If we followed your policy proposal, we&#x27;d still be figuring this out in 40 years or so when the Democrats finally win the White House again. I can&#x27;t imagine a more damaging policy for future PR than pardoning definitely violent criminals who have suffered terribly due to solitary confinement, without any time or consideration given to rehabilitation.<p>If only one of those pardoned were to commit murder, wave goodbye to any hope at criminal justice reform.