to think that prisoners are people and citizens and SHOULD have the vote? And if we, as a nation, refuse to let them (illegally -hmmmmm) then WE are in the wrong?

[harpsichordcarrier]

Really, I am genuinely interested.... Why should committing a crime (ANY crime) take away your human rights?

herbietea Sat 19-Feb-11 22:43:02
harpsi so how come you picked on DC for ignoring this? Why didn't you mention that GB had ignored it previously too?

GB may have ignored it but the reason it is in the news is because DC has taken this a step further and indicated that he is intending to defy the ruling