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stonecutter357

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31. BS thinks it's OK for Pedophile , rapist and murders to vote ?

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 10:17 AM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Bernie Sanders: Even 'Terrible People' Have the Right to Vote [View all] Uncle Joe Apr 2019 OP

I agree with Sanders and am glad he is doing this for two reasons. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #1

I agree with your first sentence but not you second. n/t Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #2

I have talked about this to friends and colleagues for a long long time. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #3

I believe you speak the truth of your personal experience but Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #4

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

Yeah. That new internet and social media thing. NT WeekiWater Apr 2019 #18

"Bernie Sanders Is Quietly Building a Digital Media Empire" Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #21

That means nothing to the point. NT WeekiWater Apr 2019 #26

Whatever you say about Bernie ... fatrick Apr 2019 #52

Welcome to D.U. fatrick. Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #59

#2 is a problem RazBerryBeret Apr 2019 #5

Just because Sanders says it doesn't mean it's the right thing to do. SharonClark Apr 2019 #9

Well, duh... RazBerryBeret Apr 2019 #38

It's reality. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #13

I lol'd because you're right on both counts. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #16

I agree with your second sentence but not your first. LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #28

I would argue that some crimes are so heinous they shock the conscience. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2019 #33

This is where we will completely disagree. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #34

I believe the framers were wise to distinguish DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2019 #39

I agree with much of your thought here. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #41

Lines that "shock the conscience" to compel voter disenfranchisement are easily moved Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #35

All disenfranchised voters are not alike DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2019 #36

It's not a question of all disenfranchised voters being alike. Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #37

Should active Confederate soldiers DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2019 #40

If you're serving time in prison, then life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are curtailed but Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #42

Your liberty isn't curtailed. It's removed. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2019 #49

You still have liberty of speech and religion, they are curtailed but not stopped unless you're in Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #50

Like terrorists. tymorial Apr 2019 #63

I agree with your second point... Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #65

I agree with his stand and it's not a problem in the many countries that also allow inmates Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #7

How did the other candidates handle that issue? nt Snotcicles Apr 2019 #8

Pete disagreed and Kamala wants to think more about it. JudyM Apr 2019 #23

Wrong answer....... Historic NY Apr 2019 #10

You've heard of Jim Crow laws right? dogman Apr 2019 #53

Bernie still doesn't get the African American perspective BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #11

Bernie believes that being in prison whether for 5, 10, 20 , 50 or for life is punishment for crime. Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #15

Do you have a link to a poll that shows that? nt BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #19

No, as I stated, it's my opinion. n/t Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #20

Wish I saw crosstabs in this poll... David__77 Apr 2019 #27

I believe this to be a good read on the issue. Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #32

Well done... Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #22

Do you know where Kamala stands on this issue? n/t Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #24

McAuliffe advocated prisoner voting rights? David__77 Apr 2019 #25

Well there's that little detail. Lol. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #29

I'm glad he acted to restore voting rights for unincarcerated people. David__77 Apr 2019 #45

the only inmates that shouldn't vote are ppl with life sentences or on death row. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #30

"Wrongful execution" Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #43

I'm against the death penalty 100%. so i should have said not likely to return to society. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #47

Well if they are executed the right to vote becomes moot. Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #64

BS thinks it's OK for Pedophile , rapist and murders to vote ? stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #31

Lot of Democrats advocate for that. David__77 Apr 2019 #46

So there are acceptable crimes and unacceptble crimes? dogman Apr 2019 #54

I am not ok with a Pedophile ever voting ... stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #55

So you are the arbiter? dogman Apr 2019 #56

the arbiter is the Pedophile ... not Me........ stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #57

Yes. I agree. calimary Apr 2019 #44

I think TheFarseer Apr 2019 #48

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

You know what the least effective way of restoring voting rights is? brooklynite Apr 2019 #61

No, Bernie, they don't. Focus on things that matter and not this dumb bullshit Tarc Apr 2019 #62