If people in prison are given the right to vote, which constituency would the vote in?
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Prisoners having a vote....
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Originally posted by Ignis Fatuus View PostYes they are. Unless you want to steal the word "society" and use it to mean "club that I get to set the membership rules of".Bazza gets caught
Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
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I'm part of the Big Society. But once i've dropped a few pounds I expect to be part of the Average Society again.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Being in prison doesn't stop one from having a seat in the House of Lords, so why should it stop you having a vote?
The percentage of those in prison who can vote and do (in other countries) is typically low.
The only real preventative reason is where do you register those that were homeless before being incarcerated?Comment
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I think they should get the right to vote (for the reasons that have been given), but don't feel particularly strongly about it.
What I do feel strongly about is bleedin' Europe interfering!Comment
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Originally posted by k2p2 View PostWhat I do feel strongly about is bleedin' Europe interfering!
Bloody good job too.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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I don't care as long as they keep these people in prison for as long as possible, preferably forever.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostI don't care as long as they keep these people in prison for as long as possible, preferably forever.
These people, comin' over 'ere, livin' off our taxes, cloggin' up our National Elf Service,......they should bring back the birch!And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostI don't care as long as they keep these people in prison for as long as possible, preferably forever.
Murdered someone - bullet to the back of the head
Raped someone - bullet to the back of the head
Stole a car - bullet to the back of the head
Committed fraud - bullet to the back of the head
Late payment of parking fine - bullet to the back of the head
Nasser Hussein.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostI think they should be taken out and shot. Short, sharp shock.
Murdered someone - bullet to the back of the head
Raped someone - bullet to the back of the head
Stole a car - bullet to the back of the head
Committed fraud - bullet to the back of the head
Late payment of parking fine - bullet to the back of the head
Nasser Hussein.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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