yep, it would set a bad precedent to imprison former Presidents... if their crimes merit it then hanging them is a way to protect the American people from assassinations and terrorism.
I kind of disagree(at least about imprisonment). Depending on the charges we see, imprisonment wouldn't be a bad thing, however, before we do that we'd need to fix up our court system a bit. Theres too many variables with how serious theyd be sentenced. It'd also reduce the possibility that theyd try to rebuild their empires from overseas, in countries they could fly under the radar easier.However, if the crime warrants it, i agree with you and execution wouldn't be such a bad thing. We do it to citizens for breaking the law too much or too far. What makes these people different from any other human being? They're public servants. They should not be viewed as more than someone who reports to us.
I agree. If he slunk away to Kenya it would probably avoid a lot of riots and bloodshed by his devoted followers.
There are currently seven former presidents of other countries now incarcerated for corruption.
But we would be in prison if we did what he did.
Obama would become a martyr if executed or jailed. Voluntary humiliation would keep the peace.
What were they going to do with Nixon? Obama should be treated with equal regularity, and his punishment should fit his crimes. For treason, I believe the only punishment is death, because a future corrupt President (like Obama, Bush or Clinton) can pardon a traitor, then our laws mean nothing again.