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Originally Posted by Aquila
I've never looked into it, but why aren't felons allowed to vote?
Is it Constitutional to deny voting rights to felons?
Are they tax exempt?
If not, isn't taxation without representation a thing that got under the skin of our Founding Fathers?
And if they've done their time, they've paid their debt to society, right?
I've never examined this issue. I'm on my phone right now. I might look it up if I have time.
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Generally it is my understanding that a convicted felon cannot legally vote or own a gun or be in possession of a gun. I believe that is the case in general. After a certain length of time AFTER getting off of probation, it is possible in some cases to have your rights restored, or so I have heard, you know from a “friend” who is more knowledgeable of such matters than I am. I’m sure this may vary from place to place and under different circumstances.
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