Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should felons be allowed to vote?
Position‹4 of 5›

Some felons should retain their voting rights

This position holds that some felons should keep their voting rights. It argues for a middle path: those who have not committed grave crimes — especially serious human-rights violations — should be allowed to vote, while the franchise might be withheld from those who have.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Felons who have not committed egregious crimes should be able to vote
    If a person has not grievously violated someone else's rights, they should retain their right to vote. Disenfranchising people for minor felonies is excessive.