What do Journal readers think about the plea deal in the Hunter Biden tax case?

Top of Mind is a weekly question about an issue affecting New Mexicans.

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION

What do you think about the plea deal in the Hunter Biden tax case?

“It’s disgusting, and inexcusable. It’s proof we have a two-tiered system of justice. Wake up people.”

— Richard Rodriguez, Peralta

“Totally fair and appropriate. For an average person it would have been less.”

— Sherrie Moran, Santa Fe

“I’m personally disgusted that Hunter Biden received preferential treatment in this case. The DOJ, FBI and IRS all apparently covered up for him. It also appears likely President Biden was involved in Hunter’s illegal and unethical business deals. It’s time for impeachment.”

— Randall Ross, Ruidoso

“I think the plea deal was absolutely fine. And the deal was made with a Trump-appointed official, so (U.S. Rep.) Marjorie Taylor Green and her glee club can complain as much as they want. … There was a problem with payment of taxes and ownership of a firearm by someone in a drug treatment program during that period.”

— Peter Lawton, Truth or Consequences

“Rich white privilege.”

— Steve Crespin, Albuquerque

“Because Hunter is not an elected official or a billionaire, I don’t care about his plea deal. It’s not like he tried to overthrow the American government.”

— DeAnn Zwight, Albuquerque

“Plea deal? More like he got off scot-free. Any other citizen would have been sent to prison for the things he has done. And his crimes go way beyond taxes and guns. Even those who don’t want to see it, see it. Perks for being part of ‘the family.’”

— Stephanie Olguin, Corrales

“Hunter Biden’s legal issues are of no interest to anyone but him, his family, and his lawyers. Other interested parties only want something to throw at Joe Biden as if Hunter’s problems were somehow Joe’s. …”

— Bill Mader, Rio Rancho

“The Hunter Biden plea deal will be seen as either fair by some or a scam by others. Bottom line: those who are well connected in politics will always get off with hand slaps, unlike we the people, who would pay the piper committing the same crime.”

— Gary Hays, Bernalillo

“Seems fair for the crime and how other similar cases are settled. Though I understand some were hoping for more there, there and jail time. That’s just sour grapes.”

— Roger Skinner, Albuquerque

“It’s slimy. Nixon would be proud.”

— Jeff Urban, Albuquerque

“Here’s why I don’t care about Hunter Biden: Donald Trump tried to overthrow the U.S. government.”

— Philip Bundy, Albuquerque

“I think it is the most horrendous display of double standards since Hillary got away scot-free.”

— Fred Trussell, Albuquerque

“Experts say the punishment is unusually high for first-time offender on these charges. I trust them.”

— Wells Jones, Albuquerque

“Since I am law-abiding, I’m not encouraged to become a tax cheat, nor do I worry that I may get a worse deal than Hunter Biden. But I am appalled that he is skating on what appears to be felony tax evasion. We need honesty and accountability instead of corruption.”

— Bob Pohlman, Albuquerque

“Both Donald Trump and Hunter Biden should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. No deals or pardons for either. The plea deal raises inappropriate influence concerns and undermines President Biden’s and the DOJ’s credibility.”

— Joseph Roesch, Albuquerque