A recent opinion piece in the Star Tribune expressed strong disagreement with Minnesota's pardon of a child sex abuser. The author, who identifies as a Democrat, found the pardon to be inexcusable.

The opinion piece emphasizes that having a family should not exempt someone from facing the consequences of their actions, specifically in cases of child rape. This sentiment is repeated for emphasis, highlighting the seriousness of the offense.

Further details on the pardon and the author's argument can be found in the original opinion piece published in the Star Tribune.