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14. Because "inalienable" is a tricky concept to some people

Tue Oct 2, 2012, 12:15 PM

Oct 2012

If Thomas Jefferson has said unalienable, which I think is the correct word, perhaps it would have fewer loopholes <joke>

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please explain to me- why can't felons who have served their time vote? [View all] w8liftinglady Oct 2012 OP

It's a state, not a federal, matter. MADem Oct 2012 #1

Was overturned in PA JPZenger Oct 2012 #2

Only 4 states disenfranchise felons permanently frazzled Oct 2012 #3

Because former felons tend to vote democrat LynneSin Oct 2012 #4

Except in Alaska. Arctic Dave Oct 2012 #9

Hahaha Canuckistanian Oct 2012 #18

From Wikipedia, but seems a good account... TreasonousBastard Oct 2012 #5

Republicans probably help continue this practice because Auntie Bush Oct 2012 #6

In Texas,Home of the private prison,this is a major issue w8liftinglady Oct 2012 #7

Naacp President Ben Jealous was on msm this goclark Oct 2012 #8

Because many of them are Black... Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2012 #11

I don't understand the justification for this either gollygee Oct 2012 #12

Old rule. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #13

Because "inalienable" is a tricky concept to some people cthulu2016 Oct 2012 #14

In NC oswaldactedalone Oct 2012 #15

and make it difficult to register again w8liftinglady Oct 2012 #17

I would call for a national movement gopiscrap Oct 2012 #19

Beats me. In my state those in prison can vote. cali Oct 2012 #20

Since I am facing a felony, I am curious also HeeBGBz Oct 2012 #21

Your state of residence. DollarBillHines Oct 2012 #23

Thank you n/t HeeBGBz Oct 2012 #24

They can in many states. Blue_In_AK Oct 2012 #22

Many states allow... AzSweet Oct 2012 #25

vote government101 Oct 2012 #26

k&r... spanone Oct 2012 #29

Probably alot of felons can vote but they don't even realize it. limpyhobbler Oct 2012 #30