Restoring Firearm Rights and Voting Rights for Non-Violent Felons

[donttreadonme (Steve)]

Restoring Firearm Rights and Voting Rights for Non-Violent Felons

I propose that the following 2 policy proposals, about restoring firearm and voting rights to non-violent felons, get merged:

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Written by @donttreadonme

Restoring Firearm Rights and Voting Rights for Non-Violent Felons

Introduction The current system that permanently disenfranchises felons from their right to own firearms and vote, particularly in cases of non-violent offenses, poses significant challenges to social reintegration and democratic participation. This proposal aims to reform these policies by restoring these rights under specified conditions, promoting rehabilitation, and ensuring that individuals who have served their time can fully participate in society. Part 1: Restoration of Firearm Rights …

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Written by @Chefejvegas77

2nd chance for non violent crimes

All non violent offenders, if having done all of the required programs, restitution, etc. Should have their rights restored automatically. Some states make you jump through hoops and this process can take 2 years. It’s been 25 years since my theft and drug convictions and i can’t legally protect my family. It’s not right! There should be a set period of time after completion of all of this and rights automatically restored! That is not asking too much for those of us that made mistakes but actu…

Explanation & Justification

My policy offers a more descriptive way to implement restoration of voting and firearm rights to non-violent felons.

[Stimpy (Michael Pendolino)]

I think this is all way too detailed in my opinion. If one has been convicted of a non violent felony and has paid his/her debt to society by serving time, probation, financial resitution etc… then I see no reason why the label of felony should not be completely erased after a certain period of time (say 5 or 10 years) with all right restored completely and immediately after fullfilling that time requirement given the person has kept themselves clean. When we screw up then we should have the opportunity to pay our debt to society and move on with our lives. Having the label of felon has serious ramifications that will follow you for the rest of your life. That is not American if you ask me.