If our penal system is about punishment, than no, pardons should not be given (ever).
If our penal system is about rehabilitation, than yes, pardons should be given to those that have done as the courts instructed.
This probably won't make me popular here, but......the idea behind the pardon is to provide a fresh start to those who have successfully completed rehabilitation.
Her crime was obviously (MUCH) more heinous than carrying a few joints, but Homolka has (afaik) done everything she's been instructed too as part of her rehabilitation, and lived a clean life upon release. I find it distasteful that she can receive a pardon, but I find it completely fair.
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