Paris Hilton out of jail already?

[Adam West]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070607/ap_on_en_tv/paris_hilton

My favorite quote:

"She's using this time to reflect on her life, to see what she can do to make the world better and hopefully, in my opinion, to change the attitudes that exist about her among many people," Hutton said after visiting Hilton.

And she was able to do this in 5 days....this is one of the huge problems I have with the legal system. Different rules for different people. And this isn't a first time drunk driving offense for her either.

[kingcarm]

'Yawn' :muh: :sleep: . She may be "hot" but I am just getting plain sick of Paris Hilton.

[Mikey]

The USA, whether they admit it or not, WANT--NEED ROYALTY.

Most of the US unwashed have adopted her as their queen and she knows it.

My opinion,

I have none.....

Because I couldn't care less :scarf:

[Marvelmania]

she's the devil :firedevil:

[Bionic Joe]

bet she was such a poyal pain in the butt they just set her free to be rid of her:smiley1:

[toys2cool]

wow that was fast :grin:

[YANOULI]

Money Talks

[kingdom warrior]

What a load of Dung!!! Oh poor little Rich B**** she has a medical condition? BS!....Paris is such a Skank.....

[Adam West]

If she truly wants to make the world a better place, she should just go away...

[kingdom warrior]

If she truly wants to make the world a better place, she should just go away...
Amen Brother!

[Comic Book Geek]

Paris Hilton is a beautiful flower. She is speacial weather you want to admit it or not. That judge did the wrong thing when he sentenced her, and now justice is done. She's still a prisoner in her own home. Can you imagine what that would be like? You guys should lay off. She's got it hard enough without all of you bashing her.

[kingcarm]

If she truly wants to make the world a better place, she should just go away...

No chance. Do you know how much money she'll make to tell her story of her "horrific" stay in prison for a whole 3 days? This can only help her "career". $$$

[Comic Book Geek]

No chance. Do you know how much money she'll make to tell her story of her "horrific" stay in prison for a whole 3 days? This can only help her "career". $$$


I can't believe how callused you people are toward this young lady. She had to endure an unjust prison stay. Other inmates yelled insults at her, and her therapist was only able to visit once.

Does anybody here know that her dog Tinkerbell is sick? Do you even care? What did that little dog ever do to any of you. the dog could die and you'd all laugh. Why? because it's Paris Hilton's dog, that's why!

[ABMAC]

You're a failure as a troll. :yuk:

[txteach]

Comic book geek, I sure hope that was an attempt a humor. If I had driven drunk (I don't ever really drink) I'd be in REGULAR jail for 3 months, $5,000 fine and my life ruined. She gets special treatment because she is a rich tramp. The rich (O.J., Robert Blake, Robert Downey Jr., Wynona Ryder) get special treatment because they have money and name recognition, plain and simple. It's disgusting!

[Comic Book Geek]

You're a failure as a troll. :yuk:


It was thinly vailed but I still hoped to snag one

[txteach]

Ya, that's what I figured. :grin:

[thunderbolt]

Who cares. I am so sick of crap like this and American Idle making "news".

[Customslab]

she should have went to jail for a year

[huedell]

I am leaving tonite to stand outside her home with a placard
that reads:

FREE PARIS!

(OR AT LEAST LET ME INSIDE!)

[Meule]

Some legal system you people have :rolleyes:
First, her sentence is reduced for good behavious before she even was in jail. "Oh wow, she managed to stay sober and out of trouble for 2 whole days. Let's reduce her sentence because she was such a good, little girl." :wall:
And now she gets to go home because she cried non-stop for 3 days? What is wrong with you people? :wall:
No offence guys, but your legal system is an utter joke :please:

[huedell]

Wealthy people don't get away with murder in Belgium?

I would think it happens all over the world, even if we'd like to be an ideal world

it ain't

[filmation batman fan]

Paris Hilton. Cried for three days. Her dog is sick. Under house arrest.
What a crock of BS!! I wish she would just go away as in out of the spotlight and live her pathetic little rich life. Do I care? Well, actually I don't. This is enough to make me give up entirely on the values of our systems.

Cheers.:angry:

[thunderbolt]

Anybody see the "Stupid Spoiled *****" episode of South Park?

[Surfsup]

She could have at least got beaten up inside to make the 3 days a proper jailbird experience...but alas, it was not be. I feel I've been robbed!

