Clemency for criminals

It has always troubled me, when people in high offices plead clemency for criminals that deserve to hang. You all know what I’m referring to. I consider it a national shame that even our President entertains the kin of such folk.
If the crime is as heinous as attack and murder of innocents in a megapolis or an affront as serious as an attack on the Parliament, the criminals should be made an example of. Instead, here is the supreme commander of the nation contemplating pardon. Pls. comment if you all are as outraged as I am.