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ARC_32 t1_j139bqk wrote

Reply to comment by spewaskew in Dunce by CloroxWipes1

In Massachusetts, convicted felons can still vote.

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jayjayanotherround t1_j14f7gg wrote

That’s because they vote blue

Omg the fake internet points being downvoted. So painful. 🤣🤣🤣

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ARC_32 t1_j14nixz wrote

No, that's because Massachusetts law. However it's interesting that the states where felons can lose their voting rights permanently are all red.

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jayjayanotherround t1_j14o12f wrote

You think it would be an MA law if the inmates didn’t support ma incumbents?

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ARC_32 t1_j14ou53 wrote

No, I don't think so. Statistically, many criminals don't even vote. This is a law because Massachusetts voters want it to be. Not because criminals are voting blue.

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jayjayanotherround t1_j14q1q9 wrote

Lol

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LordoftheFjord t1_j15dp6o wrote

No it’s true, I’ve talked about it with people before, even many conservative-leaning people I’ve talked to support felons with minor criminal records having the right to vote. Obviously things like participating in an insurrection attempt should be different though

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jayjayanotherround t1_j15dxqt wrote

What part of felon is a minor crime to you?

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LordoftheFjord t1_j163933 wrote

In Massachusetts people who are actively incarcerated cannot vote, once they are released that right is automatically restored but they must re-register. Multiple offenders don’t automatically get the right restored, as far as I can tell

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