“Once somebody has truly paid their debt to society, we should recognize it,” explains Crist, a Republican who had initially pushed for a broader clemency program.”
Does Crist realize that criminals in general are overwhelmingly Democrats? (and not just the ones that hold elected office)
Do guys like you realize that by not advocatiting restoration of rights after a time of clean behavior it gives conservatives a label of being unfair? Why would they send their money in support of conservatives??? If I were an ex felon and had money I would not support a convservative for dog catcher if they thought as you do.