Comments about Paris Hilton [Archive]

Steve

06-11-2007, 09:35 AM

Jackpot22

06-11-2007, 09:47 AM

I am glad they sent her back to jail. Being rich does not allow you to break the law.

cathysampson

06-11-2007, 09:48 AM

Wouldn't want my worst enemy to do any time in lockup, but come on! Why does little miss rich one feel that she's above the rules. You do the crime, you do the time. Glad they didn't give her a 'celebrity pass' on this one!

mamurn

06-11-2007, 09:49 AM

She should have never been let out. I am glad the judge sent her back. If an average citzen was in this situation, they would not have let them out.

dennyroo

06-11-2007, 09:49 AM

She deserves every bit of the sentence she got and more...she has made a joke of the entire system and thinks she can buy her way out of everything..her parents raised a useless woman..they had no time for her and we get to see the results..no secret martha steward came out humble...paris needs to learn manners and to grow up.

Boston_Bill

06-11-2007, 09:50 AM

The entire situation isnt fair. Her wealth for doing nothing isnt fair. Her sentence wasnt fair either despite what you feel about her, the judge was making a name for himself.

Kaystr1

06-11-2007, 09:50 AM

Was the intial sentence fair? yes
Was the initial early release fair? NO
Should she have been sent back to jail after she was released to house arrest? yes
Celebs should be treated just like us. Whatever the average person would receive, she should, also. I personally think she got off easy.

With all the money she has, she could have had a driver any time that she was in the "partying mood", instead of driving herself. If she would have done that, she would not be in this situation.

Eileen

06-11-2007, 09:56 AM

I think her initial sentence was fair. I did not think that she should have gotten out after a few days, that was ridiculous. However, once she was out I don't think they should have sent her back and given her more of a sentence to boot. At that point she was just a pawn between sheriff and judge. It was such a circus and at that point I felt sorry for her.

Eileen

Nancy from Indiana

06-11-2007, 10:00 AM

Was the intial sentence fair?
Was the initial early release fair?
Should she have been sent back to jail after she was released to house arrest?
Feel free to make any other comments you want but keep them within the Forum guidlines.

The initial sentence was fair. A person can be jailed for violating probation.
The initial early release should not have happened. No one should be
released early because they are rich & famous (altho we've all seen that happen). Being in her 27,000 sq foot mansion certainly could not be viewed
as serving time. I am sure the rearrest was harder on her than her sentence originally.
I am not a hater so I don't hate Paris.

leighw55

06-11-2007, 10:03 AM

I don't know if the sentence she received was the usual one that they would give anyone else in that county. But I do think that she should be treated the same as an average citizen. I don't think anyone should be able to buy their way out of ignoring the law. Just because you are rich and famous does not mean that the rules shouldn't apply to you. She definitley thought she was above the law and broke it knowingly. Treat her just like you would any of us!

thompsj3

06-11-2007, 10:04 AM

Her initial sentence was fair. The deputy was definately wrong to let her out early and she should have to return and finish her sentence. If this happened to you or I, there's no question we would serve the full sentence.

I agree with Kaystr1 that she could have had a driver anytime she went out and chose not to.

vegasdough

06-11-2007, 10:04 AM

I'm glad she's back in, she should have never been let out, I and think they should extend her stay because of her attitude.

Rich people can kill others driving under the influence just the same as the poor, glad they caught her.

pinkfork

06-11-2007, 10:06 AM

I'm really tired of people judging someone based on money, apparently those who do have none!
As far as Paris goes, yes, she should be in jail, but just imagine if this was you...just released to spend your remaining sentence at home, nice comfy bed, good skin products and a juicy In and Out Burger, having sweet dreams, then bam..right back in the poky!
I would be very upset, would I claim metal illness , you bet! So what if she is rich, spoiled and pretty, just leave her alone!
Do you live in a glass house?
Stop throwing stones ...

rio14

06-11-2007, 10:10 AM

I think for whatever reason the Sheriff had for letting her out on house arrest, he was wrong. And the judge was right to be angry and to send her back and put it back to the original sentence. If she had stayed put she would of been out 22 days sooner. Her wealth should have nothing to do with it. She broke the law after many chances. What would of had taken for people to thing the sentence fair?? Her killing someone? And I don't think the judge was trying to make a name for himself,,,I have no idea what his name was.

