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Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?

A Presidential pardon is an official forgiveness of a crime, preventing or mitigating legal consequences for the individual(s) granted it. The January 6 Capitol attack involved individuals who were charged with various offenses in connection with the breach of the U.S. Capitol. Proponents argue that pardons could help heal national divisions, noting that many participants were motivated by political beliefs and may have been misled. They see pardons as an act of mercy that could reduce tension. Opponents argue that granting pardons would undermine accountability, signal that politically motivated violence can be excused, and erode the rule of law by removing consequences for serious offenses.

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 @B2JNN9V from Arkansas  answered…2mos2MO

Non-violent protesters should be pardoned, but violent protestors should not. Hold Antifa, BLM, and other riots groups to the same standard.

 @B2KSJBF from Maryland  answered…2mos2MO

No, and, by law, the charges or convictions of treason or insurrection should be ineligible for pardons

 @Dry550  from Illinois  answered…1mo1MO

No, that’s setting a dangerous precedent that criminals can be excused so long as you point your violence at politics, it undermines rule of law and it does undermine accountability

  @Jax  from Florida  answered…2wks2W

They should re-evaluated. If what they did during the riot wasn't violent, then yes. I also think every prisoner should be re-evaluated if they didn't commit a violent crime.

 @B3H228V from Nevada  answered…2wks2W

An act of insurrection is a form of treason, and shouldn't be permitted due to their political bias.

 @B2KW47V  from Connecticut  answered…2mos2MO

The sentences should be commuted on a case-by-case basis. Not everyone should have their sentence commuted.

 @B2KSB4P from Michigan  answered…2mos2MO

I think yes and no, yes because it could reduce the violence but I n other stances it could potentially increase more violence if those same people/group is misled.

 @B2KM9YM from Pennsylvania  answered…2mos2MO

This is a tough one. one could argue entrapment, but is hard to prove. i don't think full pardons are the correct move but reduced sentencing. yes they did wrong so they need to be reprimanded. but not made an example from. the US citizens need to know they still have a voice and a say so in matters but not be scared to speak up. Proper channels need to be setup to promote opinions outside of the voting system and congress.

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Porn stars launch campaign against Project 2025 targeting swing states

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