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Kentucky Makes It Almost Impossible for Felons to Vote. Rand Paul Wants to Change That.
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"Sen. Rand Paul began the new year by lobbying for one of his favorite causes: criminal-justice reform. Last week, Paul issued a press release urging the Kentucky Legislature to act on a bill that would let state voters decide whether or not to create a path back to voting rights for nonviolent felons who have completed their sentences. ..." ...
"This isn't the first time that Paul has pushed to ease restrictions on felons' voting rights. In 2013, speaking to a predominantly minority audience in Kentucky, Paul said, "I am in favor of letting [felons] get their rights back, the right to vote…Second Amendment rights, all your rights to come back." This was not an especially popular stance within the GOP back then. ..." ... |
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Millwright66
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| Maybe we all ought to be asking "WHY?" ! While I can agree the "expansion of felony crimes" has entrapped a lot of otherwise good citizens, i can't see "wiping the slate" is a worthwhile endeavor. Restitution ought to be on a "case-by-case" basis with the felon submitting a plea/justification for his "voting rights" restoration. Not a "blanket" pogrom. |
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