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To: Fhios

I’m of the mind when the President sees a miscarriage of Justice he’s entitled and given the irrefutable right to correct it. <

As I see it, the only problem with a presidential pardon is that it’s too king-like. There are no checks-and-balances involved. The Founders should have given Congress the power to override a presidential pardon, just as they can override a presidential veto.

That would take a 2/3 vote in both Houses. So it would be a rare event indeed.


11 posted on 06/04/2018 8:28:59 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: Leaning Right

I disagree. You may find it a ‘king’s prerogative’, but king’s are not prone to impeachment.

Congress always had a remedy when it comes to presidential authority.


13 posted on 06/04/2018 8:34:18 AM PDT by Fhios (1980's Where's Waldo, 2018 where's sessions)
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