
JD Vance 110% Wrong
JD Vance is completely mistaken. 100% wrong.
JD Vance should focus on addressing the legal violence initiated by prosecutors, judges, and police. Those who instigated the chaos and subsequently engaged in the legal, emotional, and physical torture of prisoners must be held accountable.
JD Vance exemplifies the typical narrow-minded Republican perspective on law and order, essentially becoming enablers of corruption. Similar to Washington State Republicans, who are alarmingly indifferent to issues of justice, they unwittingly assist Democrats in perpetuating widespread injustice. Judge Beth M. Andrus, as a pastor’s daughter, should have advocated for a period of fasting and repentance regarding the injustices in King County Court. Regrettably, Judge Andrus has become so entangled with the sins of the world that she has obscured the misconduct of City of Enumclaw Detective Grant McCall.
In an entirely corrupt legal system, the only option may be to grant pardons across the board. First, we must allow the legal system to rectify its own lawlessness and prosecute those who have engaged in corruption.
Isaiah 58:5-6
Is this the kind of fast I have chosen, only a day for a man to humble himself? Is it only for bowing one’s head like a reed and for lying on sackcloth and ashes? Is that what you call a fast, a day acceptable to the Lord ? "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?
In short, Republicans deserve to loose in Washington State – and loose they do!
Jim Walsh deserves to loose general elections as Republicans in Washington State are as stale as week old bread.
Backstory
In an interview on Fox News Sunday, Vance drew a line saying the pardon question is ‘very simple’ stating how those who committed violence should ‘obviously’ not be pardoned, while peaceful protestors might deserve clemency.
Vice President-elect JD Vance has taken a surprising stance, distancing himself from President-elect Donald Trump regarding the pardoning of those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. This divergence could create friction as Inauguration Day approaches.
Trump has pledged broad pardons for many individuals charged in connection with the Capitol attack, stating he would act "very quickly" on the first day of his presidency. In contrast, Vance is advocating for a more measured approach, stressing the importance of accountability for violent offenders.
In a recent interview with Fox News Sunday, Vance clarified that the issue of pardons is "very simple." He asserted that those who engaged in violence should "obviously" not receive pardons, while he believes that peaceful protesters may deserve clemency. He acknowledged that there exists a "bit of a gray area" in certain cases, allowing for discretion.
"We are very much committed to seeing the equal administration of law, and many individuals prosecuted in the aftermath of January 6 were treated unfairly," Vance stated.
While Vance stresses the need for accountability, Trump has leaned toward extensive pardons, highlighting the hardships faced by those convicted. However, Trump mentioned he might consider exceptions for individuals he views as "radical" or "crazy."
This apparent rift in their positions surfaces as Trump intends to wield his clemency power for many involved in the attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump has even indicated he might issue pardons for rioters on "Day 1" of his presidency.
Adding to the complexities, more than 1,500 individuals have faced federal charges stemming from the January 6 attack, which resulted in over 100 injuries to police officers and forced lawmakers to seek shelter.
While some were charged solely with misdemeanor offenses for unlawfully entering the Capitol, others faced serious felony charges, including assaults on law enforcement. Leaders of extremist groups such as the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys have been convicted of seditious conspiracy for their roles in the events of that day.
Supporters of Trump call for broad pardons, while Vance upholds his more cautious stance, asserting, "I assure you, we care about people unjustly locked up." Responding to criticism from those who feel his position does not go far enough, Vance remarked, "I’ve been defending these guys for years."
On January 6, 2021, as Trump addressed his "Save America Rally" near the White House, he urged followers to march to the Capitol.
Vance emphasized that both he and Trump plan to evaluate each case individually, clarifying that this includes instances of provocation and those who may not have received a fair trial.
Some Republican lawmakers are actively calling for Trump to pardon all individuals involved in the January 6 incident. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has been vocal in her belief that even those who clashed with Capitol Police and caused damage to the building should be released, saying, "I think they’ve served their time, and they should all be pardoned and released from prison."