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davidpdx

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1. I hope that they are able to override the veto

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Jan 16, 2016, 02:02 AM

Jan 2016

Once someone has served their time in jail/prison they deserve a chance to prove themselves rehabilitated. Letting them vote is telling them that they are again part of the community. Considering all the scrutiny they are under it is the least we can do.

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I hope that they are able to override the veto davidpdx Jan 2016 #1