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Trump can still vote after sentencing, but can’t own a gun and will have to turn over DNA sample (apnews.com)
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I predict that the DNA sample will be orange in color.

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[–] Dave 30 points 2 days ago (2 children)

There's actually a really good reason to deny prisoners the vote.

Imagine you're a political party in control of the government. You can pass laws that target people who would not vote for you, then convict them of those crimes so they can't vote against you!

[–] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 12 points 2 days ago

It do be like that.

[–] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

Sad, but true.