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Originally Posted by Guest
It was a court ordered release. Obama didn't just arbitrarily order prisoners get an early release. Not only did the court order a reduction in prisoners, the order specifically called for the early release of drug offenders. Personally, I would have preferred to see those convicted of a non-violent conspiracy charge be released, but it is what it is. To rail about someone, including our President, for following a court order is ridiculous. Rail against the judicial system, not someone obeying the law. And do remember that felons cannot legally vote.
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You are correct that the President did not do this arbitrarily, and is not part of his individual effort...
"The early releases follow action by the U.S. Sentencing Commission — an independent agency that sets sentencing policies for federal crimes — that reduced the potential punishment for future drug offenders last year and then made that change retroactive.
The commission’s action is separate from an effort by President Obama to grant clemency to certain nonviolent drug offenders, an initiative that has resulted in the early release of 89 inmates."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...699_story.html