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In another thread on this page, we've had a lively discussion about the pros and cons of Joe Biden pardoning his son, Hunter. Now let's discuss another situation.
Say you are the president, would you pardon the father of your son-in-law if the older man was convicted of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering after hiring a prostitute to seduce his brother-in-law, arranging to record a sexual encounter between the two, then sending the tape to his sister?
Would you later nominate the pardoned man to be ambassador to France?
BONUS QUESTION: Would such a pardon set a bad example for future presidents who might feel they have permission to pardon their family members?
These are the philosophical questions that try men's souls.
