Political Aspirations or Affiliations Aside: 6 Reasons Why It’s Insane to Elect a Felon

By Deanna Maria R.

It is insane to vote in someone who cannot effectively govern any office due to being a convicted felon.

Reason Number 1: Voting Rights

Approximately 48 states in the US do not allow felons to vote during incarceration or while on parole under the supervision of a probation officer. Approximately, 4.4 million citizens are not allowed to vote due to felony convictions.

Reason Number 2: Holding Public Office

Although the constitution...