They're not voting because...
- I am in prison - and I am not allowed...
I am in prison - and I am not allowed to vote. How unfair!
written 2nd May 2005
Responses
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Tim replies: You are lucky to have computer there. It is not just vote that prisoners lose.
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Reggie replies: Lucky? Oh yes, I'm really lucky! Perhaps you'd like to swap places with me Tim, and then tell me I'm lucky.
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Paul replies: of course you're not lucky. You got caught!
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Garth replies: Who would you vote for Reggie? You should get a vote so tell me who and why?
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Anonymous replies: Well, when you commit a crime and partake in illegal activities, then this is the price you have to pay unfortunately. When you broke the law and were convicted, you lost out on your freedom and rights to vote. Tough luck, mate. Maybe next time you'll think twice before being a burden on law-abiding citizens who are subsiding your stay in prison, where you are fed for free and provided with a roof over your head, rent-free!
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Reggie replies: What's your shoe size Anonymous? I've got a friend who can make you a nice pair of boots.
written 2nd May 2005 -
John Furlong replies: Without meaning to sound cynical - your "vote" does count nonetheless. What I mean of course is that your inability to vote goes into the pool of "non-votes" - ultimately either you didn't care or did not know or simply took the chance that you would loose your vote this way. Politicans and the political system does pay attention to this vote. Very much so actually.
However I must admit I know nothing as to why you are in jail.
written 3rd May 2005 -
RKP replies: I doubt you are really in prison, but let's suppose that you are. You committed a crime and have therefore opted-out of society. That's the price you pay. I didn't commit a crime and so get to vote. See how it works?
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Anonymous replies: RKP - totally with you on that one.
Reggie - Ugg ones will do very nicely, ta very much!
written 3rd May 2005 -
Reggie replies: Anonymous (chicken sh1t). Your boots are ready. Come and pick them up by the river.
written 3rd May 2005 -
Anonymous replies: Oh Reggie - are you in that nice open plan prison? The one Jeffrey Archer was in?
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Tom replies: I don't know what crime Reggie comitted, but in response to RKP's comment I DO know for sure that no-one has ever asked him if he would like to opt in or out of society. I know you were not implying this to be the case, but my point is that an individual cannot possibility disassociate themselves from a society whose governing body has the power to imprison them for breaking its laws. Reggie did not ask for his freedom and rights to be placed under the control of a government, but since this is the way of the world he should at least be allowed a say in who sits at the head of this government, whatever his criminal convictions. Comments on my opinions would be very welcome, either on this site or via e-mail
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Anonymous replies: Hmmm...good point Tommy boy!
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Tom replies: Thankyou anonymous fellow, enjoy not voting!
written 3rd May 2005
