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Since the governor is involved, you'll probably see this in the news, if you haven't already:NM governor considers pardon for Billy the KidWhat is the real purpose of such a posthumous pardon? Is it some kind of politicking? PR for New Mexico? Legitimate chase for justice?
Why pardon a killer who killed at least two peace officers( In a jail break). For what purpose? Has to be political.
I agree there's something more here than meets the eye. And actually, I do think that having movies and legends told about him has softened the hearts of people nowadays…but we still can't forget about the crimes that were committed.
I think peoples lack of understanding of history, combined with political agendas, and publicity make this kind of nonsense news.
I think peoples lack of understanding of history, combined with political agendas, and publicity make this kind of nonsense news.
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Looks like Billy the Kid won't be pardoned after all.http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/12/31/new.mexico.billy/index.html?hpt=T2Gov. Richardson admitted that the news over this story has helped tourism, but from the article it looks like there is at least some substance to both sides for and against a pardon. I suppose it is neat when history is thrust to the top of present-day issues like this one has.
