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aniked [119]
3 years ago
6

Once released from prison, should former convicts have the right to vote?

Law
1 answer:
mrs_skeptik [129]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:they should get a right to vote even if they went to prison unless they are not in a good condition or mentally ill

Explanation:

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