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“Victim’s” Rights? – Editorial

I just read an article on the South Dakota House of Representatives giving "victims" the right to have input on clemency hearings, just as they have the right to have input on parole hearings. In my opinion, this is another of those attempts by politicians to pander to the right wing voters. The rallying cry of: "Tough on Crime All the Time 4 More Years" is implicit in so many laws that it is ridiculous. Admittedly, I might feel different if i was one of the families that had beenRead More