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Originally Posted by ZodWallop
I don't think that's a good comparison. The felons regaining the right to vote (in Florida anyway), are people who have served their time.
That doesn't mean that there necessarily are any changes in the prison system in those states.
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Yeah, unfortunately you are right. Didn't Washington also do something like this? I think a liberal state has a better chance of passing meaninful reforms. It is left to felons regaining their rights to follow through with their use and help those left in the system. Ari Kohn (postprisonedu.org) is an example of a powerful personality who has been a voice for prison reform and has aided many get on their feet upon returning to the real world. I can only hope that others follow his lead. Either way empowering felons with the right to vote is a good start
