The author hasn't the sense to realize that to commit and be found guilty of a felony is to lose one's right to public participation - voting included. It's just one of the punishments.
Dumb reporter...
"The author hasn't the sense to realize that to commit and be found guilty of a felony is to lose one's right to public participation - voting included. It's just one of the punishments."
Does it also include exemption from payment of Federal Taxes? If we require felons to pay income taxes, then we should allow them to vote. If they are not allowed to participate in the process, they should not be required to participate in the funding either!
Of course, in my opinion, only people that pay taxes should be allowed to vote. If you are one of the 44-49% of this country free of the burden, then you should you should be free of the responsibility of participation!