These pardons were issued without

the required specificity to allow the U.S. Department of Justice to process

the applications. In fact, there were no applications only a letter from

Clinton stating that the pardons were acceptable to the extent set forth

in the applications, a Catch 22 situation which would allow negation of

the pardons.

There are 29 persons in this

category, including the unrepentant former Democrat activist Dorothy Rivers,

who stole government funds intended for the disadvantaged, including the

homeless, handicapped children, and pregnant teens. Government prosecutors

were blind sided and reportedly outraged by this pardon.

A second group of 14 individuals

had previously submitted clemency applications which were denied by Clinton

on Dec. 28, 1998. Their records were not actively being reviewed for pardon

not eligible for further consideration. There is no basis in law for these

pardons.

The best way to put the past

behind us and move on is to insure we leave no injustices in our wake.

A great injustice has been done to the people of the United States and

to our nation of laws. A shameless and unconscionable political charlatan

has been allowed to subvert the pardon process, probably for political

donations. There would be nothing partisan about righting these wrongs.

It would be the necessary finale to the Clinton-Gore decade of deceit.

Contact the White House, your U.S. representative and senators, and ask

them to urge the president to take the necessary action.

William Fielder

Peachtree City

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