Redemption.
Bush's pardon of Gavin brings the total during his presidency to 39, far below the 77 people pardoned by his father during his four-year administration.
President Clinton granted 456 pardons and clemency requests during his eight-year term, including 176 people in his final hours as president. One pardon, for fugitive financier Marc Rich, set off a bitter controversy.
Bitter controvery... bitter? Bwahahahahaha!
At least under Bush we won't be hearing about the pardoning of scoundrels, I hope.
Since there is no expungment of a criminal record for even a person who has lived clean long after his crime(s) had been committed and punished, I think a pardon is a good way of making a provision of mercy.
....and thus no opinions or second guessing is invited from you goofy gawkers in the cheap seats. Right. Nicky?
No pardon for Leonard Peltier, though.
Hopefully in January 2008 then.
bump!