He had time over the Christmas holidays to pardon FIVE DRUG DEALERS
Are you kidding, I didn't know that.
On December 21, 2006, President Bush pardoned these drug offenders:
Marie Georgette Ginette Briere possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
George Thomas Harley aiding and abetting the distribution of cocaine.
Patricia Ann Hultman conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and other controlled substances.
Eric William Olson possession with intent to distribute, possession, and use of hashish.
On the same day, Bush also commuted the sentence of Phillip Anthony Emmert, who was serving time for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
On September 28, 2005, President Bush pardoned these drug offenders:
Adam Wade Graham conspiracy to deliver LSD.
Larry Paul Lenius conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
Larry Lee Lopez conspiracy to import marijuana.
Mark Lewis Weber selling Quaalude tablets, selling, using and possessing marijuana.
http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=175888
What on Earth was his rationale for these pardons?
WHY?