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Originally Posted by Tithesmeister
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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I looked a couple things up on it. Looks like it might differ state by state.
Personally, I believe felons should be able to vote after paying their debt to society.
As far as owning a firearm. That's tricky in my mind. Because if it were a violent crime, I can understand prohibiting them from owning a firearm. But then a little voice in my head asks, "If they've done their time, have they no right to defend themselves?" And, "If they still pay taxes, and are citizens, don't they still have a Constitutional right to own a firearm?" If considered from this point of view, it almost sounds un-Constitutional.
I'm not outraged or protesting. I certainly don't know the details of the issue. I'm just pondering.
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