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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24% Yes |
76% No |
24% Yes |
76% No |
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@B2JNN9V4wks4W
Non-violent protesters should be pardoned, but violent protestors should not. Hold Antifa, BLM, and other riots groups to the same standard.
@Dry550 3wks3W
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
@B2KV22Y4wks4W
It depends on the individuals, if they tried to attack the Capitol, assault the police officers, kill politicians, or they tried to stop the violence
@B2KSJBF4wks4W
No, and, by law, the charges or convictions of treason or insurrection should be ineligible for pardons
@B2KSB4P4wks4W
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.
@B2KRLYB4wks4W
They felt their rights were not protected. Perhaps the right to a fair vote. It’s their civic duty to overthrow a government that way. Yet due to this 2 party system, that will never happen.
@B2KMBQM4wks4W
I think those in the capital attack should be held responsible for the lives that were lost and those who were injured, however i also think that whatever the punishment is, it should not completely alter there life.
@B2KM9YM4wks4W
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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