Trump has put pressure on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a measure that would require photo identification and proof of U.S. citizenship to vote.
          • Pennomi@lemmy.worldEnglish
            3·
            3 days ago

            Nah, even the worst among us should be allowed to vote. But we should have a system that rewards responsible candidates rather than those who cause problems.

            • hperrin@lemmy.caEnglish
              2·
              3 days ago

              He led an insurrection against the United States government. To me, that is enough to lose all of your rights.

              • Pennomi@lemmy.worldEnglish
                3·
                3 days ago

                Yeah, except it’s also easy to flip that around. What if Trump decided to classify various things he didn’t like as an insurrection, and use that to justify removing voter rights?

                It’s far better to simply allow every person to vote, regardless of their history. That means an oppressive regime can’t game the system in that way.

                • phutatorius@lemmy.zip
                  1·
                  2 days ago

                  What if Trump decided to classify various things he didn’t like as an insurrection, and use that to justify removing voter rights?

                  Then that would have to be challenged, then adjudicated in court.

      • Red0ctober@lemmy.world
        16·
        3 days ago

        They do, after an onerous and capricious process that can end in an “I don’t feel like giving you that right back”.

      • mr_robot@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        Incorrect. Felons are by default not allowed to vote in Florida. Only after a long and rarely granted process, hinging around the personal whims of a state panel that rarely grants it, are voting rights restored.