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I S S U E S Background Legal Considerations Election Implications Disenfranchisement Considerations

Issue: Disenfranchisement Considerations Sub-Issue:: Philosophical Questions: Does the "social contract" theory present a valid reason for felon disenfranchisement? Does the argument of 'taxation without representation' justify giving felons the vote? Is felon disenfranchisement a reasonable step in the process of rehabilitating felons and re-integrating them back into society after prison?

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