Disenfranchisement Of Felons
“It's about dignity, honor, and improving the odds of a safe, successful return to society. And it’s about second chances - who among us doesn’t need and deserve a second chance?” (Orlando Sentinel by Michael T. Morley). Three states out of the fifty do not let convicted felons vote: Kentucky, Iowa, and Florida. Things have not always been this way. Around the time of 1960-1970, felons started to gain their right to vote back. But, in 2000, 6000,000 felons who paid their time were still not allowed to vote. As of October 2016, 6.1 million people can’t vote in the presidential election because of felony disenfranchisement laws. After convicted felons have paid their debt to society, they should be able to vote because money would be saved,
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According to the Orlando-Sentinel by Michael T. Morley, felons have not earned back their right to vote and are still bad people. This is incorrect because the system ensures that felons have truly turned their lives around before giving them the power to vote. Also, the Los Angeles Times by Sharon Brown and Roger Clegg states that many African Americans are attacked by them being the majority of people who can’t vote. But, voting restrictions remain consistent with the U.S. constitution and Federal Voting Rights Act and were not put into place for discrimination against race. Finally, According to Michael B. Mukasey from the Wall Street Journal, felons have an unlimited number of chances. This is not true because the court will recognize if the person is not deserving of their right if they get in constant trouble. Because of this, rights should be something that is able to be earned back. In conclusion, felons should be allowed to vote after they have served their time because they have already paid their debt to society. With this put in place, it will make things all around better. Having rights makes felons feel like they are a contributing part of society, not a nuisance. Everyone makes mistakes, and we all deserve to make it right again. Though many may think otherwise, the right to vote should be restored to every convicted felon who truly deserves
According to the Orlando-Sentinel by Michael T. Morley, felons have not earned back their right to vote and are still bad people. This is incorrect because the system ensures that felons have truly turned their lives around before giving them the power to vote. Also, the Los Angeles Times by Sharon Brown and Roger Clegg states that many African Americans are attacked by them being the majority of people who can’t vote. But, voting restrictions remain consistent with the U.S. constitution and Federal Voting Rights Act and were not put into place for discrimination against race. Finally, According to Michael B. Mukasey from the Wall Street Journal, felons have an unlimited number of chances. This is not true because the court will recognize if the person is not deserving of their right if they get in constant trouble. Because of this, rights should be something that is able to be earned back. In conclusion, felons should be allowed to vote after they have served their time because they have already paid their debt to society. With this put in place, it will make things all around better. Having rights makes felons feel like they are a contributing part of society, not a nuisance. Everyone makes mistakes, and we all deserve to make it right again. Though many may think otherwise, the right to vote should be restored to every convicted felon who truly deserves