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  Should felons be allowed to vote?
This site presents in a simple, nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Should felons be allowed to vote?" We have divided questions about the topic into the issues and sub-issues listed below. Last updated on 11/18/2008 3:39 PM PST

Background
 Definitions and Concepts
 Felon Demographics and Statistics

Legal Considerations
 Constitution & Supreme Court
 Federal & State Laws
 International Laws

Election Implications
 Past Elections
 Future Elections

Disenfranchisement Considerations
 Philosophical
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Last updated on 11/18/2008 3:39 PM PST