And to be let out on medical prolbem. How many mental or terminal ill people are in prison, they aren't being let out to to be on house arrest in a MANSION! :mad:

I know she is legal age now but when she wasn't or any of the others that are underage that are drinking in Vegas or California or where ever, why aren't any of these clubs held accountable for serving them? This is a question I have never heard asked. :rolleyes:

stevevarro

06-11-2007, 10:18 AM

The Paris Hilton situation is not the most important news around the world, but you wouldn't know that by looking at the media.

Her initial sentence was fair by today's standards. Personally I think we need to make the penalty stiffer for all crimes.

I think the sheriff has some explaining to do concerning Paris Hilton's early release.

Unless all substance abuse victims can to their time at home with an electronic bracelet, then her early release was not fair. Wealth does not put you above the law.

She got her 45 day sentence cut in half for "good behavior". What good behavior? Showing up to jail on time?

Instead of time off for good behavior (which is what law abiding citizens do without any "time off" benefits) why not add days to a persons sentence for "bad behavior. You have 60 days in Jail, everyday you mess up while serving your sentence we just add another day. They have already shown that they do not want to willingly participate in "Good Behavior" If they were abiding by good behavior they wouldn't be there in the first place!

My fellow Americans, If I am elected I....... OK, OK, I'll get off my soap box now.

captam

06-11-2007, 10:22 AM

While not a fan of Ms. Hilton I have to say the original sentence was harsher then normal. I have been in Law Enforcement over 40 years and was quite surprised to see it when others received a much lighter sentence.
Now having said that, she should shut up and accept the sentence or appeal it, like anyone else.
Lastly the people who liked her before will like her now, the people who disliked her before will dislike her now.

Diilite

06-11-2007, 10:33 AM

Unfortunately, she has not grown up enough to want to take responsibility for her own actions. This will be a learning experience for her. Let's hope she learns from it.

I think the initial sentence was fair. She should not be allowed to be dealt with unfairly. Anyone else who did what she did would get the same or worse.

The early release date was a joke. How many people behind bars have emotional problems (I would say probably all of them) but are not allowed to spend their days at home with an ankle bracelet. I think the uproar and the rearresting of her was not out of order. I do think that 13 squad cars was a little much. Reminded me of a scene from Beverly Hills Cops when about 15 cars showed up at the mansion and they were crashing into each other. Paris is a young lady without the reality of the world as we live it and the mass police attendance for her re-arrest helped to keep that out of this world attitude going.

She definitely should have gone back to jail. Unfortunately she is a public figure and she is getting special treatment which the jail personnel said she won't get. I do feel bad that she will be in solitary because she won't be able to associate with the other prisoners. She'd never understand their real life situations anyway.

xanadu4964

06-11-2007, 10:37 AM

She does not deserve special treatment just because she's got celebrity status. She should stay in jail. Thank God she did not kill someone while she was out running around thumbing her nose up at the laws every other person is expected to comply with.

zoomer

06-11-2007, 10:47 AM

Paris Hilton is famous only because she was born.

Had this happened to anyone else, we wouldnt even know about it.

I say who cares unless she makes another video than please forward. thanks.

Boston_Bill

06-11-2007, 10:49 AM

I dont think they should have let her out, i do think the sentence was fair-But how much money she has is nobodys business but hers. I hate class envy.

I dont hate her for being rich despite my earlier post, more power to her. She needs to grow up. Being home even for a day was not the right thing to do.
House arrest for her is not punishment.

Treasurerat

06-11-2007, 10:50 AM

Paris Hilton is up there on a pedestal, and we, the public, are always holding the ladder to make sure that she stays there. The unfortunate thing is that the ladder keeps getting higher and higher, and obviously, the air up there is affecting her judgment.
I do believe that she got what she deserved, but not to have been granted half time for good behavior. She never proved that her behavior was good to start with.
Pulling the Academy Award performance with regard to "illness", was a complete shamble, and it almost worked.
She definitely deserved to be sent back to prison.
And as far as special treatment, then how to you explain that her sister got to visit her immediately, without a minute's wait, yet, other family members of the other prisoners had almost a three hour wait for visitation? Would you not call that "special treatment"?
Anyone who saw her on the MTV Awards the same night as her going to jail will realize that Paris is using this situation to garner more publicity.

