Note that Wyoming is another state, besides Kentucky and Virginia, to automatically and uniformly deny voting rights to ex-felons. I never understood the reasoning behind this denial in the first place--what does having a felony on one's record have to do with the right to vote? Aren't these the very citizens with the most and best firsthand knowledge of the problems with our criminal justice system? Without their input on the issues surrounding this system, are we not engaging in "studied ignorance?" In addition, it seems anomalous to deny felons the right to vote, when a felony conviction does not deny a felon the right to be elected as a Senator or Representative in Congress, or as President of the U.S.

Even though California's votes 'don't count'..

A fair and impartial opportunity, The one thing everyone deserves.I recently had the opportunity to be employed by a very prudent company in the Florida pan handle, (Mundy) who in turn hires for Solutia. An within three days I was terminated, not because I was late to work, or because I did not have the skills to perform the job duties, and not even for my demeanor. I was fired because of a felony conviction that is over six years old.So, what am I supposed to do to support my family until this time has passed? An with the cost of living rising each year, and minimum wage staying the same. Even the people who have descent jobs are being forced to stretch a thinning budget even farther. The public has no right to punish an Ex Convict beyond what the judicial system has deemed necessary for that person to pay his/her debt to society. To do so constitutes a form of prejudice toward anyone who has made a mistake in their lives. An let's face the truth people, we have all done something that could have landed you in jail or worse if you had been caught. Does the fact of you not being caught make you a better person than a Ex Convict, or does it make you a better criminal? An for those of you who consider yourselves to be Christians,( the Bible say's in St. Matthew 6:14,15. 14.For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you;15.But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;) we don't feel that we should be put on the top shelf. All we ask for is the opportunity to work an be paid according to the skills we posses, and given the chance to advance in our Fields for our hard work. If you claim to be an (EOE) than be equal to everyone.Despite popular belief, we were not born criminals, most of just turned left when right was the correct way to turn. The same Ex Convicts that you look down on were and are in fact someones son, daughter, father, mother, aunt, uncle, ect... An their families love them just as much as your family loves you. A FAIR AND IMPARTIAL OPPORTUNITY,no more and no less than you yourselves would not demand. Thank You for your time. Sincerly, Keith Adams