Felony disenfranchisement is the exclusion from voting of people otherwise eligible to vote due to conviction of a criminal offense, usually restricted to the more serious class of crimes deemed felonies. Prisoners and those convicted of felonies have full voting rights in Canada.
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@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
How would it make you feel to lose your right to vote because of a past mistake, even after you’ve served your punishment?
I'd say 50 , 50 because for one reason yeah i would agree what you have done in the past was absolutley wrong but maybe after serving your time in jail , then maybe after a long time it would be better and that criminal would maybe have one right to vote on anything...
@9TNN4283mos3MO
If punishment is served then further punishment is unfair and unnecessary.
@4TY9MHN4yrs4Y
Absolutely not. When you commit a crime and are sentenced to jail you lose all right to have a say in our government.
@52855FW4yrs4Y
no-we do not want felons deciding how our country should be run-if they wanted rights they would not have tried to take rights away from others
@9VRK5733mos3MO
Yes, but only if no criminal record after 4 years after completing their sentences and parole/probation, are paying taxes
@9DK2XHH1yr1Y
If someone is never going to leave prison, they shouldn't be voting, but if someone has a high likelihood of rehabilitation, they should maintain their right to vote
@9D4YF47Libertarian1yr1Y
Yes, but only after they served their time. Prisoners should not be allowed to vote.
@9D4R2DY1yr1Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of violent; financial; and/or sexual crimes
@9D4KWW41yr1Y
Yes, but only after they serve their time.
@8GJ55J3Conservative4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have been pardoned and if they have not committed murder, sexual crimes, or financial crimes.
@9V4JT2C3mos3MO
Yes after completing sentence and parole and never for those convicted of murder or violent or sexual crimes against children
@9QSV5BH6mos6MO
If they aren't a felon, then yes, but if they are a felon, then I feel they should have to complete their sentence and also go through a rehabilitation program, proving they are fit to have that right again.
@9NSCX42 7mos7MO
Yes, as long as they pass a test demonstrating their psychological stability and wellness, and another test that demonstrates their understanding of the political system, and the political parties and policies.
@9LBFNHZ9mos9MO
No But depends what they did, if it was a drug use crime than i dont why they shouldnt be able to vote
@9KDXF5510mos10MO
erm actullay i thinbk voting is so stupid and is for adults concerned for others safety thrn their own
@9KCKVS6New Democratic10mos10MO
Only depending on their crime if it’s super bad no if you did something not so bad they can vote Don’t kill my kid then expect to vote. 🖕🖕🖕🖕
@9K6HR9K10mos10MO
Were not gonna have elections installed, and he's probably dead as we know it, i believe different from communists btw.
@9J63RNCConservative 11mos11MO
as long as their facility puts in the effort to educate them about the ideologies and platforms of the political candidates in running
@9H6GJSN1yr1Y
As long as the criminal can have a clear mind and be able to access such resources to ensure they are educated before a vote I believe they should be able to vote. This could be beneficial to them as depending on which government, they are able to have opportunities in society based on which government is in power.
@9GYSNHD1yr1Y
No, we don't want felons deciding how our country should be run. If they wanted rights they would not have to take rights away from others.
@9FM9QN91yr1Y
No, voting is a serious matter to be done rightfully. Convicted criminals are unlawful humans who would not contribute to the better of society. Voters need to be in the right state of mind and should decide for the best.
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
Everyone should be able to vote. Criminals are citizens too and voting should be a right.
@9VHBLHZ3mos3MO
yes, but only after proving that they are in a healthy psychological state and have been properly rehabilitated, as well as completing their parole and probation.
@9BMDJJNConservative2yrs2Y
yes except for violent crimes and after completing their parole/probation
@9BKSCBLConservative2yrs2Y
Yes considering that some might have been on the receiving end of a misunderstanding.
Yes, even if they are in jail
@96G7DKG2yrs2Y
Yes, so long as the convicted criminal has no criminal record involving politics
@95JY84J2yrs2Y
Yes, But it depends on the severity of the crime
@953THJ82yrs2Y
Democracy is a flawed system that gives NPCs too much power
@952NWZX2yrs2Y
Yes, except for those who are accused of corruption, murder and graft.
It really depends on the degree of the crime itself.
@94CXG6G2yrs2Y
It depends on the degree of the crime. If they committed petty theft for example and have served their sentence then they should be given back the right to vote.
@948HWJQ2yrs2Y
As long as they are paying taxes and were not convicted of a felony.
@945RR7P2yrs2Y
No, as every criminal shall be refrain from any political and human rights
No, Only when they have proven they are not a threat and that they are psychologically ok
@93VMDLR2yrs2Y
Those convicted of crimes where the crown proceeded by indictment should have no right to vote.
@93SYQ9X2yrs2Y
If they're not psychologically proven to be a sociopath, psychopath or crazy person.
I believe they should be allowed to vote as long as they are in their right mind .
@93Q7B6HNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes as long as the crime they commited was not a hate crime towards another.
@93K8RGL3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they're fully up to date with ALL political issues.
