Casey J. Hoff: Scott Walker wrong to refuse to grant pardons

Scott Walker is the first Wisconsin governor who has stated that he will not pardon a single person during his governorship. He is not only alone in his position among former Wisconsin governors; he is alone nationally as well. Walker told WKOW-TV, “The only people seeking pardons are people who are guilty and I don’t have any reason to undermine the criminal justice system.” Since taking office in 2011, he has not pardoned a single person nor has he appointed any members to the Pardon Advisory Board.