>> As an analogy, felons have free-speech and every other constitutional right That's not completely true - felons lose the right to vote. Historically being c

>> As an analogy, felons have free-speech and every other constitutional right That's not completely true - felons lose the right to vote. Historically being convicted of a felony meant that you had forfeit your life. According to the principle that "he who may do more may do less", the government that chose to spare your life could certainly impose any punishment less than death, including the loss of any right whatsoever.