Comments on: Florida Felons Look To Ballot Measure To Have ‘Voice Heard’ http://www.northescambia.com/2017/03/florida-felons-look-to-ballot-measure-to-have-voice-heard Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:33:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2017/03/florida-felons-look-to-ballot-measure-to-have-voice-heard/comment-page-1#comment-338868 David Huie Green Thu, 09 Mar 2017 20:01:35 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=279645#comment-338868 A convicted felon remains a felon unless the conviction is proven to have been in error. Forget that part of the equation; just let them vote while still in prison. How much worse would they do than our current voters and politicians? David for planning ahead A convicted felon remains a felon unless the conviction is proven to have been in error.

Forget that part of the equation; just let them vote while still in prison.
How much worse would they do than our current voters and politicians?

David for planning ahead

]]> By: Chris in Molino http://www.northescambia.com/2017/03/florida-felons-look-to-ballot-measure-to-have-voice-heard/comment-page-1#comment-338810 Chris in Molino Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:04:36 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=279645#comment-338810 I really don't care. Ex felons are always complaining about something. Especially jobs. At fifteen years old I committed numerous violent felonies. I did my time (which I deserved) and have been a productive member of society since. Never had a job making less than 40k a year, 2 boys in the military, and just about as conservative as you can get. I've never tried to get my rights restored because it doesn't matter to me. My wife is registered Republican so that's good enough. If your a felon and want "your voice heard", be a good neighbor, father, husband, employee, and overall man of faith. Help your neighbors. Help those in your community. Do what's right, that is how your voice is heard. When I leave this earth, I want to leave good things behind, that's my voice. I really don’t care. Ex felons are always complaining about something. Especially jobs. At fifteen years old I committed numerous violent felonies. I did my time (which I deserved) and have been a productive member of society since. Never had a job making less than 40k a year, 2 boys in the military, and just about as conservative as you can get. I’ve never tried to get my rights restored because it doesn’t matter to me. My wife is registered Republican so that’s good enough. If your a felon and want “your voice heard”, be a good neighbor, father, husband, employee, and overall man of faith. Help your neighbors. Help those in your community. Do what’s right, that is how your voice is heard. When I leave this earth, I want to leave good things behind, that’s my voice.

]]> By: No Excuses http://www.northescambia.com/2017/03/florida-felons-look-to-ballot-measure-to-have-voice-heard/comment-page-1#comment-338787 No Excuses Wed, 08 Mar 2017 02:14:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=279645#comment-338787 Non-violent offenders can already petition to have their voting rights restored. I work with non-violent inmates and know of several who have been successful in getting their voting rights back after their release from custody. It's decided on a case by case basis. Non-violent offenders can already petition to have their voting rights restored. I work with non-violent inmates and know of several who have been successful in getting their voting rights back after their release from custody. It’s decided on a case by case basis.

]]> By: Dennis HE Wiggins http://www.northescambia.com/2017/03/florida-felons-look-to-ballot-measure-to-have-voice-heard/comment-page-1#comment-338778 Dennis HE Wiggins Tue, 07 Mar 2017 21:33:11 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=279645#comment-338778 The liberals have been trying to do this on a national level for years. Seems their theory is that they (the liberals) will garner more votes that way. While I tend to agree with that, I also feel it is not Constiutional to deny the right to vote because of the commission of a felony. So, while I hope it doesn't turn on its head the hopes we have of seeing America return to its former glory, I think this is the right thing to do. The liberals have been trying to do this on a national level for years. Seems their theory is that they (the liberals) will garner more votes that way. While I tend to agree with that, I also feel it is not Constiutional to deny the right to vote because of the commission of a felony. So, while I hope it doesn’t turn on its head the hopes we have of seeing America return to its former glory, I think this is the right thing to do.

]]> By: Just saying http://www.northescambia.com/2017/03/florida-felons-look-to-ballot-measure-to-have-voice-heard/comment-page-1#comment-338776 Just saying Tue, 07 Mar 2017 19:15:24 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=279645#comment-338776 @Jimmy, Try reading the article. It plainly states that it refers to NONVIOLENT offenders only. @Jimmy,
Try reading the article. It plainly states that it refers to NONVIOLENT offenders only.

]]> By: Rodney http://www.northescambia.com/2017/03/florida-felons-look-to-ballot-measure-to-have-voice-heard/comment-page-1#comment-338775 Rodney Tue, 07 Mar 2017 19:01:01 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=279645#comment-338775 In the artists me it states that Meade was originally convicted of drug charges and later aggravated assault and firearm possession. Seeking a restoration. of rights for non-violent offenders shouldn't include him with the aggravated assault charge. It shouldn't be surprising that a convicted felon wants something back. Why not ask those they harmed about restoring rights? In the artists me it states that Meade was originally convicted of drug charges and later aggravated assault and firearm possession. Seeking a restoration. of rights for non-violent offenders shouldn’t include him with the aggravated assault charge. It shouldn’t be surprising that a convicted felon wants something back. Why not ask those they harmed about restoring rights?

]]> By: Jimmy http://www.northescambia.com/2017/03/florida-felons-look-to-ballot-measure-to-have-voice-heard/comment-page-1#comment-338764 Jimmy Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:11:17 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=279645#comment-338764 Too bad felons, so sad! I don't want violent criminals running the show and I am sure others agree. Life's tough. Just ask your victims. Too bad felons, so sad! I don’t want violent criminals running the show and I am sure others agree. Life’s tough. Just ask your victims.

]]> By: Just saying http://www.northescambia.com/2017/03/florida-felons-look-to-ballot-measure-to-have-voice-heard/comment-page-1#comment-338755 Just saying Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:49:03 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=279645#comment-338755 I have to agree with him. These people are part of our community, raising their children, paying taxes, working and spending their wages, buying property, etc. Why do they not get a voice in how those taxes are spent or how the schools could better serve their children, laws that will affect those children? I agree that those convicted of murder, rape, crimes against children and such should be excluded but for the thousands who have turned their lives around, the right to vote should be automatic. I have to agree with him. These people are part of our community, raising their children, paying taxes, working and spending their wages, buying property, etc. Why do they not get a voice in how those taxes are spent or how the schools could better serve their children, laws that will affect those children? I agree that those convicted of murder, rape, crimes against children and such should be excluded but for the thousands who have turned their lives around, the right to vote should be automatic.

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