Those convicted of a felony should not have their voting rights suspended. Felons often have difficulty finding jobs and supporting themselves after their convictions, therefore having different concerns than other adults. Those who do not understand the concerns of felons cannot be expected to look out for their interests while voting. The only way to address the concerns felons face is to allow them to vote.
The argument relies on which of the following assumptions?
A)The right to vote is the most important right in a democracy.
B)The right to vote is a right that everyone should enjoy.
C)Felons at one time had the right to vote.
D)Felons should have their interests represented.
E)Non-felons do not have difficulty finding jobs.

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The argument relies on the assumption that felons should have their interests represented. The argument asserts that felons need voting rights because they have different interests from the general public that are currently unrepresented, and this situation needs to be addressed. If felons should not have their interests represented, this argument fails.

Those Convicted of a Felony Should Not Have Their Voting