This woman has class, turns down fucker's pardon

[Maraya1969]

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvged988377o

Convicted US Capitol rioter turns down Trump pardon

One of the people who served jail time for taking part in the US Capitol riot four years ago has refused a pardon from President Donald Trump, saying: "We were wrong that day."

Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in prison, told the BBC that there should be no pardons for the riot on 6 January 2021.

"Accepting a pardon would only insult the Capitol police officers, rule of law and, of course, our nation," she said.

"I pleaded guilty because I was guilty, and accepting a pardon also would serve to contribute to their gaslighting and false narrative."


Hemphill, who was nicknamed the "Maga granny" by social media users - in reference to Trump's "make America great again" slogan - said she saw the Trump government as trying to "rewrite history and I don't want to be part of that".


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[Ocelot II]

1. Brava. It seems to be the old ladies who are most likely to do the right thing.

Old ladies rule.

[Walleye]

3. Agree, from an old lady. And we are the weakest but the bravest.

[3auld6phart]

21. Not

Old ladies…. Just older and most of them are very wise. .

[Walleye]

25. Yep.

to any person willing to stand up to this orange monster, I give respect

[calimary]

29. And there are LOTS of us.

Lots LOTS LOTS of us.

[delisen]

7. The grandmothers of the disappeared in Argentina

also were the ones who stood up to the hideous dictatorship.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

2. Good for her.

[SheltieLover]

4. Brava!

[CBHagman]

5. Whoa. Thank you for posting this.

It's another proof that people are able to surprise us.

It's another proof that truth-tellers of any background are history's helpers.

[chouchou]

6. Lady! Let me tell ya. You just brightened my day. Welcome to reality. Love ya!

[peggysue2]

8. Good one on her!

Speak Truth to Power regardless of who you are. One more American who has seen the light. Keep it going.

[gypsy11]

9. You can always choose to do the right thing

Even if you’ve chosen to do the wrong thing first. This woman has my respect.

[kerouac2]

10. So shines a good deed in a weary world

So at least one person took responsibility for their actions ... Wanna bet she gets heat for it tho

[Jacson6]

11. She can't turn down a presidential pardon.

Just like she can't turn day a trial and sentencing.

Just stating a fact, but I agree with her sentiment.

[localroger]

22. Actually, she can decline a pardon

This was affirmed by the SC twice. However, she can't decline a commutation, or reduction in her sentence, which still leaves her conviction on record. Basically a pardon must be accepted to be complete, but a commutation just amounts to them opening the door and asking you to clear the cell for the next guy. Legal scholars have even said that a President may "have his way" with a prisoner who declines a pardon by issuing a commutation instead.

[thesquanderer]

30. though you can't commute the sentence of someone who has already completed their sentence. (n/t)

[Frank D. Lincoln]

34. Informative post. Thanks. nt

[dutch777]

27. Well she can flip a finger or maybe symbolically tear up the paper or whatever. She is one of the last honorable folks!

[thesquanderer]

31. I think declining the pardon is more than symbolic.

As I understand it, she's already completed her sentence, but it remains on her record as a conviction. Accepting the pardon would essentially erase that.

[Igel]

38. She's in her early 70s.

And was convicted of a misdemeanor, protesting/demonstrating in a Capitol building. It was pled down from 3 misdemeanors, per the Great Wiki. Prosecutors allegedly argued that she exaggerated an injury to distract LEOs.

A good number of protestors have occupied Capitol buildings in the last few years. Some over Roe, a lot repeatedly over Gaza in the last 15 months. They're pretty much never charged.

Lots of people have a misdemeanor on their records.

[thesquanderer]

39. Yeah, esp. at this point in her life, a misdemeanor on her record isn't likely to cause her concern. Nevertheless...

...she is choosing not to have it expunged. Instead, she wants to accept responsibility for her actions.

[3auld6phart]

43. Dang

The elder has more guts, than Shit stains weird kids Eric and Don jnr. Begging for pardons which they didn’t bet…. Damn I look forward to to seeing the Obituary of that orange filth, oh we’ll eventually Soon.

[moonscape]

12. Good for her. Not taking anything

away from her, but would have been amazing if someone who had time left to serve had joined her in this.

[orangecrush]

13. THIS is what TFG should fear more than anything

I hope he goes to far and sees this happen en masse.

[NoMoreRepugs]

14. MAGAT's going to ridicule and shame her.

[durablend]

23. At the least.

[GoodRaisin]

40. And threaten. Magat's love to threaten.

Even grandmothers. Magats don’t care who.

[yardwork]

15. Oh wow! I want to shake this woman's hand!

She gets it.

[Kid Berwyn]

16. Thank you, Maraya1969!

Really was in need of some good news today...

[Wiz Imp]

17. Here's a couple interviews with her

This first one is relatively short (abut 5 minutes)

This second one is very long (35 minutes) but well worth watching.

[littlemissmartypants]

18. Why don't you do an OP? ❤️

[Wiz Imp]

20. I can do that. These aren't new interviews and I'm sure have been posted here before

but if people think it will reach more people, I can do a new post on it.

[littlemissmartypants]

28. Go for it! ❤️

[William769]

19. deprogrammed.

Good for her.

[BoRaGard]

24. Thank you Grandmother

[flamingdem]

26. She learned a lot.

[Figarosmom]

32. Well good

Maybe she'll inspire some others

[Ohioboy]

33. Thank you Pamela Hemphill, may you stay safe

You will go down on the right side of history.

[Frank D. Lincoln]

35. I'm greatly moved by Pamela Hemphill. God bless her. nt

[Marcus Aurelius]

36. Thank You!

Character counts and this lady is from a different era, when character was more important than anything else.

Unfortunately today, “winning” is placed above the country we’re claiming to love.

[4catsmom]

37. people can learn from their mistakes

she's seen the truth and not afraid to say so. We need more like her

[Ilsa]

41. I hope she has protection from magats. nt

[MFM008]

42. A little hope

Some may be coming to their senses it's taking a while but who are we to judge anybody but Trump.

[Dem4life1970]

44. A bright light in a sea of darkness

[Gore1FL]

45. I can't use class to describe anyone who rebelled against the Unoited States on 1-6-21.

I do enjoy a good redemption story, though.

[Cha]

46. TY... Wow, she is Amazing and she

says it so Well!

[phxjurist]

47. One out of 1,600 is remorseful.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

48. Look Donny

This is how an adult behaves.

[soldierant]

49. Someone commented on Steve Schmidt's "The Warning" Substack yesterday

"Are there no Republicans that want to save this country?"

Well, yes there are. She's one

But you have to look in the right places, Republicans who are in office, elected ot appointed - you won't find any there.

You have to look in communities. And need I add you have to be patient?