alt Hacker NewsToo expensive/punitive, and note that there is an option to be restored to full citizenship after time served/restitution is made.
My take on it is that if your judgement is so twisted that you are able to commit a felony and not be able to successfully petition for rights restoration, then you are not suited to deciding by whom the country should be governed.
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Have you actually looked into what it takes to restore full citizenship in many places? In some locations it means having to get the Governor to act on your behalf. Imagine what it would take to even get in contact with the Governor of a largely populated state, let alone trying to convince them that you should have your rights restored.
Your judgement is twisted if you think that's a reasonable expectation for anyone who has served their time.
It’s political theater. Not intended to actually accomplish much except “See!? We did something! Now vote for us again.”
Meanwhile, open source printers can and will just bypass it.
I haven't had my firearm rights restored since I caught my (non-violent, bullied into a plea deal) felony over 20 years ago because I have not yet managed to fully pay restitution to a large insurance company. Despite having paid more than the original judgement, interest is a killer and my current balance stands at over $130k (original judgement for $33k).