Submitted by Final_Act6703 t3_xwbutn in newhampshire
WoobieBee t1_ir7lejx wrote
Reply to comment by Odd-Chapter756 in Bomb threats, credit card fraud: state rep Stacie-Marie Laughton of Nashua by Final_Act6703
Laws around voting and criminal records are evolving as we evolve. For example, in a state like Mississippi, where African Americans are almost 40% of the population, AND where application of justice is still fraught with systemic racism, people with drug convictions who served their time & did what society asked of them were unable to fully participate in society ever again. So, it is not completely true that people with felony convictions cannot vote in NH. https://www.felonyrecordhub.com/rights/new-hampshire/
In Stacy’s case, it sounds like her felony conviction essentially stems from behavior from her mental illness. You can disagree with me, but I think the American judicial system should not make felons out of people with a health condition… not saying bomb threats are cool, I am understanding that leniency in these cases - especially when we don’t give access to affordable healthcare to all Americans - we should take a look in the mirror as a society.
And with 400 volunteers in the NH House, what do you expect we’d have???
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