I think the rest of the prison will be in tears now...not because she's gone but to see if they'll be released early. If that fails, they always have packets of cigarettes to bargain with.

[Meule]

Wealthy people don't get away with murder in Belgium?

I would think it happens all over the world, even if we'd like to be an ideal world

it ain't

No, they don't. Even our prince has been convicted for fraud. Since he's a prince they can't lock him away, but at least he was convicted.
Numerous politicians have been convicted too, some went to jail, others got off a little easier. But no one walks free because they're rich and famous. Our legal system is far from perfect, I'll grant you that, but at least it's not a farce like yours is.
You do the crime, you should do the time

[huedell]

No, they don't. Even our prince has been convicted for fraud. Since he's a prince they can't lock him away, but at least he was convicted.
Numerous politicians have been convicted too, some went to jail, others got off a little easier. But no one walks free because they're rich and famous. Our legal system is far from perfect, I'll grant you that, but at least it's not a farce like yours is.
You do the crime, you should do the time

Farce?

I'm sure that depends on a given person's perspective

I'm no law student and I don't care to be that in step with all that,
especially when it comes to another country's laws and law history (such
as yours)----so I can't properly comment on this

I'n not saying you're fabricating anything----I'm sure your post
is %100 legit-----except--- I find it hard to believe that money and
priveledge don't play a part in your legal ramifications...sentences etc.

money talks in any language

maybe MORE in the U.S.A., but there's different levels of everything
everywehere----and it just so happens money is a very strong factor in
weasling around the law system in the U.S.----if its less in Belgium
or any given country----its not shocking to me, but would be shocking
if it didn't play a part at all

After all, Belgium isn't (as Rodney said in Back To School) "Fantasy Land"

I'm sure there are other countries where it's worse than the U.S.

The funny thing is that this driving while intoxicated thing and weasling
out of a longer sentence is being such a "shock inducer" here in this thread

as in "I have no more faith in the U.S. legal system" etc etc.

I'd be more concerened about the drivng while intoxicated 2nd degree murder
cases that get easier time because of simillar things, not a simpler DUI case
like Paris'----she made a stupid choice, but (luckily) she didn't kill someone
(altho' I know, I know she could have)

Paris did some stupid stuff and deserves her punishment
(which she weasily bought her way out of), I agree,

but for this case to be a watermark of all that's wrong in our legal
system when murderers (accidental or otherwise), rapists, and other
felony makers get easier sentences as well, due to having bigger
bank accounts, well, it sounds like overkill

although I know people do relish the opportunity
to use the spoiled rich girl that everyone hates to stir up anger

Now O.J. Simpson? Phil Spector? There's something to get all in a tizzy about

and how about Vince Neil who DID kill someone while DUI---again,
more of an abomination if you ask me

[ABMAC]

so I can't properly comment on this
That's correct, yet you do anyway.

You asked Thomas about the legal system in Belgium, then you blow him off when he gives you an answer because you "find it hard to believe." Not only is that rude, but it's also stupid.

If you're not willing to let facts change your opinion, and your opinion is based solely on faith, then every argument you get into becomes a religious argument.

I'm going to start deleting your contentious posts when they ignore the facts presented.

[palitoy]

Lose a friend to a drunk driver then see how you feel about supposed "role models" getting behind the wheel liquored. Lose three and see how you feel.

I have friend who got 30 days in the clink for his second DUI, he was beaten regularly and still thinks he deserved every minute of it.

[Comic Book Geek]

No, they don't. Even our prince has been convicted for fraud. Since he's a prince they can't lock him away, but at least he was convicted.
Numerous politicians have been convicted too, some went to jail, others got off a little easier. But no one walks free because they're rich and famous. Our legal system is far from perfect, I'll grant you that, but at least it's not a farce like yours is.
You do the crime, you should do the time


Well, Paris was convicted and was in jail. It's rediculous that she was released after a whopping 3 days, and the system does fail as shown here. It sounds as if the judge is furious and has called a hearing today. This was a move made by the sherriff and he alone. he should lose his job.

I like Brian's idea. Everyone who drives drunk gets beaten up a few times. I think more people would call taxis if this were the punishment

[huedell]

That's correct, yet you do anyway.

You asked Thomas about the legal system in Belgium, then you blow him off when he gives you an answer because you "find it hard to believe." Not only is that rude, but it's also stupid.

