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Released felons in MD can now vote after veto override - BmorePat87 - 02-09-2016
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.
RE: Released felons in MD can now vote after veto override - Rotobeast - 02-09-2016
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.
RE: Released felons in MD can now vote after veto override - Nately120 - 02-09-2016
(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?!
RE: Released felons in MD can now vote after veto override - bfine32 - 02-09-2016
Wonder if they will vote for the Governor.
RE: Released felons in MD can now vote after veto override - StLucieBengal - 02-09-2016
I'm ok with this... We need to do something towards this end.
RE: Released felons in MD can now vote after veto override - Nately120 - 02-09-2016
(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?
RE: Released felons in MD can now vote after veto override - BmorePat87 - 02-09-2016
(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).
RE: Released felons in MD can now vote after veto override - michaelsean - 02-10-2016
Now while on parole, but after you've fulfilled your sentence completely, then I'm good with it.