Denying voting rights to former felons

The podcast discusses the controversy surrounding the denial of voting rights to former felons. A federal court ruled that permanently prohibiting certain felons from voting is considered cruel and unusual punishment. This has significant implications for the denial of Second Amendment rights to the same individuals. The discussion highlights that voting is a positive right granted by the government, while the Second Amendment protects a preexisting natural right. The analysis suggests that the federal law, 922 G1, which prohibits certain felons from possessing firearms for life, should be considered an Eighth Amendment violation.