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trustbutverify · 10th January 2021, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by Thor 2

Trump's fragrant abuse of his privilege to grant pardons brings this to mind.

I just wonder why a head of state should be given this privilege. How did this come about and what is the reasoning behind it?

I'll say this. The laws defining presidential (and other) pardons requires drastic reform. Because as it stands, the implications are insane.

10th January 2021, 05:58 PM	#17
trustbutverify Philosopher Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 8,887	Originally Posted by Thor 2 Trump's fragrant abuse of his privilege to grant pardons brings this to mind. I just wonder why a head of state should be given this privilege. How did this come about and what is the reasoning behind it? I'll say this. The laws defining presidential (and other) pardons requires drastic reform. Because as it stands, the implications are insane.
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