Typical::-?
http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/0....ap/index.html

We all knew that something like this was coming. Nevertheless: penalty reduced for good behavior - even before she started to serve her penalty? And then that much? Well, before the law, all people are equal. But some are more equal than others.

Very well said.
The problem with the law today is that it can be bought with money.:cry:

Or with the job. (Full audio here).

:p

[quote=Skybird]That boring blonde's 45 days in prison is okay and no concern. But remembering to have heard of a sentence in California just some days ago: 25 years for shoplifting, I found this article which tells a story of a law they have in California that on the third time you get caught for something, no matter how minor it is, you end up what in Germany would equal lifelong prison. Note that all three offences are minor, and are separated by many years. Also note that it seems to be a systematical method, and no exception from the rule.

http://www.justicepolicy.org/article.php?id=424

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Three strikes you are out. Pretty simple stuff. If in our criminal justice system the rules were enforced, mandatory sentences would not be used by legislators, but when folks are cut loose and commit, and recommit criminal acts, then you end up with legislation like this. It ain't perfect, but neither is a revolving door to the jail for habitual offenders.