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Finding that those who have committed the act of a felony: “{their}..Judgment and character is such [that] they ought not to be making decisions on the most important issues facing our country.” and that of Roger Clegg of the Center for Equal Opportunity. "They say that people who aren't willing to follow the law shouldn't have a voice in making law."
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As Osborn correctly points out, the above presumes that all felonies are equally egregious and that felons can never learn from their mistakes and change into worthwhile citizens. Both presumptions are false and shouldn't be used as considerations for flatly denying voting privileges to all felons regardless of their crime or present circumstances.
My opinion might be slightly biased but I stand by it anyway.