Y can't convicted felons vote? isn't it a really dumb law?

voting is such a fundamental right, such a harsh punishment
Answer:
When that law was passed, voting was considered such a high right that losing it was considered a severe punishment. In addition to losing the right to vote, you also lose your right to own or even possess a gun and you lose the right to hold an elected office office and you can be barred from holding many government jobs. In addition, you are stigmatized as a felon, a criminal that can not be trusted.

Is this harsh? Yes, but it is supposed to be. It is the consequence for criminal behavior.

Is this fair? In most cases, yes. However, some states will allow you to get your rights reinstated. Not a simple process, but it can be done.

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but when yo commit a felony you loss your rights. no voting, no guns, etc. what is bad is when a state does not re-instate them after you have served your time, like Nebraska, if you stole a car and went out joy riding with friends back in 1956, was convicted of a felony, went to the local jail for 2 weeks, and got out, even today you cannot vote or own a fire arm. now thats extreme. but I can see it if your in Prison or jail,l but not once you have served your time. I myself have a felony conviction, spent no jail time, paid no fines, and yet I cannot vote or own a gun (not that I care to own one). and my crime had nothing to do with guns or violence etc.

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I don't believe its harsh; it's two-part: it's part of their punishment for commiting a crime against society; and, who wants a felon to put someone in office? Although, I bet, some anti-Bush folks would say that would-be felons elected Bush.

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that is the point. it is a part of the social contract. if you cannot obey the laws then you need not be participating in the governments decision making prosess

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It is a dumb law. When you commit a felony you go to jail and serve your time, after that your released but your still being punished by not being able to vote, get a decent job because most companies do a back ground check, etc.... I think time served should be time served then your records sealed, but it always comes back to haunt you. It's a messed up world we live in.

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I am not going to assume you are a felon, But, If you are!?!?
You already know the answer to that question. If you are not!?!?
Whom ever you maybe talking about gave up his or her fundamental rights by committing a crime. Can't vote is just the start. Whom ever you maybe talking about ?!?! Ask them and they will tell you.
Do i think its fair?!?! No,I think the they need to try and preserve what rights ( We the people have )...We lose so may every day. And higher officials of office can get away with things that would put us in jail for rest of our lives.Its a catch 22 and a double edge sword. But, For now, If you make a mistake you need to pay the price. Thats the way it is IN LIFE!!! I think once they have done the time for the crime they should preserve some rights for that person. But, If this person continues to do the same D**N thing over and over!!
Then my answer is yes. You deserve to lose every right you have!!!