Posted by
theChristianPol on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 11:12:33 AM
I’ve heard the ramblings of the hate filled liberals this morning. Spouting off about the rule of law, etc, etc… But the fact is that the President has the right
by law to outright pardon or as in this case, to commute the sentence of anyone he chooses. Scooter Libby lied under oath and for that he was fined $250,000 and sentenced to a 2 1/2 year prison term. In contrast, Sandy Berger was caught stealing highly classified documents from the National Archives with the intention of destroying them. He was fined a mere $50,000 and sentenced to community service. So, not only did Bush have the right by law, he was fully justified.
Now, let’s look at the facts in light of the criticism of the president. President Bush has issued 113 pardons - less than any president in the last 100 years. President Clinton during his time in office, issued 459 pardons with little criticism and for crimes that dwarf that of Scooter Libby.
In light of former President Clinton’s record on pardons, I believe this president used restraint when he commuted Mr. Libby’s sentence.
The Christian Politico
Sources
Bush Wipes Away Libby’s Prison Sentence
Bush Faces `No-Win’ Pressures to Pardon Convicted Cheney Aide
Sandy Berger fined $50,000 for taking documents
PRESIDENTIAL CLEMENCY ACTIONS BY ADMINISTRATION