> Nixon was already shamed Lots of criminals are shamed; that never relieves them from trial and punishment. > it would have served the country no good I dis

> Nixon was already shamed Lots of criminals are shamed; that never relieves them from trial and punishment. > it would have served the country no good I disagree. It sets a precedent that the powerful are above punishment and reduces deterrence. Now Presidents know that they can do almost anything and not be tried for it.