Crist may restore rights to ex-felons

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Crist may restore rights to ex-felons

By STEVE BOUSQUET
Published February 21, 2007


TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Charlie Crist told the legislative black caucus Wednesday that he may issue an executive order single-handedly restoring civil rights to felons who have completed their sentences.

The announcement from the Republican governor drew applause from nearly two dozen lawmakers, all Democrats, known formally as the Florida Conference of Black State Legislators.

“My plan is to work with you to make sure we restore civil rights,” Crist told the group. “The important thing is that we get there. It’s going to be better than where we are now, I can tell you that.”
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As a candidate last year, Crist advocated automatic restoration of civil rights for felons who complete the terms of their sentences, including probation and payment of restitution to victims. He said Wednesday he still may seek a policy change in the four-member Cabinet that he chairs, or through a change in state law. One Cabinet member, Attorney General Bill McCollum, opposes automatic restoration of civil rights for ex-felons.

The legislators were much more enthusiastic about an executive order -- an indication of their lack of confidence in a Republican-controlled Legislature that has never passed a bill to streamline the civil rights restoration system.

more:
http://www.sptimes.com/2007/02/21/State/Crist_may_restore_rig.shtml


So, is the key word here MAY?

I've become so cynical - not something I'm proud of, just the way it is. The only way this will happen is side-stepping around the legislature - question is, will he?

[El Fuego]

1. Charlie Crist

is my hero. :hide:

[RockaFowler]

2. The key word is MAY

I don't know what to make of Charlie Crist. Is he placating the dems so they can vote his way on a few items?? Or, is he doing a good job?? I just don't know what to think of him . . .

[kerry-is-my-prez]

3. He's into global warming, paper trail voting - he's better than most of the Dems

Certainly better than Bill Nelson.