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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]DemocratSinceBirth
(99,724 posts)39. I believe the framers were wise to distinguish
I believe the framers were wise to distinguish between punishment and cruel and unusual punishment. I heartily endorse the notion that what we consider cruel and unusual punishment changes with the times but we aren't at the point that withdrawing the right to vote from those who are currently being incarcerated for rape, murder, and terrorism could be considered cruel and unusual punishment. On a lighter note I would also withhold premium cable from that cohort.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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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