I will look forward to reading the book. Rest assured there will be one, or a made for TV movie.

Final comment: How would you have felt if she hit you, or your child, while she was driving under the influence? Answer: No pity.

ASTIDIXIE

06-11-2007, 10:58 AM

She did the crime...let her do the time just like anyone else would have. Letting her out early to have a tough life with an ankle bracelet on while she was hanging around the pool........OH PLEASE! They never should have let her out so.........sending her right back packing was absolutely the correct thing to do! Wah Wah........so she cried....WHO CARES! Oh my..........so she wore no makeup.......WHO CARES! All that was done for the all mighty sympathy from the public........
FAT CHANCE!!!!

Sharon in Mi

06-11-2007, 10:59 AM

Pairs is not a little girl. I believe she is 26. That fact that her parents chose to pamper her and let her think she could do anything she wants without consequences is too bad, but I don't have any sympathy for her. She should do the time she was given. The saddest part is she is going to have to come out of jail eventually and she's going to have some serious roots showing in her hair. Oh the shame of it all. ;)

Sherry

06-11-2007, 11:17 AM

Had this been you or I we would, without question, had to serve our time. Nobody twisted her arm and forced her to drink. "If you drink don't drive". Speaking from what I know is the law, being a retired employee of the DMV, I show no mercy. Sherry

JayMagic

06-11-2007, 11:20 AM

On her original sentence, I think it was unfair IF the judge really intended her to serve the entire time. With my lawyer hat on, I have seen a number of cases where the judge lays a very heavy sentence on someone to get there attention, but then lets them out "early", or really for the actualy period the judge felt FROM THE BEGINNING that would be a fair sentence.

I suspect that was true in this case and that the Judge will let her out "early" having nothing to do with the fact that she is Paris Hilton, but with the fact that the original sentence is VERY unusual (hard) for the actual offense.

I think she should have to stay in jail for the period the judge sets, less normal good behavior. I just doubt very much that the judge intended she actually serve more than about a week to 10 days when he originally sentenced her.

cindyinnj

06-11-2007, 11:23 AM

Poor little rich girl. I think she now understands that nobody is above the law. I don't know why that sheriff let her go home when the judge had specifically said no ankle monitoring system at home for Paris! She originally was going to go to jail for 45 days but was cut to 23 days-ish. In this one defense of Paris....It's the sheriff's fault that he let her go home with an ankle bracelet. If I were the judge, I would not have added the extra days to her sentence. But, she definately would do the 20 something days in jail. She's lucky she's in a special area in the jail and not with the general population. She'd really have a nervous breakdown. :eek:

She's a spoiled little brat and she needs to start acting her age. Usually something like this changes a person for the better. Let's hope Paris grows up and becomes her own person and not what the "media and public" make of her!

What gets me is that she is soooooo rich, why didn't she hire somebody to drive her around? Sorry Paris, you are guilty and you must pay the price, just like all of us would have to.

strai8fan

06-11-2007, 11:26 AM

I think Paris got what she deserved, no matter what her status in life. If she had hit and killed/injured someone while she was driving everyone would have a different opinion. It's easy to say she got what she deserved or the judge was trying to make a name for himself, but the one thing to keep in mind is that had someone been injured this would be a total debate. People should not drink and drive, but way too many do!

YJAJJ

06-11-2007, 11:35 AM

Being that Paris Hilton is associated with Las Vegas, this week's Topic Of The Week" question will pertain to her.

When stating your position regarding Ms.Hilton, please be respectfull of other members comments. We all have different opinions.

Topic Of The Week question.

What is your opinion of the current Paris Hilton situation?

Was the intial sentence fair?
Was the initial early release fair?
Should she have been sent back to jail after she was released to house arrest?
Feel free to make any other comments you want but keep them within the Forum guidlines. :D

Steve

Paris who??

More important things in life then any hollywood jerks!

Jim J MI

Rgiffen2

06-11-2007, 11:58 AM

Paris is a train wreck. Its hard to have empathy for a spoiled rich girl who does nothing but party at night clubs and pose for photos. What DOES this girl actually do besides shop, party and pose?

The fact is that you do the crime, you do the time. When my younger friends go partying, they nominate a designated driver who stays sober and drives. If the average person can think that far ahead, why didn't she? She can hire a driver or gasp....take a taxi like a mere mortal.

