![]() 74, where he noted how the president must be able to make exceptions in his power of the pardon for "unfortunate guilt " otherwise, the justice system would be "too sanguinary and cruel." Additionally, Hamilton pointed out that presidents may need to use clemency to subdue discontent or insurrection and thereby "restore the tranquility of the commonwealth."Īrticle II, Section 2 of the Constitution thus authorizes the president to grant pardons and other forms of clemency involving "offenses against the United States." Understanding that human beings are flawed and biased, pardons were established as a safety valve to mitigate or remedy injustice. It diametrically opposes forgiveness, an age-old virtue central not only to the Christian faith but even to our nation’s founding.Īlexander Hamilton left a footprint for forgiveness in Federalist No. It’s the poisonous pill that fatally blocks a prescriptive cure for human weaknesses. The poll suggests that Americans are more forgiving than the sword fighters who constantly seek revenge on social-media platforms.Īccording to CATO’s survey, "nearly two-thirds - 62% - of Americans say the political climate these days prevents them from saying things they believe because others might find them offensive." Even more alarming, the share of Americans who self-censor has alarmingly risen several points since 2017.Īnd these fears cut across party lines: “52% of Democrats, 59% of independents, and 77% of Republicans agree they have political opinions they are afraid to share,” the survey notes.Ĭancel culture is a direct assault on the construct of forgiveness. Only 27% said cancel culture has a positive impact on society. It revealed that 49% of all Americans say cancel culture is negative. Most Americans, in fact, believe forgiveness is an essential part of a just society.Ĭonsider a recent survey by the CATO Institute. ![]() ![]() Seeing the rise of the cancel culture can lead one to despair.
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