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Prisoners could vote under NJ bill, as long as they’re veterans
NJ.com
TRENTON — Prisoners serving their sentences as well as parolees and probationers would be allowed to vote in New Jersey under newly introduced legislation, but only if they had served in the military. State Sen. Ronald Rice, a Vietnam War veteran
Veterans Seek Felon Voting Rights…
Fred B Glasgow says
Are you kidding me? When you’re convicted, you lose your rights, I don’t care if you are a veteran or not. Behind bars, then you can’t get behind the curtain to vote.
Adrian Tawfik says
I disagree although I understand why u say that. Some of my thinking is about what happens if the government is jailing innocent people, perhaps those part of a dissident political movement. Shouldnt we be cautious about sidelining political prisoners or allowing such repression in the future?