Maybe Paris should have been sentenced to do her time in a battered womans shelter or a homeless shelter. The girl needs to see life as it is..not through the rosy glow of her priviledged life.

To Paris: Get an education and do something meaningful with your life and with your money. Get an education!! Its not too late.

dscs007

06-11-2007, 12:02 PM

While not a fan of Ms. Hilton I have to say the original sentence was harsher then normal. .

Who only gets 45 days or less for DUI? Here in Louisiana, anyone can get up to 6 months for a first offence. Granted, most get probation, but she broke her probation not once, but at least twice. I think the judge should have given her the maximum penalty. 45 days is still a slap on the wrist, and she is just being a big, spoiled baby about this. As far as the sherriff goes letting her out early to house arrest, HE was the one looking for media attention, in my oppinion.

David

Jacqui, Duskette8

06-11-2007, 12:15 PM

I think the initial sentence was fair since that is the average sentence in the UK for such an offence.

I don't think she should have been released to go home after 3 days. I think if she hadn't eaten or drank anything in 3 days I don't think she should have been kept in her cell, she should have been sent to the prison hospital like a regular prisoner would have been. No food or drink for 3 days can be dangerous and she should have received the appropriate treatment for it.

I agree that she should have been sent back (well, to the prison hospital which is where she should have gone in the first place) but her sentence should not have been raised again from the 23 days (with good behaviour) to 45 days - it was the Sheriff who released her, what was she expected to do.... say "no thanks"??!!

I hope she does get released after 23 days for good behaviour (if she does behave that is). Just because she is famous doesn't mean that she should be treated any more or less favourable than a regular prisoner. They would get out in that time for good behaviour so why should she?

No matter what people think of Paris, personal feelings should not come into it - if she does the crime she should do the time as any other "normal" person would do - her fame or fortune should NOT be an issue.. period. I'm not a fan of Paris but I think a lot of people (in general, I don't mean this board) are being incredibly hard on her because they don't like her personally - that is why there is so much injustice in this world, people's personal feelings should be set aside - the punishment should fit the crime and nothing else, it should not reflect people's personal views on an individual.

zman14

06-11-2007, 12:33 PM

This isn't here first offense for this crime. She was already on probation with the understanding that if she violated probation she was going to go to jail. She violated probation and she went to jail. What did she expect a "get out jail card free" the 3rd time. The justice system worked exactly as it should except she should have gone after the 2nd time.

Lori R

06-11-2007, 12:45 PM

I'm with YJAJJ. I resent that I even know about this. I can't believe this is in the headlines.

Was her sentence fair? If it's pretty much what everyone else in that jurisdiction receives, then yes.

Should she have gone home? Since it's an "undisclosed" medical condition, I can't say but, unless it's life-threatenng, I'll have to go with no.

Should she have been sent back to jail? Of course. Can't comment on the length of the new sentence, though. Was the judge showing the sheriff who's boss or was he punishing her for trying to manipulate the system?

This little girl is famous for being famous. She has never paid the same dues as most celebrities. She has nothing to offer except that she allows herself to be pimped out to increase attendance at dance clubs, restaurants, etc. I guess that's her job. Sad commentary on us, as a society, that we're willing to pay for it.

I am in agreement with most of my esteemed friends here.

She needs an education--not only in academics

If she needed to go out while intoxicated, she could have arranged alternate transportation. She can afford to hire a driver. I've said that from the beginning.

I'm not angry with her for being rich--it's not her fault. It's also not her fault that she has no concept of reality--that's her parents' fault.

nvoldtimer

06-11-2007, 12:51 PM

She wasn't sentenced to 45 days for her driving, she was sentenced for violating the original sentence, which was fair.
I think she should have just kept quiet, acted with dignity, accepted her original punishment, which I believe was confinement to her plush home. Instead she chose to defy the court, which under the circumstances got the judge a bit ticked off.
She should have taken a lesson from Martha Stewart, who went to jail, served her time. and is back enjoying the celebrity life she had before her incarceration.

jolo777

06-11-2007, 12:57 PM

Let's see, drunk driving, repeat offender, violates probation, I believe most people with that record would of got at least that much time. Even more insulting to the general population was letting her visitors whiz past the other inmate's families and friends that had to wait in a very long hot line. They also have dear ones inside. As for the Sheriff, I guess I am just dumb about the law as I didn't know anyone could ignore a sentence handed down by the court or judge and just release an inmate. I think we should all try to focus on things more important to more of the world's people. This is just getting way too much press.(in my opinion)

