To the editor: The speaking heads on TV are up in arms over President Trump’s pardons of the Jan. 6 felons. But, it was a foregone conclusion.
If Trump had allowed these folks to stay locked up, it might have been a tacit admission that they had been, in truth, responsible; that their conduct was in opposition to the legislation. It was solely in opposition to the legislation if they’d no authorized foundation to behave the best way they did.
That’s precisely 180 levels from Trump’s “Twilight Zone” body of reference. In Trump’s psyche, he gained in 2020, and the election actually was stolen. Ergo,the violent mob was legally justified in what it did.
If Trump had refused to pardon those that had been lawfully convicted, it might be tantamount to an admission that former President Biden truly gained in 2020. In Trump’s thoughts, this passes for his conscience. Therefore, the pardons needed to be issued.
To debase a well-known line from Bette Davis, “Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy evening” — or 4 years.
Robert G. Brewer, Sherman Oaks
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To the editor: I’m very troubled by the pardoning of violent criminals, insurrectionists, police beaters and people who threatened the lives of our representatives in Congress. These criminals at the moment are “standing by” for the longer term.
I’m additionally deeply troubled by the silence or acceptance of a lot of the Republicans in Congress. Is that this what you voted for? He instructed you what he was going to do.
Diana Crispi, Los Angeles
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To the editor: Trump pardoned the members of his non-public militia. Full cease.
Thomas D. Penfield, Cardiff, Calif.
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To the editor: For years now, I’ve heard particularly from Republicans concerning the rule of legislation and the necessity to have a good justice system in our nation. The discharge of those people is a mockery of the rule of legislation and our justice system.
These individuals are not heroes of democracy. They desecrated our Capitol. They chanted their need to hold the sitting vp of the US. They hunted for members of Congress. They disparaged and injured cops.
With these pardons, Trump has sullied the rule of legislation and our justice system. It is a stab wound to the center of our democracy.
Stevi Carroll, Pasadena
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To the editor: I do know there may be not a lot l can do as one individual however to precise my opposition and vote my emotions subsequent time. So l will begin now.
I’m disgusted that the brand new president has pardoned the Jan. 6 criminals.
I’m within the twilight of my life, however l should make myself heard. We the general public can not sit again and settle for such that goes in opposition to the grain of our constitutional democracy and the rule of legislation.
David Housh, Glendora
