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IndyOp

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5. My understanding of Sander's position is

Reply to Renew Deal (Reply #2)

Wed Apr 24, 2019, 06:18 PM

Apr 2019

that ALL citizens over the age of 18 have a right to vote.

I am not sure I agree with him, while in jail it may be appropriate to lose that right like other rights are lost - freedom to go where you want, etc.

Then again, barring any citizens from voting leaves racist Republicans a way of cutting off rights to “some” citizens. In some states, jail time means losing the right to vote for the rest of your life, other states block the while in jail and on probation only. Racist states limit rights if at all possible and Sanders does not want to leave wiggle room for denial of rights for anyone.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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LOL at MSNBC trying to bait Buttigieg and others into endorsing all INCARCERATED felons being given [View all] Celerity Apr 2019 OP

Settle Down, Beavis Roy Rolling Apr 2019 #1

oki Butthead Celerity Apr 2019 #3

Has anyone asked Bernie if he thinks convicted child molesters serving prison terms should vote? Renew Deal Apr 2019 #2

My understanding of Sander's position is IndyOp Apr 2019 #5

He thinks terrorists should vote so why not tymorial Apr 2019 #15

This is why continual politic'ing is a bad idea. Chin music Apr 2019 #4

Prison is not a 'free' environment, EVERYTHING has a cost Celerity Apr 2019 #6

I guess I didnt think of that. But, How would they know? Chin music Apr 2019 #10

Are prisoners actually demanding the right to vote? sop Apr 2019 #7

some are I guess, BUT yes, a lot of it is 'gin up a wedge issue' shite by the MSM also, IMHO Celerity Apr 2019 #8

This is Nothing but a Trick Questions Designed to Paint Dems as Being Out of the Mainstream. Indykatie Apr 2019 #9

Yes, Yes & Yes! peggysue2 Apr 2019 #13

Yeah, Democrats need to focus on GOP voter suppression schemes, not this stuff sop Apr 2019 #16

Pete won't be baited that easily leftofcool Apr 2019 #11

GOP eager to turn up the volume: "Democrats Soft On Crime". oasis Apr 2019 #12

This is why it's bad to try to differentiate yourself... WeekiWater Apr 2019 #14