Jacqui, Duskette8

06-11-2007, 01:09 PM

I noticed that some of you are still referring to Paris' 'undisclosed medical condition', did you guys get the statement to say what it was? When I got up this morning it was on our news. There was a guy standing outside what I am sure was the courtroom, reading out a statement. I don't know who he was but he said that Paris hadn't eaten or drank anything for 3 days because she was terrified to use the toilet in the cell in case the prison wardens took photos of her on their cellphones as some of them were threatening to do. She was starting to dehydrate. I think it was rather diva-ish of her but I can see it from her side too.

She also released a statement via her lawyer to say that people should be concentrating more on the war in Iraq and less on her. I think she realises that people will turn against her even more now.

I also don't see why the Judge could order her to serve the full 45 days for "violating her original sentence" though - the Sheriff violated the Judge's decision, not Paris - and that is a legal point. As I said above, I don't particularly like Paris, she is famous for being famous but like Lori said, it is her parents' fault. I am looking at this from a legal point of view, not a personal one.

BOBNDEE

06-11-2007, 01:10 PM

Paris who??

More important things in life then any hollywood jerks!

Jim J MI

I was going to say the same thing---Paris who? The only Paris I care about is between former Planet Hollywood AKA Aladdin and Bally's.

Boston_Bill

06-11-2007, 01:36 PM

The sad thing is this will only give her more fame when she comes out. She already talked to Barbara Walters.

BaysiderGene

06-11-2007, 01:37 PM

Though Paris is basically a spoiled, rich brat, she was brought up that way by a gold-digging mother and dysfunctional father. That said, she should receive a sentence consistent with the facts of the case: she should serve perhaps a token week's sentence in a minimum-security jail. Though she should not drive while under the influence, she is otherwise totally harmless to society. Those around her are enabling sycophants; it's a perfect example of what too much money too early in life can do to people. Pro athletes are likewise ruined through narcissism, self-absorption, drugs, entitlement, ad nauseum.

When I was a boy, the very highest-paid baseball players were also the very BEST players; Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle made $100K in 1960, which is exactly what the President made! Now, even the WORST players get many times what the President makes! Professional athletes are grossly overpaid, underworked (especially DHs and pitchers), and spoiled rotten. Also, team loyalty was a hallmark of my generation's athletes; now, players have no loyalty at all; they jump from team to team, depending on how much money and other compensation their glib agents can squeeze out of team owners. The fans be damned!

CJN

06-11-2007, 01:49 PM

I'm tired of famous people getting special attention and special treatment. Of COURSE what she got was justified. Famous people & those with money (famous or not) try to get away with just about everything thinking that they are above the law. They can afford high priced lawyers where you're middle or lower class cannot. The media also should back off on the publicity. I personally don't care what the "rich & famous" do and try to get away with. Plus, if it was reported once fine - then drop it. But you keep hearing the same story over and over again. Makes my stomach turn.

truthbeer

06-11-2007, 01:53 PM

paris Hilton Who Cares? Not Me!!!

pinkfork

06-11-2007, 02:00 PM

Thank you 7777...
How would they feel..:-)

vegasbabe

06-11-2007, 02:01 PM

#1 They shouldn't have given her a reduced sentence for good behavior to begin with. What good behavior?
#2 They shouldn't have left her out for "medical reasons." Didn't the sheriff know he had medical facilities to treat her? And wasn't he aware of the court order specifically stating, "no home confinement?" He sounds either very stupid, or easily bought, to me.
#3 Whoever leaked the "re apprehension" to the press, should be penalized for creating a media frenzie. That was totally unneccesary.
#4 I kind of admire Paris for saying that she wants media attention focused elsewhere. She apparently realizes there are more important issues in the world than her. Let's just see if that is her story, and she sticks to it when she gets out!
#5 I hope she's getting the treatment she needs, while incarcerated. If something good comes out of this, and she becomes the next Angelina Jolie--the world will be a better place!

