[HairOfTheDog]

Vehicular manslaughter is a felony.... It is foreseeable that a young careless driver could commit a felony that should perhaps not impact their right later as an adult, to defend themself, or vote, for that matter.

I do think a process should be looked at for particular circumstance.

[MineralMan]

"Vehicular manslaughter is a felony.... It is foreseeable that a young careless driver could commit a felony that should perhaps not impact their right later as an adult, to defend themself, or vote, for that matter.

I do think a process should be looked at for particular circumstance.
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I agree with your last sentence. There does need to be a process for regaining those lost rights. It should not be easy to do so, but there should be a process.

However, your Vehicular Manslaughter example is very flawed. Yes, it is a felony. Generally, it is used in the case of drunken driving or seriously reckless driving. Such activities are against the law. If someone is killed, then penalties ensue from the reckless or drunken driving. So be it.

Like most guys, I got my drivers licence at age 16. My father had one rule regarding my driving privileges: Get a ticket for speeding, drunk or reckless driving; lose your right to drive until you are no longer a minor. It was a very simple rule. I knew that my father meant it. What did I do?

I did not speed. I did not drive while intoxicated, and I never drove recklessly. I kept my privileges. I still behave in the same way.

As I said, I have not committed any felonies. Why? Because it is against the law to do so, and I have no interest in doing jail time or losing my rights as a citizen. Further, I recognize those laws as being justified. Reckless or drunk driving _should_ be punished. If someone is killed due to such driving, then it should be a felony. Actions should have consequences.