What is America telling you?

I read an article yesterday arguing if felons should be allowed to vote.  Most people that have never committed a crime feel that felons should NEVER be able to vote even if you are not on parole or probation. Even after your so called debt to society has been paid. So is the debt to society ever actually paid? The people that are voting feel that you should not affect the outcome of the country that you actually live in and pay taxes on.  If this doesn't get your attention, I don't know what will.  In a nutshell, America doesn't want you to be an influence. I encourage people to take a stand and fight for your rights.  All men are supposed to be created equal and entitled to the pursuit of happiness. How can you be happy if you are not allowed to participate. If you do have a job, you are required to pay taxes to America, but America doesn't want you to vote on or about the taxes you pay. Its not rocket science. What is this country telling you?