should presidential pardons be made illegal?

Question

past presidents have abused this privilege for too long.........end it now, so we dont have more criminals on our streets

Answer 1

The pardon is part of the checks and balances. Do you want to disturb the checks and balances in our government?

Answer 2

No. It would require a constitutional amendment, as the presidential power to grant pardons is provided for in that document.

Answer 3

Yes, I think the whole concept is stupid. Where are the checks and balances on a presidential pardon? There are none!

Answer 4

I think you're thinking about Scooter Libby. And, yes, they should be outlawed 5 minutes from now. You'd see Bush trying to pardon him in 3.

Answer 5

I say no. Though it has certainly been taken advantage of, it is a great tool to ensure proper justice in extreme scenarios. It is just too bad that Bush won't use that invaluable tool to grant freedom to those poor border guards who are spending over 10 years in jail for doing their jobs and protecting us from a dirty illegal drug smuggler.

Answer 6

Of course yes or else this injustice will continue with the victims & sufferers of crimes while criminals will enjoy.

Answer 7

This is like many things that are abused from time to time. It will never change, just like vetoes, and lobbyists.

Answer 8

Only if we can bring back all criminals Clinton pardoned and put them back in jail.

Answer 9

No, or the two major parties won't have anyone to vote for them.

Answer 10

Up to a point.