Johanna7

06-11-2007, 02:09 PM

vegasbabe

06-11-2007, 02:16 PM

JVegas

06-11-2007, 03:20 PM

I think she should have obeyed the judge on her original DUI, so the rest is very fair. She is being punished for totally disregarding the original DUI sentence, so she should get time.

But in the long run she will probably come out ahead, with a: Movie of the Week, a book, Jailhouse song, jailhouse video, new reality series, and probably a line of Paris Jail cologne.
jim

Jacob36

06-11-2007, 03:47 PM

Well like someone already said, “there are more important things going on”, to bad the so-called news thinks other wise.

What’s next, This just in: Paris who has not ate or drank in three days so she will not have to use the jail toilet was heard flatulating in her cell as a guard walked by who just happened to have a recorder, here is the tape”

Was her sentence fair? I have not seen the court records, is this the first offense for her? Money can keep things quiet sometimes.
Should she have been released early? NO, not unless she was so ill that she had to go to the hospital for emergency surgery.

Should she have been put back in jail? Absolutely, why not? Is she doing something important, like working on a breakthrough in science or medicine that will save millions of lives? NO, she has a party to go too.

I wonder what everyone would be saying if this was their Daughter.

If she were mine, I would probably be in jail for abuse after putting some welts on her behind with a belt. Then again, I would have cut off the money a long time ago and put her out on her own.

KenoCaryl

06-11-2007, 04:01 PM

Being that Paris Hilton is associated with Las Vegas, this week's Topic Of The Week" question will pertain to her.

When stating your position regarding Ms.Hilton, please be respectfull of other members comments. We all have different opinions.

Topic Of The Week question.

What is your opinion of the current Paris Hilton situation?

Was the intial sentence fair?
Was the initial early release fair?
Should she have been sent back to jail after she was released to house arrest?
Feel free to make any other comments you want but keep them within the Forum guidlines. :D

Steve

Put your "Big Girl" Panties on Miss Hilton, and take your Medicine like a grownup!...Any Person doing the things you did is a "threat" to our children,,,I work with children everyday that are hurt by actions such as yours...She got what she so rightly deserved!!

dreamcatcheril

06-11-2007, 04:03 PM

Paris... I change the channel
I just wish the TV reporters wouldn't spend so much time on Paris fluff

tryptophan

06-11-2007, 04:19 PM

represents much of what is wrong with this country. It does not take a Ph.D. to figure out why the terrorists think we are the devil.

Where is my Mommy????

RLambert

06-11-2007, 04:19 PM

i THINK SHE SHOULD HAVE BEEN KEPT IN jAIL FROM THE START. tHIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS MANY ENABLERS IN HER LIFE AND UNTIL SHE LEARNS THAT ONLY SHE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HER BEHAVIOR/ACTIONS, PROBABLY THE BEHAVIOR WILL CONTINUE. I ACTUALLY FEEL SORRY FOR HER AS i THINK SHE IS A VERY UNHAPPY PERSON, DESPITE BEING RICH. SHE WILL NEED A LOT OF HELP IN THE FUTURE.

Vic

06-11-2007, 04:22 PM

I Think We All Have More Important Concerns Then What Is Right Or Wrong In Paris Hilton's Life. Personally I Think It Is Up To Her And Her Parents To Channel Her Life In A More Productive Path .

charlie1993

06-11-2007, 04:30 PM

Yes, the sentence was fair. The sheriff overstepped his authority, in my opinion. Yes, she should serve out her time. Hopefully, she will think twice before she drinks and drives again (I hope so, anyway)

JMVegas5866

06-11-2007, 04:56 PM

:) I agree with the previous poster truthbeer "Paris Hilton... Who cares."

:p Now can I give you my real opinion? I'll just give my opinion on Paris, Hollywood, and Las Vegas as they all tie in somehow. First, Following what Paris Hilton does is as useless as following stuff like American Idol or whatever else is out there. The only thing I care about in it all is that the justice system work equally for ALL. How the justice system works is more important than Paris Hilton herself. On another note, Paris Hilton 'the star' represents what Hollywood is today, for the most part it's total garbage. Perhaps if society had it's head screwed on straight the media and the public eye wouldn't be building up the fame of people like Paris Hilton. Secondly, if Hollywood was more strict and demanding like it once was and the public and media didn't take the bait and bite for worthless talent we would probably be getting better quality stars and entertainers and we would have a better choice of entertainment to choose from when going to Las Vegas than the sub-par selection that exists today. I wouldn't have to be searching for reviews on message boards to see if shows are good or bad. Years ago in Las Vegas you never had to ask such a thing as every act was renouned and known to be good. It's all thined out now.

