The following letter was sent to Floridians for a Fair Democracy, the non-profit that collected signatures to get restoration of voting rights for Felons on the November ballot.
The proposed amendment Floridians will be voting on would restore voting rights for former felons, once they have completed their sentences “except for murderers and sex offenders“.
With no basis for that exclusion, FAC wants to know why the organization wants voters to discriminate.
Letter To Fl for Fair and Democratic 01242018
The bad news is that we will likely have to present some option that kind of splits the difference. Perhaps a proposal that differentiates between people convicted of “life” felonies, a limited number of 1st° felonies, those classified as tier three offenders/sexual predators and repeat offenders and on the other side, everyone else on the registry. Does anyone know if the proposal includes all people convicted of homicide or just the ones convicted of murder?
“murder” is what it says. No distinction of “first degree..” etc.
They should actually not exclude anyone who is off probation.
No one does it better. Thanks for the facts Gail,I will be anticipating a response that will reverse this matter for the positive.
BOOM!! You nailed it Gail. As usual, well done!! Please let us know if and/or when they respond and what they have to say for themselves. **Personally, I think this is just another group that is in bed with or has been bought out by certain lobbyists or members of the legislature and probably cut a deal with someone saying “OK, we’ll scratch your back and give you your rights back, if you’ll help us continue our isolation of sex offenders.” Or something to that effect. Believe you me, when it’s all said and done, everything, and I mean everything comes down to MONEY.
Good letter. I only would have added that among the registered are teenagers, some convicted as adults for producing and distributing child pornography for sexting other teens (if applicable).
Personally, I question the fitness to vote of individuals and organizations like FFD, whose positions appear based on ignorance or disregard of proven facts in favor of refuted hysteria and unsupported stereotyping.