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Isn't the theoretical point of prison to rehabilitate? We want to take people who have wronged others and get them to take responsibility for their actions and
by mattzito 6y ago
Isn't the theoretical point of prison to rehabilitate? We want to take people who have wronged others and get them to take responsibility for their actions and make them productive members of society. Removing voting rights permanently certainly can't increase the engagement of criminals, enough that the voters of florida voted to enfranchise felons.
- Infinitesimus 6y agoIn practice, the general sentiment of prison at least in the US seems to be more for punishment ( see tough on crime laws, etc.) and not rehabilitation.
- tssva 6y agoUntil recently voting rights were actually removed permanently in FL for felons. Now voting rights can be restored if people who have wronged others take responsibility for their actions. Part of taking responsibility for your actions is completing the court determined punishment for your crime. This can include fines and making financial restitution to those who have harmed through your actions.
- Daishiman 6y agoI'm sorry but by the standards of most civilized western nations it's still an abomination that your voting rights are tied to financial obligations.