November 5
Back to Life, Back to Reality
A third reason for prisoners being able to vote is the fact that it gives them a chance to be apart of reality again. In the sense that, they would feel like their vote matters or counts. If the government officials were to organize prisoners being able to vote, they would feel included. They wouldn't just feel like numbers in cage. It's like they are giving their opinion on the fate of our country but from inside a jail. The fact that they write down who they want for president is collected and sent off would mean something. It's not like the votes are going to be thrown away after they're submitted. At least, I hope not. Allowing prisoners to vote while they are in prison can actually make them feel like a person in society again, too. State Sen. Bettye Davis says, "It will keep many from returning to jail by being able to vote and participate in the community," Davis says.
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