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@9JVS2JM
from British Columbia
disagreed…
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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence
A sentence is just a punishment, so it does not necessarily mean that the person has been rehabilitated.
@9JVS2JM
from British Columbia
agreed…
1yr
1Y
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
No
Criminal politicians may make decisions that serve their interests rather than the public's. According to a working paper by the National Bureau of Economic Res…