In April 2016, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe issued an executive order which restored voting rights to more than 200,000 convicted felons living in the state. The order overturned the state’s practice of felony disenfranchisement, which excludes people from voting who have been convicted of a criminal defense. The 14th amendment of the United States prohibits citizens from voting who have participated in a “rebellion, or other crime” but allows states to determine which crimes qualify for voter disenfranchisement. In the U.S. approximately 5.8 million people are inelig…
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46% No |
28% Yes |
46% No |
13% Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
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6% Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
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6% Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
See how support for each position on “Criminal Voting Rights” has changed over time for 617k Italy voters.
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See how importance of “Criminal Voting Rights” has changed over time for 617k Italy voters.
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Unique answers from Italy users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Yes, except for felons convicted of crimes related to organized crime and the Mafia
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This is already regulated by Italian laws
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I am fine with current state about
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Yes, given proff they succeeded in their rehabilitation program
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Current legislation already consider revoking the right to vote
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Yes, but only if they are declared mentally stable and are not involved into criminal organizations/mafia or are not accused of political crimes
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