Felony Conviction

The I.D. requirement for voting is unnecessary. The governors argue that it would prevent fraud because voters are required to prove their identifications. However, just like John Oliver said, although I.D. voter appears to be a common sense, it may become impossible for some people.There are six types of government-issued identifications that can be used at voting polls in Texas. First of all, driver's licenses seem to be the most common method; however, not everyone drives or has a car. Secondly, Texas authorizes gun holders to carry their handguns around. Apparently, not all Texans obtain or carry weapons with them; therefore, it is not a popular choice to be used at voting polls. Thirdly, the passport can be one option; however, only a

As we all know, Texas is a conservative state, meaning it holds to its traditional beliefs, laws, and values; it also is very cautious about any kind of change, commonly related to politics or religion. This, unquestionably makes me think Texas voters would not support this idea, making it impossible to happen. Of course, this is not an easy decision, principally because it involves modifying the Texas Constitution, yet I consider this to be a “necessary evil,” meaning that the idea might not be supported or accepted by everyone, but still might be imperative for the development of not only our state but our society.

There are eleven states, Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wyoming, which make it exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, for some felons to regain their right to vote. Most of these states do not allow criminals who committed serious felonies such as rape, murder, and kidnapping to vote without an action by the Board of Parole or the governor of the

Voting is one of the most essential right’s that we obtain in the United States. African Americans and women have struggled for the right to vote for years. The right to vote is the way we the people get to get our voice heard. Unfortunately, Texas voting turnout is one of the lowest in the nation. There are numerous of reasons that make Texas one of the states with a low voter turnout rate.

As per senator Huffines, non-citizens and illegal immigrants should not be allowed to vote. According to District Population Analysis with County Subtotals for Senate District 16 (2010), the voting age population is 614,614. This number represents the people, who have power to choose the person, who they think is eligible to run the district. Therefore, I think we must encourage voting among all the people living in Texas, as fair opportunities should be given to choose their representative.

Texas ranks as a relatively poor state, which directly relates to the trouble with voter turnout. The history of voting started primarily in 1787 with the development and implementation of the suffrage or right to vote (Newell et al. 139). This also led to states developing qualifications for who could vote which initiated low voter turnout. Texas experiences an unduly low voter turnout due to the history of prior restrictions in minorities.

Texas should encourage every citizen to vote. Here in Texas any citizen that is over 18, not a felon on probation or parole, and has not been found by a judge to be mentally incapable can vote. All citizens that are allowed to vote should have a say in how their state is ran. Texas was set to spend $4 million on voter education in 2016 (Cascos, 2015), hoping to encourage citizens to get out and vote. Although so much is spent on the education of voting, the turnout for each election is still low with less than 60% of registered voters showing up to the polls for presidential elections (Elections and Voter Education, 2016). The problem is that the money is being spent encouraging and educating the wrong voters. Instead of going out to encourage

One cannot discuss this topic without given the definition of felon and the laws impose on felony act. Who is a felon? A felon is someone who has been convicted of serious or violence crimes, such as murder, rape, robbery, and burglary and as a result is punishable more than one year. The constitution of U.S.A from the voting act prevents someone who has been convicted of felony to participate in an election; however this enactment is as a result of racial politics (Preuhs R.R). According to Robert this policy disproportionately affect minority population on blacks and Latino citizens, and this article is supported with enough evidence that would convince any reader.

I think Texas needs to discriminate certain behaviors. Many people spent so many years in prison waiting to be executed. I think the government needs to reduce the waiting period for only those people who they are sure that they committed the crime and needs to be executed. Most of the time it’s unfair because those people spend their years waiting and enjoying in prison while the family members are still waiting for justice. It’s unfair that sometimes the family members don’t even witness the justice because they die before the person who committed the crime is executed. The Texas government also needs to reduce jail length for people arrested because of possession of drugs. The government needs to punish them, instead of putting them in

In the documentary, High Crimes and Misdemeanor (1990) produced by frontline, details the side effects from the Iran-Contra affair proposed by the Reagan Administration and the consequences of the Reagan administration for not complying with its constitutional authority on notifying the United States Congress on the covert operation, which is the main organ responsible for the appropriations of funds and its allocation. The Covert Operation facilitated the sale of arms to Iran, which was under a strict arms embargo during the hostage situation in 1979.

The hit television series Law and Order Special Victims Unit deals with cases that can be very controversial when the accused is a celebrity. In the fifteenth year episode nine the detectives had to make a decision that would could destroy the accused career if they made the wrong choice. Through the different characters in this episode there are different ethics that they follow.

Those who are charged with domestic violence and other, felony offenses in Arizona may face a range of consequences, including losing their right to bear arms. While this is permanent for some, others may eventually be able to have their rights restored. This does not happen automatically, however, people must take certain steps to see their firearm privileges reinstated.

On October 14, 2015 The Press Enterprise published an article titled “Northern Arizona Student Charged With murder” According to the report; police charged the student named Jones with second-degree murder,who was accused of shooting a group of students, injuring three students and killing one student. Jones was first charged with first-degree murder because of the murder of Coling Bourgh. Fortunately, the police reduced his charge to second-degree murder, saying that the Attempt jones did was not deliberate. In addition, first -degree murder carries a sentence to the prison for whole life, whereas second-degree murder carries a sentence to the prison for more than 25 years of life.

In the final scene when Louis Levy speaks of the capacity of love I feel he is saying that we as humans have this natural need for an emotional attachment in order to feel complete as a person. Everyone on this earth is looking for love and acceptance and this starts from birth. A baby requires love, attention, physical touch and maternal nurturing along with biological needs in order to survive. This is carried on throughout out a person’s life. If one can look back as far as possible into their childhood they will come to find that love from another being is essential to growth because this will be the basis of what kind of adult you will grow

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