Can't vote but can run

In America they have laws that prohibits convicted felons from voting. Now these laws vary from state to state, some states allow felons who have served their time to vote, but for the most part they are barred from voting.

Now take the case of Ted Stevens. Longest serving republican senator. An Alaskan senator who has just been convicted for corruption. He awaits sentencing.

Stevens is up for reelection next Tuesday and while this setback is likely to cost him his seat, it's still no guarantee, BECAUSE HE'S STILL ALLOWED TO RUN.

That's right. There is no state or federal law that prevents a felon from contesting, winning and holding a seat. You can't vote in who rules, but you can damn will rule.

But I shouldn't be too surprised. If they didn't allow criminals to run for elections they would be no one to vote for.