Bush Commutes Sentences of Border Agents

[nsugrad_05]

Sorry, TU, no spin just the facts that were presented at trial. They were convicted by a jury and the verdict was upheld on appeal. They committed a crime and then tried to cover it up. They should be in prison, subject to the same sentencing guidelines as any other person convicted under the same federal statute.

Do you really think that this would even be an issue had the right wing talkers gotten a hold of it and turned these two into martyrs? Hell, no. And if you cant admit that then you are being dishonest or fooling yourself.

FYI, for anyone wondering, I am in law enforcement and have been for the past 17 yrs. And YES we should be held to the same standards as anyone else. Not higher and certainly not lower.

quote:Originally posted by TUalum0982

quote:Originally posted by nsugrad_05

Why should the convictions be overturned. Do you even know the facts of the case?

They shot an unarmed person. I dont care if it is a drug dealer, illegal alien or Ronald Mcdonald they shot him. Then they tried to cover it up. Several other agents testified seeing them picking up shell casings at the scene, then lying in their official reports. I hope you dont agree that this is behavior that should be tolerated or condoned by law enforcement, no less.

A little reading goes a long way. Taking your information from Hannity, Rush, and Fake News is not such a good idea.

Wow, someone is a little close minded.  Go ahead and spin this into what you want...

"White House officials said Bush didn't pardon the men for their crimes, but commuted their sentences because he believed they were excessive and that they had already suffered the loss of their jobs, freedom and reputations."

[nsugrad_05]

quote:Originally posted by TUalum0982

quote:Originally posted by patric

Ill take a shot:

quote:Originally posted by TUalum0982

"White House officials said Bush didn't pardon the men for their crimes, but commuted their sentences because he believed they were excessive and that they had already suffered the loss of their jobs, freedom and reputations."

Im betting there are a lot on death row that would like similar consideration.

so now we are comparing convicted killers to border patrol agent's who felt their lives were in danger??  Exactly what does a person who kills someone for drugs, or robbery have in common with these two border patrol agents?  Have you ever been in law enforcement? Have you ever felt your live was endangered?

If they felt that their lives were in danger, why were they picking up shell casings and making false reports of the incident? If they were in fear of their lives, write the reports and leave the evidence and allow for a competent investigaiton to clear them.