Debating Presidential Pardons for Various Offenses

The chapter engages in a discourse on the complexities of presidential pardons, pondering whether President Biden should pardon his son for various charges like gun-related offenses and tax evasion. The discussion delves into the necessity for specificity in granting pardons, highlighting scenarios where individuals convicted of nonviolent offenses should be pardoned while cautioning against the manipulation of emotion to influence behavior. The chapter also considers the potential impact of former President Trump fulfilling promises to pardon individuals convicted of tax crimes and the idea of granting amnesty to illegal immigrants with minor tax charges.