Sorry, but I think a pardon is the least acceptable legal alternative; a last resort in order to gain them their freedom. This case must be thrown out. If these men are pardoned, it is tantamount to an admission of guilt.
It will also mean that any BP officer is exposed to federal whimsy and pressure from the Mexican government (whatever the hell that is).
Waiting... and waiting. It's all in the hands of the justices.
Sorry, but I think a pardon is the least acceptable legal alternative; a last resort in order to gain them their freedom. This case must be thrown out.
I agree.
It will also mean that any BP officer is exposed to federal whimsy and pressure from the Mexican government (whatever the hell that is).
I hope they address the misapplication of the 924(c) statute. If they don't clarify it's intended use (against drug-traffickers, not law enforcement), Congress should get busy revising the law to make sure judges and overzealous prosecutors don't try do this again.