Felons getting their gun rights back?

[dvoncock]

There are nuances, of course, but I side mostly with you on this. Should someone lose the right to protect themselves for the remainder of their lives? Should they lose the right to free speech? Due process? Double jeopardy? Worship? As difficult as it is, I strive to maintain philosophical consistency. The government shouldn't deprive people of their rights for the remainder of their lives.

Excellent point. Justice Scalia famously said the Second Amendment does not protect a second class right.

 

[elemental]

There are nuances, of course, but I side mostly with you on this. Should someone lose the right to protect themselves for the remainder of their lives? Should they lose the right to free speech? Due process? Double jeopardy? Worship? As difficult as it is, I strive to maintain philosophical consistency. The government shouldn't deprive people of their rights for the remainder of their lives.

I think the issue here is if they should have been released. If they are still considered a risk to society then they shouldn’t be released.

 

[Gawernator]

Great idea tbh. Lifetime punishing people just makes it harder to become part of society again, especially when it could be non violent. Why should you lose your 2A rights because you cheated taxes or something