Okay, here's one. An editorial by Kevin Krajick in the Washington Post this morning
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...2004Aug17.html regarded America's 4.7 million convicted felons, most of whom have lost the right to vote. According to a July 2002 Harris poll, 80% of respondents indicated that felons should eventually have voting rights restored. But that opinion isn't universal. In Alabama, Republican Party Chairman Marty Connors admitted that he liked the current system since the ranks of former criminals are comprised largely of those with low incomes, low education or minority status-- groups not known for voting Republican.
I agree with Krajick. Voting defines citizenship. It is not a privilege to be revoked. The rights should be restored, even for those still incarcerated.
(And before November.
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