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>It seems to me that just the pardon power by itself is fundamentally incompatible with democracy and the rule of law. Says who? And why? >I imagine that if w
by macspoofing 6y ago
>It seems to me that just the pardon power by itself is fundamentally incompatible with democracy and the rule of law.
Says who? And why?
>I imagine that if we can survive and progress long enough to have real democracy and rule of law
Why do you want 'real' democracy? What makes you think that getting rid of other non-democratic institutions, like Congress, like the Presidency, and institute Athenian-style mob rule - will make the world a better place?
I am being facetious, and I get what you mean, but do you honestly think your life would be better if this particular, and relatively minor, aspect of the Presidency would be curtailed?
- TheSpiceIsLife 6y ago> but do you honestly think your life would be better if this particular, and relatively minor, aspect of the Presidency would be curtailed? Why even bother saying this? Each of us can want / advocate for whatever changes each of us prefers in any given moment. There's plenty of resources in the world, and within each of us, to want better for, say, our kids; more space exploration; a presidential role with fewer perks; an end to hunger; and our local street to be kept cleaner.
- macspoofing 6y ago>Each of us can want / advocate for whatever changes each of us prefers in any given moment. I understand that. I'm saying you need a reason to go through the effort of changing the constitution and a 240 year old tradition. This is why I asked what all that effort in getting rid of the pardon would do for the world. And it seems, the answer is not much if anything at all. So my argument is, maybe find something more worthwhile to concern yourself with?