@93CYYGM3yrs3Y
yes, if they are eligible for parol before the next elections
@93CMGP73yrs3Y
If they think for a whole country not themselves
@93CDZZ83yrs3Y
If they have the right education to make informed choices. And if they’re not coerced by corrupted politician and their parties taking advantage of the convicts disadvantaged position.
@cwang43yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of serious crimes
@936KWVL3yrs3Y
Only if they've committed petty crimes
@936JP883yrs3Y
unless they learn from their mistake and rehabitlitate
i think everyone but pedophiles and zoophiles should vote.
@933BTHX3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after mental evaluation.
@93398PH3yrs3Y
yes, but not for criminals who are mentally unstable or have killed multiple people.
@932XWMW3yrs3Y
yes depending on their crime and reasoning for being sentenced + mental state
@92XD2BX3yrs3Y
Depends on what type of crime they committed
@92WF35R3yrs3Y
Yes, except for those who committed voter fraud
@92MSHCF3yrs3Y
Prisoners must pass a stance demonstarting political knowledge, aswell as mental Stability
yes but their vote is counted as a half of a normal vote
@925NKQ73yrs3Y
Yes, After if they will be out of prison before the next election
@baloneymaloney3yrs3Y
No, felons should not be allowed to vote until after completing their sentences
@8YTH6Q93yrs3Y
Yes, but only after completing a psychological evaluation and a political test like every other citizen.
@8XXXYKS3yrs3Y
It’s their charter right
@8XT4CKY3yrs3Y
If they are reformed they may get the right to vote.
@8XRZ2XH3yrs3Y
Should have their own voting pole. We could learn a lot from this.
@8XH5WWMConservative3yrs3Y
yes as long as their criminal act was not against the government in any case
@8XD8HN43yrs3Y
If they are not in for voter fraud then yes
@8XBP2QB3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if it was a petty crime
They should write a paper first on why they wanna vote and the importance it has too them on who they vote for. their vote would not be private/ anonymous. and they would need to provide a reason to whom the chose to vote for
Yes, if they are citizen that went through strict parole, psychological evaluation and rehab. and as long as they weren't convicted for murder or violent crimes.
@8W667TT3yrs3Y
Depends on what the person was convicted of. Robbery yes they should have the right to vote, no for murders.
@8W5KYMB3yrs3Y
yes but only the fellons convicted of nonhate crimes/ any fellon who isnt a racist
@8W56MJS3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after being free for 2 years.
@8W4QNX33yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder (depending of the degree), violent crimes, or sexual crimes
@8W4PSZY3yrs3Y
if they are not crazy then yes
@8W28QZ53yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes + Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation
@8VZCTFD3yrs3Y
No because they will only focus on voting for whomever is implementing less for crimes so they could have a chance to lower their sentence instead of voting for the overall good of society
@8VW89RZ3yrs3Y
yes, once they pass a psychological test first to ensure they aren't mentally insane.
@8VW77D93yrs3Y
Yes, only after they finish their sentence as well as not committed a murder, violent, felony crimes
@8VW674Y3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if their crime isn't serious
@8VVP4VX3yrs3Y
Yes with proper education provided on political party platforms
@8VVL23S3yrs3Y
They made the choice to break the law which should exclude their voting rights
@8VVH96YConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation and only if ther crime was not murder or another violent crime.
@8VVCGMZ3yrs3Y
Yes as long as they didn't commit a crime that was violent in any way and after they have completed their sentence.
@8VVBZ5D3yrs3Y
Yes if they pass a standardized test
depends how long they served
@8VTZLLS3yrs3Y
Yes except for those who commit fraud or tax evasion or similar crimes
@8VTLJD53yrs3Y
yes but it depends on what there allowed to vote
After in jail for 1 year
It depends on the person.
@8VTCRZC3yrs3Y
Yes, but they should have to complete a quiz before voting to make sure they are of sound mind, maybe exempt violent crime offenders ie murderers, rapists
@8VTBS8B3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they are deemed mentally well enough to do so.
they have the right to vote as long as there is supervision on them in case if they cause troubles
@8VT6R7Q3yrs3Y
Yes, only after completing their sentence, parole/probation, and/or are being an upstanding member
@8VSTZK4Conservative3yrs3Y
Yes, except people in jail.
@8VSPN4R3yrs3Y
Everyone should have 5 years of private work experience
@8VSPJ483yrs3Y
Yes, if there is a way of making sure that they are not simply voting for whoever would decrease their punishment.
@8VSHKHB3yrs3Y
After release or punishment paid, yes
@8VSFBXZ3yrs3Y
No. People who have no value for human life should have no right to dictate the future.
@8VS823M3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after completing sentences/parole/probation AND attend/pass a hearing from a court/committee that determines their eligibility for voting
@8VRXLKWRhinoceros3yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of corruption and political crimes.
@8VRVNBF3yrs3Y
If they are due for release within 4 years of the election
Yes but only if they pay tax
@8VRKHHB3yrs3Y
Depends how on major the crime.
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