Article: LETTER; Voting Rights in Florida - New York Times

To the Editor: Re ''Expanding Democracy in Florida'' (editorial, June 30): You correctly note the frustrating delays in Florida's process of restoring voting rights.Additional facts reveal how unfair and illogical the process is. Approximately 30 percent of all individuals ineligible for rights restoration under Gov. Charlie Crist's new policy cannot have their voting rights restored because they owe restitution. This requirement also disadvantages victims owed restitution because restoration of rights is required for many jobs requiring state licenses.Additionally, the Florida Parole Commission has a backlog of about ...