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To the editor:
Donald Trump is considering pardoning the men who were convicted of attempting to start a civil war and kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, apparently because Trump is being pressured by some Trump supporters who consider the paramilitary gang, the Wolverine Watchmen, patriots. Most of them pleaded guilty, some were found guilty after trial while just a few were found not guilty.
Considering the unforgivable and treasonous pardons given the January 6 traitors who attacked the Capitol, led to the death of five police officers, and tried to kill Mike Pence and Nancy Pelosi, I wonder if the criminal prosecution of Sean “Diddy” Combs is worth the cost and the trouble. If Combs contributes millions of dollars to Donald Trump and said nice things about him, is there any doubt that Trump would consider a pardon for Combs? In addition, both Trump and Combs have shown little respect for women so they have something in common.
Why would anyone want to be on a jury in a trial with a defendant who supported Trump or had the big bucks to buy a pardon? Maybe Congress should expand the president’s pardon power so he could pre-pardon his supporters before they are convicted, or even before they are charged. It would save a lot of time and money.
Michael J. Gorman
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J.Donne
The Wolverine Watchmen (W.W.) case has sparked diverse opinions. Some argue the FBI’s infiltration of the W.W. caused the plot to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer. Trump is reviewing the evidence before deciding on pardoning the W.W. However, if the evidence suggests unjust railroading, a presidential pardon could be valid.
As the saying goes, there are three sides to a story: your side, my side, and the truth!
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krell1349
Just like the January 6th pardons. Done with no review. Now some of these people are going to perhaps get money from the government. I wonder how the Capital police feel about this. What a travesty.
Saturday, June 7 Report this