What is so galling about this arbitrary and unnecessary favor to a White House colleague is that it stands the notions of fairness and justice on their heads. Stripped to its essence, the commutation is a blatant political act that invites cynicism and distrust. It sends the sad message that if you are a part of the administration, you are unaccountable, above the law.
- Miami Herald (read full editorial here)
Wrong as usual.
The commutation sends the message that prosecutorial misconduct is not going to be tolerated.
Libby deserved a full pardon, but commutation of the sentence was better than nothing.
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