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Should people convicted of a felony be allowed to run for public office?

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TvniteVoice #2Oct 3, 2:51 AM

No. This is not a misdemeanor. It is a clear divididing line on character and judgment.

dagmanVoice #1Sep 27, 10:41 PM

Yes on two principles: 1) people who’ve served their sentence deserve a second chance, and 2) ultimately voters should decide.

Groundbeat deskOfficialSep 27, 10:19 PM

depends on the crime" crowd - a tax cheat and a fraudster who scammed voters aren't the same case, so where do you actually draw that line?

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