11-25-2008, 02:10 PM
Miscarriage of justice reparation is one thing but pardoning and setting someone free, who was properly convicted and sentenced, by a single person where the power is absolute and cannot be over-ruled does not sound like sense. Back in history our monarch had that power but to have it in the modern USA, which prides itself on the upholding of democracy and accountability, seems strange to me.
The royal pardon can only be used in consultation with those with more expertise. Likewise theoretically the monarch can over rule Parliament however since our Civil War of over 350 years ago that right has been tempered with the understanding that if it was used arbitrarily then Parliament would act swiftly to remove all rights. It could be the beginning of the end of monarchy. In other words, you have the right Mrs.Windsor but if you use it we will take it away from you.
The royal pardon can only be used in consultation with those with more expertise. Likewise theoretically the monarch can over rule Parliament however since our Civil War of over 350 years ago that right has been tempered with the understanding that if it was used arbitrarily then Parliament would act swiftly to remove all rights. It could be the beginning of the end of monarchy. In other words, you have the right Mrs.Windsor but if you use it we will take it away from you.