At what point do we lose any deterrance to crime through punishment/jail? Hell, lets just pardon everybody from the get-go and close all the jails, if we're in the forgiveness business. Pfft!
And look at the RATE of his pardons for crying out loud. Even the most forgiving governor better be able to recognize that crime must be punished and punishment must be served.
People with some contact to him get pardoned? Wow, whooda thunk it? You can’t pardon someone you’ve never heard of, and having some kind of personal contact method helps you hear of them.
Ex-employees, old school mates aside I suppose. Your logic leaves a lot to be desired. Why in the Sam Hill should we put up with this level of croney-ism from our elected officials? Here's my stand: I DON'T.
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Buddy, you can say that again. Count me OUT for voting in a soft on crime POTUS!
Crikey, this guy Huckabee is flat-out dangerous.
There's a difference between cronyism and the news of a supposedly deserving person getting to him through that route. Honestly, I don't know why, but I think Huckabee is above such corruption. Maybe we're still cynical after Clinton's pardons.
I believe Huckabee has a very strong sense of morality, but it is in contention with an equally strong sense of mercy. Both are admirable attributes, but he apparently doesn't have the wisdom to apply them appropriately.