Good old George , x govenor of Illinois gets 6 1/2 yrs prison sentence for rackitteringThis pompus Dem.gave pardon to many murderers on death roll,not thinking of the families of the victims .Should he have gotten more ?Did his high office save his a$$ or was he above the law?
2006-09-08 12:02:55 · 11 answers · asked by pretzgolf 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It's so nice to have a forum to share your uninformed opinions. Having the correct facts would significantly increase your credibility.
George Ryan did not 'pardon' murderers - he placed a moratorium on their sentences after a Northwestern University journalism project completed a detailed investigation that the laws of Illinois were not properly followed.
Important details at the trials were omitted, and several convictions determined to have been wrongfully applied and sent back to lower courts for rehearing. New evidence, such as DNA, was uncovered which proved that several defendants could not have committed the crimes of which they were accused.
It amazes me how cavalier people can be about the right to a fair trial with all available evidence, especially for capital crimes. Every defendant is entitled to a fair trial under the US and Illinois constitutions.
To someone who is challenged with facts, I'm sure that is a minor detail. Let's hope you live a straight & narrow life and never run afoul of the law. I wouldn't want you to be a victim of a haphazard or arbitrary legal system.
2006-09-08 13:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by Tom-SJ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he is a nice guy that has made many wrong decisions. not the first illinois politician, secondly illinois is just as corrupt as louisiana or any other state so why are people so surprised.
2006-09-08 19:10:01 · answer #2 · answered by deadly_donkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
er, it's bites not bits. It's racketeering not rackittering. As for old George, couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
2006-09-08 19:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by Colorado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should go to Hade"s with George W. um hmm
2006-09-08 19:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously he wasn't above the law since he was convicted. Please remember that the wise know that Justice & Mercy should kiss. It makes for a better world.
2006-09-08 19:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by kobacker59 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sad thing is that another cockroach (repub or demo) will simply take his place.
2006-09-08 19:08:39 · answer #6 · answered by KERMIT M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's not the first and won't be the last .
Liberal Judges give lite sentences to their buddies .
2006-09-08 19:07:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good ridance.
2006-09-08 19:05:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
tom delay. richard nixon. you guys have plenty of your own.
BOTH PARTIES SUCK. get over yourselves
2006-09-08 19:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by DEP 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
pretz...get your facts right...he was a republican
2006-09-08 19:12:03 · answer #10 · answered by mymadsky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