Nah, even the worst among us should be allowed to vote. But we should have a system that rewards responsible candidates rather than those who cause problems.
Yeah, except it’s also easy to flip that around. What if Trump decided to classify various things he didn’t like as an insurrection, and use that to justify removing voter rights?
It’s far better to simply allow every person to vote, regardless of their history. That means an oppressive regime can’t game the system in that way.
What? Felons should be allowed to vote, they are still citizens …
I agree in every case except Donald Trump.
Yeah theres probably more pressing things he should be deprived of though …
The red-looking pump in his chest, for instance.
Nah, even the worst among us should be allowed to vote. But we should have a system that rewards responsible candidates rather than those who cause problems.
He led an insurrection against the United States government. To me, that is enough to lose all of your rights.
Yeah, except it’s also easy to flip that around. What if Trump decided to classify various things he didn’t like as an insurrection, and use that to justify removing voter rights?
It’s far better to simply allow every person to vote, regardless of their history. That means an oppressive regime can’t game the system in that way.
Then that would have to be challenged, then adjudicated in court.