Also, seems kind of scary that this implies a future where so many people are in prison that their vote could actually tip the balance ?

      • hayander@lemmyngton.auEnglish
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        1 year ago

        Also the same in Australia. In fact, it’s required by law for them to vote (as it is for all eligible voters)

    • nivenkos@lemmy.worldEnglish
      01·
      1 year ago

      But if that were really true why ever release them at all? Why not go the full China approach with capital punishment and organ donation?

      I think it’s just a legacy from older laws, especially against gangs in smaller communities, etc.