How do you feel about President Ford pardoning Nixon?

Do you think he should have been pardoned? Why or why not? How does the act of pardoning reflect on President Ford's reputation? Please give examples to support your opinion.How do you feel about President Ford pardoning Nixon?It does not necessarily matter as to whether or not he was pardoned because Nixon was not the only President to do scandalous things...he just got caught. This country's government is full of corruption and scandals that the government covers up. I think he should have been pardoned. Because why waste tax money to put him in prison. He stepped up and resigned as President. Isn't that enough. And Jimmy Carter pardoned all those soldiers who went AWAL in Vietnam. That is no different. Really it saved the tax payers money.



And to the person above me: Gerald Ford wasn't elected VP. He was appointed after Sparrow was forced to resign as Nixon's VP. So really Nixon's term(s) as President were very scandalous.How do you feel about President Ford pardoning Nixon?It is not a question of Nixon's need to be pardoned. You are boxing your question to preconceived answers. President Ford was defending America against Russia. This country continues the peaceful transition of power, based on the people. No other country recognizes the will of the people as America does. The pardon of President Nixon was an act of geopolitical purpose. That act helped to preserve the continuity of power and show the world how "clean" the US government is. A "rebellious" act by congress and the FBI are squelched and America did not screw up by electing President Ford as Vice President. Close your personal ethics and investigate the instant in time. A choice, at that high office, requires greater investigation and consideration before personal ethics are utilized. The election of President Carter is an example of President Ford's reputation. Remember, peaceful transition of power and the clarity of a free people to rule themselves.How do you feel about President Ford pardoning Nixon?well it didn't help ford at all, but no one really wanted to put an ex president of the US in jail.

even if it's where he belonged.



then jimmy carter came along, and pardoned all the young men that left the US rather than fight

in viet nam. one good turn deserved another