If you were the President, who should be pardoned in January 2017?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Thu, 07 May 2015 15:19:36 -0400

It's a presidential tradition to grant pardons to federal prisoners just before the President leaves his office. Who do you think deserves a 2017 Presidential Pardon? Leonard Peltier? Someone else? No one at all?

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made May 7 at 2015 3:34 PM

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Thu, 07 May 2015 15:34:43 -0400

After over 30 years, I wonder if he will be released in '17

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made May 7 at 2015 3:49 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 07 May 2015 15:49:57 -0400

The current occupant of the oval office, for being an idiot.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made May 7 at 2015 3:51 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 07 May 2015 15:51:39 -0400

Dennis Rodman for his unofficial role as the unofficial ambassador to North Korea and for being, well Dennis Rodman

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2015 5:20 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 May 2015 17:20:53 -0400

The people in jail under Marijuana possession in all 50 states, or especially in states where it is legal currently, or even just people convicted after the bill was passed but before it was legal. They are a waste of tax money.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2015 7:26 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 May 2015 19:26:16 -0400

No one.

Now to stir the pot. IF Berghdal gets convicted AND sentenced for the charges he has been accused of. Do you think he will get a pardon?

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 7 at 2015 7:30 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 07 May 2015 19:30:38 -0400

This is an interesting topic.

The simple answer is anyone we believe who has had a "travesty of Justice." In essence, if we believe the US Justice system has failed them, they should absolutely be pardoned.

As an example, programs "similar" to Project Innocence where DNA evidence prove conclusively that someone did not actually commit the crime in question, yet they are serving the time, or have completed the sentence. Why wouldn't we Pardon them?

This is an Executive Power that isn't used ENOUGH in my opinion.

Our Justice system is founded on the the concept of making sure only the guilty go to jail, so if there is even a little doubt... even after the fact, our chief executives should be using this power more.

Response by SGT Anthony Bussing made May 7 at 2015 8:47 PM

SGT Anthony Bussing — Thu, 07 May 2015 20:47:45 -0400

George Bush and Dick Chaney and the rest of the idiots...or everyone in lock up for pot....

Response by SSgt Thomas L. made May 7 at 2015 8:48 PM

SSgt Thomas L. — Thu, 07 May 2015 20:48:30 -0400

If I recall, the current president has used his pardon/commutation powers far less than most previous presidents. If his most recent commutation of the life sentences given to a few "repeat marijuana offenders" is any indication, he should commute or pardon every person who is in jail for non-violent drug offenses...especially if they're only for possession.

Response by CPT Bruce Rodgers made May 7 at 2015 10:01 PM

CPT Bruce Rodgers — Thu, 07 May 2015 22:01:08 -0400

1LT Clint Lorance, just sayin

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2016 12:05 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 12:05:22 -0400

Can Hillary Pardon herself?