Friday, January 09, 2009
Pardon Finneran?
I've got mixed feelings about pardoning the former Speaker of the MA House, but the repercussions of his conviction seem WAAAAYYY out of wack for the crime of obstructing justice in a civil case. Regarding the pardon request, though, it bugs me that the levers of justice are far more easily accessed by those with friends in high places. There are many more folks far more deserving of a pardon who have zero chance of getting one former governor, let alone four of them, to sign a letter on their behalves.
Finneran's loss of pension argument sounds like the same the logic that supporters of Leo Senecal used to try and get his retirement plan reinstated. I'll be curious to see if there is a double standard when this plays out. ¶ 2:33 PM
Finneran's loss of pension argument sounds like the same the logic that supporters of Leo Senecal used to try and get his retirement plan reinstated. I'll be curious to see if there is a double standard when this plays out. ¶ 2:33 PM
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"I think he has all the attributes to be granted a pardon," Swift said. "I think he is truly remorseful and realizes he made a terrible mistake. Pardons are made to be granted in those kinds of circumstances."
One would think this to be true of most first time offenders. If Swift is to be believed then I would expect her to be out championing the causes all criminals who are now sorry they got caught.
One would think this to be true of most first time offenders. If Swift is to be believed then I would expect her to be out championing the causes all criminals who are now sorry they got caught.
Tom Finneran deserves his shame. he was a nasty SOB while in office, and I doubt he has changed. Let him live with his diminished reputation. He worked hard to earn it.
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