President Joe Biden has stirred controversy by commuting death sentences of 37 convicted murderers. This action, combined with his lax border policies, sends a confusing message about law and order. Biden's selective commutations and politically motivated shifts on capital punishment raise questions about his principles. Many critics argue that his actions show a lack of respect for victims' families and public safety.

For years, Biden backed the death penalty. However, after President Trump restarted federal executions, Biden promised a moratorium. His decision to commute sentences, while keeping the death penalty for certain crimes like terrorism, seems inconsistent. The Justice Department still sought death for some, like the Buffalo supermarket shooter, but not others, like Thomas Sanders, who kidnapped and killed a young girl.

Biden's rush to commute these sentences disregarded the Crime Victims’ Rights Act, which requires meeting with victims' families before granting commutations. This lack of consideration has outraged families who feel their pain was ignored. One daughter of a victim wrote about the indescribable trauma and added that "Joe Biden’s decision is a clear gross abuse of power. ”

Critics worry that Biden's actions are a sign of mental unfitness. Commutations are permanent and can't be reversed by the next president. Families who were counting on closure are now left disappointed. Some see this as evidence that Biden is being influenced by a political agenda rather than acting in the best interests of the public.

Biden's Border & Bid to Pardon Murderers: A Mixed Message

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