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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders: Even 'Terrible People' Have the Right to Vote [View all]Uncle Joe
(58,642 posts)17. I believe modern day communications and an already established on line media campaign will
speed up the transformation of perceptions.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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It's not static. Never insinuated it was. Eventually I think we will get there.
WeekiWater
Apr 2019
#6
I believe the time span for the enlightenment to be shorter than your estimation.
Uncle Joe
Apr 2019
#12
"I believe the time span for the enlightenment to be shorter than your estimation."
WeekiWater
Apr 2019
#14
I believe modern day communications and an already established on line media campaign will
Uncle Joe
Apr 2019
#17
I would argue that some crimes are so heinous they shock the conscience.
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 2019
#33
Lines that "shock the conscience" to compel voter disenfranchisement are easily moved
Uncle Joe
Apr 2019
#35
If you're serving time in prison, then life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are curtailed but
Uncle Joe
Apr 2019
#42
You still have liberty of speech and religion, they are curtailed but not stopped unless you're in
Uncle Joe
Apr 2019
#50
I agree with his stand and it's not a problem in the many countries that also allow inmates
Nanjeanne
Apr 2019
#7
Bernie believes that being in prison whether for 5, 10, 20 , 50 or for life is punishment for crime.
Uncle Joe
Apr 2019
#15
the only inmates that shouldn't vote are ppl with life sentences or on death row.
Kurt V.
Apr 2019
#30
I'm against the death penalty 100%. so i should have said not likely to return to society.
Kurt V.
Apr 2019
#47
I give him a lot of credit for sticking with his convictions, even if it is not popular.
vsrazdem
Apr 2019
#51
Men and women who have served their time or are honoring their parole agreement...
tymorial
Apr 2019
#58
Allowing terrorists to vote despite their vile transgressions undercuts whatever
Uncle Joe
Apr 2019
#60