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it is also what makes this country great. not that someone like Trump understand that. For a society to function harmoniously, it must believe that their societ
by jonnycomputer 8y ago
it is also what makes this country great. not that someone like Trump understand that. For a society to function harmoniously, it must believe that their society is just, and that those who commit crimes will face justice, whether its pusher on the street, or the President of the United States, and that, not only will justice be served, but clemency granted in equitable fashion when so deserved.
For those interested, here is an interesting essay that touches on some of those issues
https://www.lawfareblog.com/donald-trumps-pardon-power-and-state-exception https://www.lawfareblog.com/donald-trumps-pardon-power-and-s...
- vkou 8y ago> that those who commit crimes will face justice, whether its pusher on the street, or the President of the United States You mean, the kind of justice that Richard Nixon faced? I feel that any criminal president that falls short of being a baby-eating monster will get a pardon, instead of a jumpsuit.
- jonnycomputer 8y agoThe moderation on HN is so capricious that I think I'll no longer participate. My stupidest and even insulting comments get upvoted and my thoughtful ones downvoted. Whatever. Good bye.