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Bush Commutes Libby's Sentence

Posted by kdawson on from the next-stop-paris dept.

An anonymous reader notes that President Bush has decided to commute Scooter Libby's sentence after numerous appeals failed. Libby was convicted in March of obstruction of justice in connection with the Valerie Plame affair. The President's action spares Libby from 30 months behind bars."

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  1. Figures. by flynns · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Who didn't see this coming; really?

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  2. A quote from Benjamin Franklin is in place: by Z00L00K · · Score: 1, Redundant
    "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."

    It seems to me that this is completely forgotten by the Bush government.

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