alt Hacker News> if we’re at the point we need to neuter the power of the elected office
Eliminating pardon power doesn’t neuter the Presidency or Governorships. The Romans didn’t even automatically grant the power to dictators.
> if we’re at the point we need to neuter the power of the elected office
Eliminating pardon power doesn’t neuter the Presidency or Governorships. The Romans didn’t even automatically grant the power to dictators.
“begin neutering”, then.
Not arguing for the pardon power - just demanding better leadership.