• ramjambamalam@lemmy.ca
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    6 months ago

    I never understood the logic behind that. What’s the reason for it?

    Are we afraid that all of the criminals will form a Crime Party and campaign to legalize burglary and murder? 😈

    Or do we think the type of person who would commit a violent crime is going to be incentivized to not commit a crime because of losing their right to vote, in a country where half the people don’t vote anyway?

    Before I mug this old lady, I really should consider that this upcoming election has huge ramifications and I really don’t want to risk losing my right to vote. I don’t mind jail, community service, or monetary fines; it’s voting that might prevent me from commiting this offense. 🤓

    No, I think it’s more likely that some people don’t want other people who are disproportionately convicted of crimes (you know, those people) to have a voice.