In the United States, over 5.3 million people each year are denied voting rights due to disenfranchisement. African Americans & Hispanics are overrepresented in prisons, and therefore a sizable portion of the overall Black & Hispanic population is unable to vote. Most states only restrict the vote for prisoners, however some states disenfranchise people who have been convicted of felonies for life. Only Maine and Vermont have no restrictions on voting. Many other countries also restrict voting rights.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felony_disenfranchisement
So, what does NSG think? Should prisoners have the right to vote?