>Two, I'm not sure if the
>presidential pardon power extends to
>non-federal crimes.

Whoa. Good Question. (No pun intended.)

Since the Constitution extends to every state, and it gives him the power to pardon any person in the country convicted, accused, or under investigations for a crime, I'd think he could do so. However, it also comes down as an ETHICAL question, as with all these pardons......SHOULD he pardon someone convicted of a state crime when it is a state matter? Of course, he can pardon anyone he wants...*shrugs*

The thing out of this that I dont get, is why are people still gonna be willing to put trust and power in government's hands, when it's obvious they are going to use it for corrupted purposes.....where is the common sense in that?