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Why is it necessary? He's dead, and likely so are those who prosecuted him. The whole push seems pointless to me. I don't dispute the injustice of what happened
by adamc 13y ago
Why is it necessary? He's dead, and likely so are those who prosecuted him. The whole push seems pointless to me. I don't dispute the injustice of what happened to him, but I don't see how a pardon makes it better in any way.
- jiggy2011 13y agoIt's symbolic and sends a message to people who are still alive, similar to posthumously awarding a medal. You're saying "not only do no longer consider this a crime, but we no longer consider this to be a crime to the degree that we are willing to rewrite the record". It may well give comfort to both surviving family as well as send a signal to other british homosexuals who are concerned about the security of their rights.