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2. Entering the judicial process isn't necessary for a pardon.

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 03:48 PM

Jan 2021

Nixon was never charged with anything.

Neither is naming them necessary for a pardon. Carter pardoned Vietnam draft dodgers without ever naming one.

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Why were there so few arrests? Many reasons but one I really hope is included: [View all] TygrBright Jan 2021 OP

Entering the judicial process isn't necessary for a pardon. rsdsharp Jan 2021 #2

I think the emphasis was on preventing bloodshed calguy Jan 2021 #3

...on the money. Ellipsis Jan 2021 #6

There just wasn't enough man power at the time. njhoneybadger Jan 2021 #4

Absolutely splendid point!!!! nt LAS14 Jan 2021 #5

How many are usually arrested at protests? stillcool Jan 2021 #7

It would have been an ego-boosting spectacle if they were... 2naSalit Jan 2021 #8