Yesterday when I heard about Paris Hilton's early release from jail, I, of course, was immediately disgusted, irritated and pissed off at the state of our justice system. The following things in particular got my embers stoked:
- "Hilton had been ordered to serve a 45-day jail sentence for violating her probation, but the term was decreased to 23 days for good behavior before she ever stepped into the women's jail in Lynwood." (LATimes.com)
- "She didn't have to endure the humiliation of a cavity search, which is standard. She was whisked through the intake process rather than have to stand and wait like all the other inmates." (msnbc.com)
- "Paris was housed in the "special needs" unit, which is separated from other inmates and is reserved for police officers, public officials, celebrities and other high-profile inmates. She did not have a cellmate." (timesonline.co.uk)
Upon hearing about the "undisclosed medical conditions" I guessed she probably had an anxiety attack. I wasn't so far off. Hearing today that "According to her lawyer, Hilton was holding up in prison after her first night. But her condition deteriorated and rumors spread of her incessant crying, two psychiatric visits, lack of sleep and not eating." (abcnews.com); and additionally that she was "suffering from psychological trauma...doctors had been advising prison staff that she was on the verge of a breakdown."(timesonline.co.uk) only confirmed my thoughts that Paris is nothing but a weakling, who, when put in solitary confinement, freaked out when faced with her miserable self.
I have had it with the likes of her. I think she's a skinny-ass, untalented beeotch who isn't nearly as cool as America seems to be brainwashed to think she is. Her music blows, her TV show embarrassing and her catch phrase "that's hot"...is not.
And now - breaking news! She's been ordered back to jail, you say? That's great news...for the moment. I'll believe it when I see her spend her full term behind bars. I like the press coverage that claims that she was led from the court house screaming for her mommie after the court hearing today, with her yelling "it's not right!" (great opening paragraphs at: http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/06/08/paris.hilton.ap/index.html)
I'm sorry Par-ass. I'm sorry that you don't live in reality. I'm sorry that you function in a plane of existence where small dogs are your full-time handbag companions; ribs-thru-skin are part of an outfit; having money and a party to go to is your occupation; and having to serve your jail sentence like every other law-breaking citizen is "not right". I'm truly, very, very sorry.
Friday, June 08, 2007
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Hey New Yorkers: Quit Bitchin and Think of New Orleans!
Something struck me while watching Fox 5 News last night. For as tough as New Yorkers claim to be, we really ought to shut our traps and thank our lucky stars that this recent nor'easter didn't leave us swimming in a pile of wreckage like New Orleans was two years ago. While I agree that this past weekend's spring storm was a tad rough for some of the coastal areas of NJ and NY, I'd like to think the rest of us simply got a mighty refreshing reminder that "April showers brings May flowers". Personally, I am awaiting a spring bloom of tulips like I've never seen before.
Seriously though, almost 7 inches of rain fell between a 24-hr period. That's a lot of rain! There's going to be material damage. People who were in the mainly affected area of Mamaronec lost home goods, bedding, some houses, and even a few businesses. Most were in good spirit. However, there were a number of people interviewed whose responses pissed me off in such a way, I wish I was there to slap them back into reality. Showing such impatience with their states and demanding help in getting their homes/businesses/power back: IMMEDIATELY! As of last night's broadcast at 10pm, there were still a large amount of customers without electricity. Even if they get it up and running in the next week, that'll be a far cry from New Orleans. I read that there was 1 confirmed death in NJ due to the flooding. This is, of course, awful, and my condolences go out to the family of the deceased. But, again, let us be reminded, how many died from Katrina? At least 1,836.
One 29 year-old described losing his vinyl album collection. He took it particularly hard, as quoted on myfoxny.com, "I've been collecting this stuff since I was 14," he said. "It was like killing my best friend." His best friend? Wow. He must've been living a very lonely life up until Sunday. I hope he's had a rebirth.
I have to wonder if the difference in attitude lie within economic class? Mamaronec is in Westchester County. I would consider Westchester a more affluent greater New York area. Perhaps people paying taxes there demand quicker service? More attention? And then you have New Orleans. I don't think I need to go over the difference in economic structure down there; the press has done a good job of that.
And yet, maybe I'm looking at it all wrong. Maybe the uproar from the lack of help and expedience in getting "the shit back together" down south has had more of an impact on us Yankees than I'm giving us credit for. And maybe that's exactly why we're reacting the way we are. We're standing up for ourselves. We're getting in our floaty boats and saying, "Hey! I'm not staying in a warm shelter with a bed and blankets for more than one night! Yeah, I got food, but that's not the point! I want my electricity back in my home tonight! I want my house back stat!"
...Oh and while you're at it? Can you reimburse people for their delayed flights? Apparently, one woman stuck at LaGuardia Airport felt strongly about this idea, but didn't really connect the dots very well. "It's the weather, what can we do?" asked Maureen Harte, whose Florida flight had been delayed for 15 hours. "We should be compensated in some way for this." Does Mother Nature have a checkbook?
Seriously though, almost 7 inches of rain fell between a 24-hr period. That's a lot of rain! There's going to be material damage. People who were in the mainly affected area of Mamaronec lost home goods, bedding, some houses, and even a few businesses. Most were in good spirit. However, there were a number of people interviewed whose responses pissed me off in such a way, I wish I was there to slap them back into reality. Showing such impatience with their states and demanding help in getting their homes/businesses/power back: IMMEDIATELY! As of last night's broadcast at 10pm, there were still a large amount of customers without electricity. Even if they get it up and running in the next week, that'll be a far cry from New Orleans. I read that there was 1 confirmed death in NJ due to the flooding. This is, of course, awful, and my condolences go out to the family of the deceased. But, again, let us be reminded, how many died from Katrina? At least 1,836.
One 29 year-old described losing his vinyl album collection. He took it particularly hard, as quoted on myfoxny.com, "I've been collecting this stuff since I was 14," he said. "It was like killing my best friend." His best friend? Wow. He must've been living a very lonely life up until Sunday. I hope he's had a rebirth.
I have to wonder if the difference in attitude lie within economic class? Mamaronec is in Westchester County. I would consider Westchester a more affluent greater New York area. Perhaps people paying taxes there demand quicker service? More attention? And then you have New Orleans. I don't think I need to go over the difference in economic structure down there; the press has done a good job of that.
And yet, maybe I'm looking at it all wrong. Maybe the uproar from the lack of help and expedience in getting "the shit back together" down south has had more of an impact on us Yankees than I'm giving us credit for. And maybe that's exactly why we're reacting the way we are. We're standing up for ourselves. We're getting in our floaty boats and saying, "Hey! I'm not staying in a warm shelter with a bed and blankets for more than one night! Yeah, I got food, but that's not the point! I want my electricity back in my home tonight! I want my house back stat!"
...Oh and while you're at it? Can you reimburse people for their delayed flights? Apparently, one woman stuck at LaGuardia Airport felt strongly about this idea, but didn't really connect the dots very well. "It's the weather, what can we do?" asked Maureen Harte, whose Florida flight had been delayed for 15 hours. "We should be compensated in some way for this." Does Mother Nature have a checkbook?
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