then_three_more@lemmy.worldtoNews@lemmy.world•Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road drug marketplace
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12 hours agoSounds like a rule that very much should have been left in the 17th century
Sounds like a rule that very much should have been left in the 17th century
Could someone explain like to an non American why the president gets to pardon people at all?
If someone committed a crime they’re guilty, if there’s new evidence that they’re not guilty then that’s what appeals are for.
Also, the first class tickets for the train were totally worth it…
Damn you yanks be rich!
Welcome to our cold rainy island.
That kinda makes sense, but aren’t some of your top judges appointed by the president. Which would mean the office of the president automatically has 2/3 of the things under their control.