If you're not willing to let facts change your opinion, and your opinion is based solely on faith, then every argument you get into becomes a religious argument.

I'm going to start deleting your contentious posts when they ignore the facts presented.

Ant----believe me, I "somewhat" see your point and that's why I gave the
disclaimer "so I can't properly comment on this"

because I'm TOO honest and frank for my own good

I know enough to post what I posted

Then a guy like you comes along, and uses it against
me and calls me "stupid and rude" on top of it

I don't think there's anything stupid or "sole faith" oriented about
sticking by the fact that "money talks----everywhere"

If you want to totally discount me-----fine, but you and some others around
here throw around labels like "idiot" and "stupid" without thought of civility
and letting someone have their opinion

You (and others) let opinions T you off---and then you decide the gloves are off---sorry, if I say "bite me" to that

Yeah, I might've discounted Thomas' opinion to an extent, but I didn't
name call---I'd never call him an idiot for having his view---or for
delivering his facts (which in the case of defining a law system will ALWAYS be vague at best)

You however, do the name calling constantly

[huedell]

Well, Paris was convicted and was in jail. It's rediculous that she was released after a whopping 3 days, and the system does fail as shown here. It sounds as if the judge is furious and has called a hearing today. This was a move made by the sherriff and he alone. he should lose his job.

I like Brian's idea. Everyone who drives drunk gets beaten up a few times. I think more people would call taxis if this were the punishment

Regarding these comments---and Brian's---dang I think Paris shouldn't've
been released like this....come on-----I guess you guys should see me say
that cause otherwise you might think differently about my thoughts on that--

I think her punishment shoulda been much more severe----and if I don't
come across that way--- that's why I'm making this post

and, again, thank god she didn't hurt anybody

[Mikey]

Hue, you better quit while you're behind ;)

[huedell]

Hue, you better quit while you're behind ;)

and here I thought I might've made sense

not only about money talking but about rudeness on this board

sorry Mike----

I stand behind every word I said

[Mikey]

I stand behind every word I said

So do I :smiley1:

[huedell]

I stand behind every word I said

So do I :smiley1:

You're not getting testy are you?

[Mikey]

Are you making fun of my testes ?

[kingdom warrior]

Are you making fun of my testes ?
Now that's funny!:rotfl:

[Marvelmania]

and I quote Paris, "MOM!". :laugh3:

[Adam West]

No, they don't. Even our prince has been convicted for fraud. Since he's a prince they can't lock him away, but at least he was convicted.
Numerous politicians have been convicted too, some went to jail, others got off a little easier. But no one walks free because they're rich and famous. Our legal system is far from perfect, I'll grant you that, but at least it's not a farce like yours is.
You do the crime, you should do the time

So here's an interesting question. If the prince of Belgium gets convicted of fraud but they can't lock him away because he's the prince....what was his punishment? Doesn't that contradict the statement that "no one walks free because they're rich and famous" but didn't the prince walk free because he's rich and famous? And I'm not saying it to be rude, I'm just trying to understand how you see the difference between that and our legal system.

I can personally say I did some pretty stupid things when I was young, I have driven drunk and thankfully never hurt anyone. If I am driving and out at a party, I only have one drink or maybe two and make sure that I wait an hour or two after the last drink. I had parents who would get very angry with me if I had any kind of alcohol even if I was of legal drinking age and didn't drive. When the time comes and I'm not sure when to have the discussion but my son is now 12 so I should probably have the discussion soon which is basically that I would prefer he not drink until he is legal but also know that I am not naiive and if he does get into a situation where he has been drinking or doing whatever, he is not to drive or get into a car with anyone that has been drinking. In return, I will come pick him up from whereever and time day or night without any lecture or punishment. The harsh punishment will come if I catch him drinking and driving or riding with someone who has been drinking and driving.

I have an older brother, he will be 49 this year and back when he was growing up the legal drinking age in Maryland was 18. It turned to 21 well before I became of age but ironically, Washington D.C. which was just 20 miles from my home had just changed the law from 18 to 21 when I was 18 but grandfathered me in so I was allowed to go to bars or purchase alcohol in Washington D.C. My older brother said he used to get pulled over all the time for D.W.I. and he said the police never did anything about it other than tell him to drive directly home.....how screwed up is that? I would think even if they didn't crack down on drunk driving back then, they would at least make them exit their car and drive them home.

