Voting Rights for Felons: A Question of Justice and Equality

In recent years, the topic of voting rights for felons has garnered significant attention in the United States. Some states have enacted laws that restore voting rights to felons after they have served their sentences, while others maintain lifetime disenfranchisement. Discuss the implications of these varying policies on democratic participation and the principles of justice and equality in a democratic society.

In your response, construct an argument that supports one of the following positions:

• States should restore voting rights to felons after they have completed their sentences.
• States should maintain restrictions on voting rights for felons.

Be sure to provide multiple pieces of evidence to support your position, and consider counterarguments to your stance.