News and Politics | May 23, 2008 | Comment on this video (8)

I Think It's Hurtful I Can't Vote

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Linda Aycock, a convicted felon about to be released, explains why she would vote for Hillary-if she could. Because by US law, convicted felons-even those who have served their time-cannot vote.
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  • 2thought
  • UWAZell
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      UWAZell  

    • I do not feel in the least bit sorry for her or anyone else in her situation. The fact is that she, and others like her, should consider the complete ramifications of their criminal activities before they engage.

    • 4 years ago
  • seeker561
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      seeker561  

    • Know Your Voting Rights

      STEPS FOR FORMER FELONS

      If you are convicted of a felony in North Carolina, you lose your citizenship rights, including the right to vote. However, after completing all terms of your sentence (including parole, probation and restitution), you do not have to do anything to have your citizenship rights, including your voting rights, restored. Those rights are automatically restored.

      If you have completed all parts of your sentence for a felony conviction or have been pardoned, you are eligible to vote in North Carolina. In order to vote, follow the steps listed below.

      IN ADDITION TO THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW, YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER AND VOTE ON THE SAME DAY, IN PERSON, AT A ONE-STOP VOTING SITE DURING THE “EARLY VOTING” PERIOD BEFORE EACH ELECTION (BUT NOT ON ELECTION DAY ITSELF). To learn about Same-Day Registration, go to: www.sboe.state.nc.us/NCSBE/VR/vr_SDR.html

    • 4 years ago
  • seeker561
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      seeker561  

    • " Because by US law, convicted felons-even those who have served their time-cannot vote. '

      Not true. Voting qualifications are a matter of state law. Only a few states permanently take away voting rights from convicted felons.

    • 4 years ago
  • jpoRS
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      jpoRS  

    • This is a very good point. If we do not let those whose lives are most gravely effected by the law have a voice in the law, what hope do they have?

    • 4 years ago
  • RRH
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      RRH  

    • I agree with you. You have paid your debt to society and therefore your rights should be re-en-stated. There is a serious problem with disenfranchising felons. There are many and they could be a voting block which could change the outcome of an election should they be given their right to vote. Keep trying to fight for your right to vote. Perhaps you can make a difference.

    • 4 years ago
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