1. No one once reaching the age of majority should have their voting rights taken, for any reason including criminality

2. The figures also do not include people of age who are ineligible to vote or have not registered. The "Have not registered" is a key part because many stated in the last 2 election cycles have been passing a number of laws to disenfranchises segments of the populations making it harder and harder to register

3. The concept of our nation is "Consent of the people", that is all people, not just those voting. the majority of PEOPLE reject the 2 candidates put forth buy the corrupted and unethical political parties then the government can not claim to have the consent of THE PEOPLE...

Many many many Americans feel complete disenfranchised by the political systems that gives them 2 Choices that are equally terrible and corrupt. Forcing a defensive vote that is mainly against the person you do not want to win instead of voting for a qualified person you actually want to be in office.

As a life long Libertarian, I have no interest in voting for either a Republican or Democrat

Seriously? You need to register to have the privelige of voting in your country? That is beyond fucked up.

Obviously, if you don't plan on voting, you won't bother to register.