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What the future holds for someone who was pardoned is likely decided based on very different rationalization compared to how one acts while serving a lifetime prison sentence.


Whilst I understand your point of view that the change in circumstances can change how someone decides to act, I don't believe there is much history to show someone who gained a surprising second chance outside of prison has gone back to their previous life.


> I don't believe there is much history to show someone who gained a surprising second chance outside of prison has gone back to their previous life.

Didnt have to look far, from dec 9:

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/exonerated-man-heading-back-to...


Of course, there will be an outlier. I didn't state no history. One person doing wrong after being released shouldn't mean no one gets released.


No but recidivism should be factored into such a decision.


It's vindication of political violence that's the problem. If political violence is sanctioned, then there is no law.




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