given how little one vote matter, it seems to me that stripping felons of their right to vote is both petty and counterproductive if the point was to reform them into civic minded individuals ?
Also, seems kind of scary that this implies a future where so many people are in prison that their vote could actually tip the balance ?
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The US is nuts. You can vote from prison in Canada
Same thing in the Netherlands. You can have someone vote for you in your stead.
I believe the same is true in Vermont and Maine, but 2 out of 50 isn't great.
If you can take away the right to vote as punishment for a crime, and make anything a crime, then you can take away anyone's right to vote. This reinforces the concept of the 'precariat'.
Also the same in Australia. In fact, it’s required by law for them to vote (as it is for all eligible voters)