[Adam West]

Ha! Paris Hilton is heading back to jail to serve her sentence after all!!!

http://tv.yahoo.com/news/article/urn:newsml:tv.ap.org:20070608:paris_hilton__ER:697 62;_ylt=ArcSxPk33TXCMCIN7dypfF76o9EF

[Comic Book Geek]

Good for you Judge.

[huedell]

Good for you Judge.

I heartily share that sentiment

and as far as what Adam West said to Thomas:

"So here's an interesting question. If the prince of Belgium gets convicted of fraud but they can't lock him away because he's the prince....what was his punishment? Doesn't that contradict the statement that "no one walks free because they're rich and famous" but didn't the prince walk free because he's rich and famous? And I'm not saying it to be rude, I'm just trying to understand how you see the difference between that and our legal system."

Well, that's all I'm trying to question, (as well as who knows what else goes
on in Thomas' country's legal system that Thomas didn't offer up) and if Ant
and Mike think differently then I guess I was unclear in my post(s)---I admit
I should've taken the time to draw the metaphor right from Thomas'
example to accentuate my point being more legit, but I was too lazy

Actually, I was suprised when Thomas all out shot down my questioning, because
I thought he'd see a little bit of that universal truth of wealth
---or fame---- being power within his own country---but instead he stuck
to his guns

[Meule]

I heartily share that sentiment

and as far as what Adam West said to Thomas:

"So here's an interesting question. If the prince of Belgium gets convicted of fraud but they can't lock him away because he's the prince....what was his punishment? Doesn't that contradict the statement that "no one walks free because they're rich and famous" but didn't the prince walk free because he's rich and famous? And I'm not saying it to be rude, I'm just trying to understand how you see the difference between that and our legal system."

Well, that's all I'm trying to question, (as well as who knows what else goes
on in Thomas' country's legal system that Thomas didn't offer up) and if Ant
and Mike think differently then I guess I was unclear in my post(s)---I admit
I should've taken the time to draw the metaphor right from Thomas'
example to accentuate my point being more legit, but I was too lazy

Actually, I was suprised when Thomas all out shot down my questioning, because
I thought he'd see a little bit of that universal truth of wealth
---or fame---- being power within his own country---but instead he stuck
to his guns

DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY: This goes for all members of the royal family

It's not that they chose to set him free, they simply couldn't touch him. That's not the same as buying your way out because your rich and famous. It's also not a case of legal failure by the courts... he's simply untouchable... Like I said, our system isn't perfect either

[Meule]

Ha! Paris Hilton is heading back to jail to serve her sentence after all!!!

http://tv.yahoo.com/news/article/urn:newsml:tv.ap.org:20070608:paris_hilton__ER:697 62;_ylt=ArcSxPk33TXCMCIN7dypfF76o9EF

So there's justice after all :grin:
Thanks judge for restoring my faith in the US legal system ;)
Paris goes to jail... again... I love it :smiley1:

[huedell]

So there's justice after all :grin:
Thanks judge for restoring my faith in the US legal system ;)
Paris goes to jail... again... I love it :smiley1:

See it all works out in the end---although now my plans to hang outside
her home protesting with my "FREE PARIS OR LET ME INSIDE" placard are
ruined!

As far as:
"It's not that they chose to set him free, they simply couldn't touch him. That's not the same as buying your way out because your rich and famous. It's also not a case of legal failure by the courts... he's simply untouchable... Like I said, our system isn't perfect either"

I'll just note that that sounds a bit different than something with a
famous law breaker/criminal's punishment with the equivalent in the USA,
even if the message of power rendering leniency isn't dang close to the
same--- ;)

(I probably spelled "leniency" wrong!)

[Adam West]

DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY: This goes for all members of the royal family

It's not that they chose to set him free, they simply couldn't touch him. That's not the same as buying your way out because your rich and famous. It's also not a case of legal failure by the courts... he's simply untouchable... Like I said, our system isn't perfect either

We don't have royalty in the U.S. and movie stars and presidents are as close as you get. Hopefully, with that in mind, you can understand why different standards are given to different people. Untouchable is B.S. Like I said, there is no royalty here, that's why we get angry when the "unofficial royalty" seem to get different treatment around here.