

Not felons.

 

[rightwinger]

Wow, just wow. Biden might have a chance to win Florida after all.

---Federal judge rules Florida can’t stop more than 700,000 felons from voting---

Federal judge rules Florida can’t stop more than 700,000 felons from voting

They had the right to vote once they served their time.

Florida just can’t tie the vote to paying your fines

they can tie it to whatever restitution is needed.

Court says they can’t.

 

[Bob Blaylock]

You clearly did not read the article I linked to did you?

Yes, I did.

It's racist bullshit. From the side that is fond of falsely accusing its opposition of racism.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

If they have done their time and are no longer on probation I have no problem with it.

Florida's bill was attempting to redefine "doing their time" to stretch it to include payment of all fines and fees.

They will just start keeping them in jail or supervised probation for not paying their fines and fees.

Which disproportionately effects poor people and puts people in jail who do not need to be there.

If you cannot pay your fees and fines, you should stay on supervised probation, meaning you don't get right to vote back! It doesn't matter if you owe $5 or $5 million.

 

[Crepitus]

‘The judge called the Florida rules a “pay to vote” system that are unconstitutional when applied to felons “who are otherwise eligible to vote but are genuinely unable to pay the required amount.”’

Judge rules against Florida on felons paying fines to vote

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge ruled Sunday...

apnews.com

Needless to say, Republicans will appeal the ruling and continue their voter suppression efforts.

This is also an example of the reprehensible right’s contempt for the will of the people, as the amendment to the Florida constitution restoring voting rights to ex-offenders was approved by an overwhelming majority of voters.

It's a poll tax and thus completely unconstitutional.

But republicans are OK with anything that suppresses turnout.

It's not a poll tax you moron.....they are felons, they broke the law and were sent to prison. Part of their punishment is often a fine that they need to pay to get right with what they did...you dumb ass....once they pay that they can vote...

A Poll Tax, you dumb ass....is a general tax on the Right to vote....you have to actually pay a fee to vote..this ain't that you dumb ass....

Sorry, it's a poll tax.

It's ok, I know you only really know that one line from the Constitution you claim to love.

It's only a poll tax if it applies to everyone.

Poll taxes were designed to keep the poor from voting.

You are a moron.

If you have to pay it before you can vote it's a poll tax.

Period fucking dot.

 

[Crepitus]

Wow, just wow. Biden might have a chance to win Florida after all.

---Federal judge rules Florida can’t stop more than 700,000 felons from voting---

Federal judge rules Florida can’t stop more than 700,000 felons from voting

Good for him. He's absolutely correct. Poll taxes are unconstitutional.

So is a prison sentence also a de facto poll tax in your warped logic?

Huh?

 

[Coyote]

If they have done their time and are no longer on probation I have no problem with it.

Florida's bill was attempting to redefine "doing their time" to stretch it to include payment of all fines and fees.

They will just start keeping them in jail or supervised probation for not paying their fines and fees.

Which disproportionately effects poor people and puts people in jail who do not need to be there.

If you cannot pay your fees and fines, you should stay on supervised probation, meaning you don't get right to vote back! It doesn't matter if you owe $5 or $5 million.

Nope. I disagree. If they serve the time, they have served the time.

 

[Coyote]

You clearly did not read the article I linked to did you?

Yes, I did.

It's racist bullshit. From the side that is fond of falsely accusing its opposition of racism.

What specifically is "racist bullshit"?