[Radix]

Looks as if the pardon is a done deal.

It would be a shame if the Prez makes these guys wait, while real scumbags such as Mark Rich never even bothered to show up in court before being pardoned by an even bigger scumbag, Clinton.

[John D]

It is about time. How much longer is he going to keep these heros behind bars.

[HarmlessLovableFuzzball]

A pardon is granted to someone guilty of wrongdoing. The border agents did nothing wrong. They should be apoligized to and let go, they don't need a "pardon".

[boomop1]

Geterdone

[Spok]

GWB should charge these guys a buck each and just say he sold the pardon. That way he doesn't have to deal with the merits of the decision. The MSM had no problem when Clinton sold them so it should be okay. /sarc

[onyx]

"People need to take a tough look at the facts, the evidence a jury looked at, as well as the judge. And I will do the same thing," he (PresidentBush) said.

BUMP

[zarf]

Bush said "there's a process for pardons" and the case has to work its way through the system.

Thank you Mr. President. Some right wing assholes have been trashing you about this issue as of late.

It is a cumbersome process indeed, however you will eventually do what is right.

[shrinkermd]

POTUS could make a cheap, safe pardon here and gain respect from all quarters providing it was worded correctly.

[edsheppa]

This Administration's public communication sucks. If the President is considering a pardon, why didn't Tony Snow just say that the other day? Was he just winging it?

[pissant]

Bush is being prudent here. Take his time and get all the facts straight. The people dispariging this president over a lack of instant pardon irritate the hell out of me.

[stainlessbanner]

another ping

[CaptainK]

Did my email make the difference?

[Star Traveler]

The article said -- "Bush open to idea of pardon for former U.S. Border Patrol agents who shot Mexican drug dealer"

And..., how long is the President going to make them wait before the pardon...? Till the end of Bush's term?

Regards,
Star Traveler

[pabianice]

If Bush does not pardon these men his approval will fall below 15%. I'll be one of those he's lost.

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Bush said "there's a process for pardons" and the case has to work its way through the system.

BS! He could sign the paperwork first thing in the morning and it'd be a done deal.

[Pukin Dog]

Bush will NOT pardon these men, and anyone who thinks he should is ignorant of the facts.

EDUCATE YOURSELVES!!

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

The Mods are smoking on this thread.

[firewalk]

"People need to take a tough look at the facts, the evidence a jury looked at, as well as the judge. And I will do the same thing," he said.

I hope I'm wrong, but I don't think the President will pardon them.
At least he has made a statement though...

[ApplegateRanch]

"there's a process for pardons" and the case has to work its way through the system.

Odd, I don't don't remember Gerald Ford saying that about Nixon.

That is just the first to come to mind, because it is such a prominent case; not that I disagree with it.

[Candor7]

Not only should they be pardoned , but the Border Patrol should rehire them, and put them together with a Deuce .50 cal mounted on a 4WD pick up bed , under orders to patrol the border and do the same thing again!