Any citizen can propose legislation here, eh? I presume that includes amendments?
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This is an idea I've had for a couple weeks now, and just decided that now is as good a time as any to try it. Can't hurt, right?
The point: the President, as it stands, can pardon almost anyone they want. This is too much unchecked power in the hands of one person. Senators can feel free to change the number if they want, but it shouldn't be too low or a coalition of like-minded parties could overturn pardons for political reasons.