(Getting this out of the way first: I’m not a Trump supporter.)
Convicted felons can and have run for President in the past. Some campaigns have even been run from prison. Disqualifying somebody from running for office because of a conviction is extremely easy to weaponize. It’s the next step in removing somebody’s right to vote because of a conviction (a thing we do/have done and shouldn’t).
I agree with you on the age thing, though. If you can vote, you should be able to hold office.
(Getting this out of the way first: I’m not a Trump supporter.)
Convicted felons can and have run for President in the past. Some campaigns have even been run from prison. Disqualifying somebody from running for office because of a conviction is extremely easy to weaponize. It’s the next step in removing somebody’s right to vote because of a conviction (a thing we do/have done and shouldn’t).
I agree with you on the age thing, though. If you can vote, you should be able to hold office.
The problem is it’s not the felony, it’s the crime; Conspiracy against the government is what disqualifies, not simply a felony