Cynthetiq

I don't find it has anything to do with that.

I believe that jail time is not a deterrent to some criminals, criminal records are not a deterrent. And maybe for some the idea of becoming disenfranchised and losing a few of key civil rights like the right to bear arms and the ability to vote. People don't care about it thinking that it doesn't matter anyways, they'll still carry a gun, but when they actually attempt to participate within the system, they can be and will be denied.

Any statesman will not be so willing to help someone who isn't a voter as there is no reciprocity, just benevolence.

LOSING THE VOTE

that may be true, but so what, the person didn't go to jail. He got what he wanted, he didn't want to go to jail. There's no free lunches here in this world and that's what people seem to want. To get over or get something for nothing.

Understand that when there is due proces there is alot weighed here. Judges don't go callously into the night just incarcerating people without letting them know of the ramifications of pleading guilty. Pleading guilty removes another right to speedy trial. You waive that right by pleading guilty because they don't care how long until they follow due process.

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