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Originally Posted by Xazy
Felons have more problems then a job at times. They may not be able to get some student loans, be kicked out of public housing, and voting issue as well. All these things are deterrents, and while not a part of the 'jail time' comes with the fact that you did a Felony.
The question not asked here where we should start is what is a felony, and think of the type of crime that entails it, and why it is punished so.
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uugh, more wiki "science" I'm really sick of everyone thinking that a wiki entry is the be all end all. (sorry not directed at you entirely.. just something I've noticed in alot of places)
A felony is so different in so many states. While the most basic violent crimes will be felonies in all states, there are some states that have crazy laws that do nothing but created felons. So we can't really start with what is a felony. We should start with what shouldn't be a felony. Who commits felonies? Lots of people.. from the poor to the rich.. the black the white.. that's an easy answer.
I guess now that I'm thinking about it.. I guess felons do vote.. they just haven't been caught; and more than likely they're also the ones running for office.