Name:   architect - Subject:   Executive Order Date:   11/3/2015 7:49:12 AM (updated 11/3/2015 7:50:59 AM)

Obama has indeed ordered the release, with a judge's review and approval, of about 6000 federal prisoners who were sentenced, at the time of their conviction, to a longer term would be required under current sentencing guidlines.  With only a few exceptions, those released will have already served more time than they would if they were being sentenced today.  Sounds like good old fashioned American fair play and Christian charity to me and not a bad legacy.  Be fair folks and read the fine print please.