Released felons in MD can now vote after veto override

[BmorePat87]

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-felons-voting-20160209-story.html

Maryland's Republican governor has been having some issues with his vetoes. So far, all 6 of his vetoes have seen the Democrat controlled state legislature override them.

This latest one allows felons to register to vote and vote while on parole and probation. There was a pretty strong social media campaign against it in which it was suggested that the bill allows incarcerated felons to votes.

Personally, I see this as a good step in getting felons back into society.

[Rotobeast]

I think it's a good step, too.
If they paid their dues, then let them return to society and the process.
I'm even in favor of returning firearm rights to non-violent offenders.

[*Nately120*]

(02-09-2016, 04:54 PM)Rotobeast Wrote: I think it's a good step, too.
If they paid their dues, then let them return to society and the process.
I'm even in favor of returning firearm rights to non-violent offenders.

You don't think treating criminals as if they are forever removed from normal society is the best way to rehabilitate them?!

[*bfine32*]

Wonder if they will vote for the Governor.

[StLucieBengal]

I'm ok with this... We need to do something towards this end.

[*Nately120*]

(02-09-2016, 05:30 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Wonder if they will vote for the Governor.

What percentage of people vote in Gubernatorial elections, anyways?

[BmorePat87]

(02-09-2016, 08:45 PM)Nately120 Wrote: What percentage of people vote in Gubernatorial elections, anyways?

I know only 26% of registered voters voted for him. We had a lower turnout than usual (45% compared to the 54% in 2010).

[*michaelsean*]

Now while on parole, but after you've fulfilled your sentence completely, then I'm good with it.