Why can't felons vote?

Why can't felons vote?

Thea Brodkin (Voter Service Chair) gives expert video advice on: Who can vote in US elections?; Why do I have to be 18 to vote?; Why can't felons vote? and more...

"If you've committed a crime you've lost your right." That's on the one hand. Other people say: "If they serve their sentence we believe in rehabilitation. They should be allowed to vote. It would help them on the right path of being good citizens again." So those are the two arguments it comes down to. It's as simple as that.