During a discussion on voting rights, one of your classmates says, “I do not think convicted felons should be given the right to vote. They have not shown themselves to be reliable or productive members of society, so they should not get a say in how our government runs.” Which of these would be the best question to ask if you wanted to clarify this idea?

a) Are you saying that you do not think convicted felons should be given the right to vote at all or just when they are in prison?
b) How could you say that you do not think convicted felons should be given the right to vote even after they have served their time?
c) Why do you think convicted felons should not be allowed to vote if they were able to vote before they committed a crime?
d) Are you willing to consider other opinions about convicted felons being given the right to vote after they have served their time?