• That would lead to false charges against political opponents or lead to laws that declare certain things as a felony to prevent certain populations from office.

    • @zalgotext@sh.itjust.works
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      The voting populace should be smart enough to not vote in a convicted felon in most cases, but it shouldn’t exclude you from running. Else felony convictions could be used as a political tool to bar your opponents from running.