Felony disenfranchisement is the exclusion from voting of people otherwise eligible to vote due to conviction of a criminal offense, usually restricted to the more serious class of crimes deemed felonies. Prisoners and those convicted of felonies have full voting rights in Germany unless they receive a court order banning them from voting.
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Response rates from 2.8k CDU/CSU Union voters.
49% Yes |
51% No |
35% Yes |
51% No |
7% Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
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5% Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
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3% Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 2.8k CDU/CSU Union voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 2.8k CDU/CSU Union voters.
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Unique answers from CDU/CSU Union voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B2XTFW41wk1W
It depends on how heavy the crime they convicted. If they performed spy activities to other countries, they should not be allowed to vote again.
@B2VYKVL2wks2W
I think it depends on the art of the crime, if it was an extremist crime or dehumanizing crime, then no, otherwise yes
@9HYWJLD1yr1Y
Everyone should have the right to vote, even criminals. The exception should be if said person conducted a crime against the existence of the country or its democratic foundation.
@9F2DHJN1yr1Y
Yes except those guilty of violent crimes (rape, murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, etc.)
@99G2ZRR2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after an appeal to the court for restoration of rights.
@8Y6ZZS33yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they are mentally capable.
@8VS53FQ3yrs3Y
Yes but only after their sentence
@8V6XYSB3yrs3Y
No, and abolish the election
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