by rem 2 Replies latest jw friends
President Bush pardoned seven individuals this morning for minor offenses, including a Jehovah's Witness who was sentenced in 1957 for failing to submit to a draft induction notice.
Here is the link:
http://www.cnn.com/2002/ALLPOLITICS/12/23/white.house.pardons/index.html
rem
Douglas Rogers, sentenced in 1957 for failing to submit to a draft induction notice. The ordained Jehovah's Witness minister from Wisconsin was sentenced to two years in prison.<snip>
Bush decided to grant the seven pardons Friday.
White House spokeswoman Ashley Snee noted the seven pardons had four common elements.
Each of the seven committed a minor offense, completed a prison sentence, went on to live an "exemplary life," and remained a positive force in the community.
"That is what they were judged on," Snee said.
Draft dodging is a "minor offense" to the US government?? I didn't realize that.
I wonder if Farkel feels the same way, considering he served a sentence for the same thing. I wonder if Farkel is going to get a pardon too.
Should we get a petition going??
Love, Scully
Is someone starting a petition? With Farkel's name on it? I'll sign.
