I am someone who, quite frankly, is already sick of the complaints of Democrats to restore voting rights to criminals and felons, which would make sense because of the recent state shift toward Republican ideals. In the latest attempt by the hierarchy of Democrats to gather more votes for their ticket, they are now resorting to members of our society that do not abide by the rules and restrictions that every other member of society does.

In life, we are taught that our actions have consequences. When there is a law that says we cannot sell and traffic marijuana, the majority of us don’t smoke or sell it. If we do choose to partake in these activities, we know the penalties for our actions. Where is the personal responsibility?

The argument for giving back voting rights to the people of our society that don’t follow the rules is invalid and an issue that we should have a lack of sympathy for, unless they were innocent. If you don’t like the rules, then write to your congressman and try to change the rule. But what kind of message are you sending the rest of our state if you pass an initiative like this?

It is perfectly fine that you don’t follow the rules. Don’t worry about that trafficking charge or any violent or non-violent act that you have committed against the state. Don’t worry about if you commit felonies anymore because the Democrats are going to make sure that you are not civilly punished so that you can vote for them when you are able to vote again.

Bradley Browning

biology sophomore