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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Thesis

Can someone check my thesis to see if it sounds pretty solid? I am having trouble working out the kinks.
My thesis:
Ex-felons should not be disenfranchised because it is against the 15th amendment.
  

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Anonymous Ex-felons should not be disenfranchised because it is against the 15th amendment. I can see why you're having trouble. A negative followed by 'because' is often problematic.

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous Ex-felons should not be disenfranchised because it is against the 15th amendment.
  • I can see why you're having trouble.
  • A negative followed by 'because' is often problematic.
  • You could continue thus: Ex-felons should not be disenfranchised because it is against the 15th amendment.
  • They should be disenfranchised for many other reasons.
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AnonymousEx-felons should not be disenfranchised because it is against the 15th amendment.
I can see why you're having trouble. A negative followed by 'because' is often problematic. You could continue thus:

Ex-felons should not be disenfranchised because it is against the 15th amendment. They should be disenfranchised for many oth
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What is an ex-felon? I thought 'once a felon, always a felon'.
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CliveWhat is an ex-felon? I thought 'once a felon, always a felon'.
Check it out on Google and you'll find that the term ex-felon is used to refer to any person who was formerly incarcerated.

CJ
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Do you mean one is just a felon while still in prison?
My dictionary defines a felon as a person who has been convicted of a felony.

Is 'felon' the more precise legal term and 'ex-felon' perhaps a term in common use?..
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CliveIs 'felon' the more precise legal term and 'ex-felon' perhaps a term in common use?..
Exactly.

CJ
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In an essay dealing with constitutional law, I would advise the use of the more precise legal term.
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