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[sexobon]

Originally Posted by Luce

You have to accept a pardon, because accepting a pardon is an admission of wrongdoing.

Not accepting a pardon doesn't stop the President from granting one whether the person wants it or not. It only stops it from taking effect. A pardon "carries an imputation of guilt; acceptance a confession of it." That would be the political value of it whether or not it's accepted.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by sexobon

Not accepting a pardon doesn't stop the President from granting one whether the person wants it or not. It only stops it from taking effect.

If you're in jail and a pardon is issued will they let you stay in jail. Doubt it.
Can you stop your record being expunged? Probably not.
So I'd think it does go into effect like it or not. Of course the damage is done politically so it's really a moot point.


And believe me, I'll take the pardon in a heartbeat.