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I live in Colorado, but I used to live in Florida.
It was common knowledge in Florida that you lose your right to vote.
I just don't see verifying the list as difficult. Time consuming, yes. Difficult, no. I am familiar with most of the crime reporting agencies (i.e. CBI) and the information just isn't that hard to get. The problem is that someone has to sit down and actually put some effort into it.
I think Cythetiq said it best. If you want to vote and you are able to vote, make sure that all of your ducks are in a row in plenty of time. I did this today so that I know where to go to vote, that I am elegible, etc.
And yes, my opinions on this subject relating to criminals are very biased because of the work I do and the background I have. Arrest a guy (for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, whatever time) and have him laugh at you because he will be out of jail before the paperwork is even done and you might see my point. Deal with the victims from the crimes and you learn to not give a shit how the con feels, he/she certainly didn't care about the people they were hurting, I will not shed a tear because they can or can't vote.
Here is a novel idea: For a person on the felony list, let the victim decide whether they get to vote or not (if there is a victim).
...I am ranting now, so I better stop.
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