Washington, DC (TLS). Do I think Paris Hilton is a spoiled brat? Yes. Do I think she is totally self-absorbed and tends to drag others down into the abyss with her? Yes. Do I like her? No.
But I also believe that persons should be treated equally under the law.
Apparently Paris Hilton has been treated more HARSHLY than most!
That's right. According to the County Sheriff where Paris was arrested, normally persons with similar charges are released from jail after serving 10% of their sentence. In Hilton's case, that would be FOUR DAYS.
Yet the Judge in his almighty wisdom decided that such a break would NOT be given to Paris Hilton, in spite of the fact that others get that break. In fact, what the Sheriff stated must be true, or else the Judge would not have found it necessary to specifically forbid Hilton from being released early on house arrest with a monitoring device--like others who are charged similarly.
Thus, Al Sharpton, being the disgusting demagogue that he is, has it exactly BACKWARDS. Most prisoners under these circumstances are released after serving only 10% of their sentence. But Paris was specifically ordered by the Judge to serve the ENTIRETY of hers!
Yes, it seems we have class warfare in this country...the 'have-nots' hate the 'haves' and wish for them to be treated more harshly than others.
And yes, the criminal justice system in this nation is a joke. O.J. Simpson walks scott free for murder, Scooter Libby is sent to the slammer for 2 and a half years for committing no crime, and Paris Hilton has to serve her ENTIRE sentence in jail rather than get the break all other prisoners get.
Geezzz. I think I am living in la-la land. The country has gone ape-nuts.
Read the complete story here:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8PKUF9O0&show_article=1
Saturday, June 09, 2007
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I think there is a serious undertone to this story (a story that by all rights should be insignificant.) I am stunned by the reactions to the Hiton case and not just the media, people that I know. So many people seem so bitter about her status and image and it is unsettling that they are taking such delight. It is overwhelming evidence of class "envy" and if so many people are that envious than class "warfare" could easily be effective.
As for Sharpton; do you think he is just capitalizing on these celebrity stories to increase his own visibility or, is he seriously putting forth a class warfare agenda?
I think Sharpton is seriously putting forth a class warfare agenda, but only because it brings him visibility, fame, and fortune. In other words, I don't think he would be interested in such an agenda at all unless he looked at what's in it for him personally, and decided it was worth pursuing.
Many Americans have class envy. It is a natural human reaction, I suppose. But there are far too many politicians who are willing to capitalize on that envy to initiate a class warfare of sorts, such as what we find with Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, and others who constantly decry corporate profits and state they have every intention to 'take that money.'
Remember, a central tenet of Marxism is working up the class envy into class warfare as a means to overthrow the people of priviledge in order to usher in a new order based upon collectivism rather than individual rights.
As for Paris Hilton herself, I think one of her worst problems is her attitude. Were it not for that fact that she exhibits 'attitude' most people would probably view her as just another young woman who stands to inherit her parents' fortune.
Further, I feel sorry for her. The display yesterday was the most human display I have ever seen from Paris. This was perhaps the real person behind the facade. She is a scared little girl who probably has a severe emotional problem for which she is being treated. I have to admit my heart goes out to her.
Martyn
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