In April 2016, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe issued an executive order which restored voting rights to more than 200,000 convicted felons living in the state. The order overturned the state’s practice of felony disenfranchisement, which excludes people from voting who have been convicted of a criminal defense. The 14th amendment of the United States prohibits citizens from voting who have participated in a “rebellion, or other crime” but allows states to determine which crimes qualify for voter disenfranchisement. In the U.S. approximately 5.8 million people are inelig…
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39% No |
40% Yes |
39% No |
8% Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
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7% Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
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5% Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
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Unique answers from Philippines users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Yes, except for felons convicted of several crimes already which is to be determined by the proper law
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these criminals if guilty of an offense which penalizes the removal of their right for sufrage shall not vote
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Yes, but only for those who completed their sentences and is given reasonable parole, and except for those who committed heinous crimes.
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Yes, if they get a parol
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Yes, except for those convicted with a crime involving moral turpitude
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Yes, but only if considered mentally sound by a professional Psychologist/Psychiatrist
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