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What the future holds for someone who was pardoned is likely decided based on very different rationalization compared to how one acts while serving a lifetime p

• ktallett 2y ago
  Whilst I understand your point of view that the change in circumstances can change how someone decides to act, I don't believe there is much history to show someone who gained a surprising second chance outside of prison has gone back to their previous life.
  • bdhcuidbebe 2y ago
    > I don't believe there is much history to show someone who gained a surprising second chance outside of prison has gone back to their previous life. Didnt have to look far, from dec 9: https://lawandcrime.com/crime/exonerated-man-heading-back-to-prison-again-for-murder-after-being-freed-from-life-sentence-and-given-4-1-million-settlement-for-serving-24-years-for-another-slaying/ https://lawandcrime.com/crime/exonerated-man-heading-back-to...
    • ktallett 2y ago
      Of course, there will be an outlier. I didn't state no history. One person doing wrong after being released shouldn't mean no one gets released.
      • bb88 2y ago
        No but recidivism should be factored into such a decision.
  • bb88 2y ago
    It's vindication of political violence that's the problem. If political violence is sanctioned, then there is no law.