I think it should be based on what they have done and like monstahh said I think they should take in to the account of how long ago it happen.

You hurt people, kids, men, women, even extreme animal crimes, whoever, you took away that person's rights, so why should I be concerned with yours? You smoke pot and get over 11/30 then you are the least of my worries though the government would like me to believe otherwise. I think if you keep your record clean you should be able to come back to the liiiight, so to speak. ;) Again, those who have done extreme, cruel crimes, I honestly don't care if you get your rights back. I know some people get thrown in the clink for stuff they didn't do and if they are found innocent they need their rights back ASAP. People found guilty, not so much.