Steve

06-11-2007, 05:19 PM

It's amazing but I actually agree with Eileen on this one. I really don't think she should have been returned to jail.

Barry Slotnick a famous LA lawyer stated that the judge that sent her back to prision did not follow proper guidlines and could face some type of judicial repremand.

I would be curious to know by someone in the legal field what rules were upheld and what ones were broken.

Steve

Blackjack

06-11-2007, 06:06 PM

She broke the law, and should do the time. The rest of us would have to!

iam4nd

06-11-2007, 06:24 PM

I've heard some disappointing things lately about the Paris buffet but have really enjoyed our last several stays at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Sorrry, just a little play on words to show that I really care a lot about Las Vegas but have no interest whatsoever about the girl in question.:rolleyes:

Larry Robinson

06-11-2007, 06:41 PM

I'm sick to my stomach hearing about this girl. I wish she would
just go away and never be heard from again. She was obviously
spoiled rotten from the day she was born. Much of the blame for
this person's behaviour is the fault of the parents. Shame on the
Sheriff for letting her go home. She needs to serve the full time
given by the Judge. As you can see I do not like this person!!!!

Bosco

06-11-2007, 07:02 PM

I hear once she's out of jail, she is being drafted by the Bengals.:D

Some great points in there, JMVegas5866. I call it the MTVing of society.

rambler

06-11-2007, 07:49 PM

For someone with no talent that should be viewed in public WHAT THE HELL IS THE BIG DEAL. If I never see or hear PH's mentioned again it will be too soon. Her 5 min. of fame were up a long time ago.

Deb

06-11-2007, 08:44 PM

She is doing her time, and she may even learn something!
She should never have been made a pawn by Baca and the judge...that was unfortunate.
Food for thought: inmate cost at Lynwood: 99$ per day
Treatment facility: a bit over $1,000 per day
Home monitering: 0$, inmate pays the cost :confused:

tomadams

06-11-2007, 09:34 PM

Much to do about nothing as far as I am concerned. I believed the judge was upset with her for being late for the hearing and then gave her the harish sentence he could. The sheriff tried to help her out and he was blasted by the media. Then the judge tried to prove his worth and the merry go round started again. Justice does have a price like everything else in this country. Money does buy good lawyers.

I just pray that this will help her to change some things in her life and that she will be a better person for what she is experiencing.

We only learn from our mistakes and we know all of us have made some.

PS Steve, going to Vegas Sunday with my brother. Cannot wait.
Thanks for all you do for all of us,

flamingofun

06-11-2007, 11:48 PM

Good comments by all. At 26, it's time for the little rich girl to grow up some and put her name to good use in society. Hopefully this jail stint will be her 'wake up' call. The possibilities are endless for her. I wish her well. I was in Vegas last week totally void of any Paris news!! Was great! Viva

ugenetoo

06-12-2007, 05:03 AM

Why do we give these people the attention? Its bad enough when talented performers get media coverage for their own personal agendas, but downright disgraceful to have to read about some NO talent rich girl and her childish escapades. WHO CARES!!!!!

YJAJJ

06-12-2007, 09:37 AM

I wonder what everyone would be saying if this was their Daughter.

Do you think anyone in this group would have been such bad parents??
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I have two daughters, one was with me in Vegas last month - she was at a convention!

There are rich then there are stupid -

If by some unknown chance this was my daughter I would have no doubt caused her to hate me as I would tell her how the bear shits in the buck wheat!

Jim J Mi

YJAJJ

06-12-2007, 09:42 AM

Do you think anyone in this group would have been such bad parents??
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I have two daughters, one was with me in Vegas last month - she was at a convention!

There are rich then there are stupid -

If by some unknown chance this was my daughter I would have no doubt caused her to hate me as I would tell her how the bear shits in the buck wheat!

Jim J Mi

And PS I resent NBC cutting away from a story on a 5 star general to watch a air view 0f the air head going to jail!

Jim J MI

egglady

06-12-2007, 10:07 AM

I wonder what everyone would be saying if this was their Daughter.

If any of my children chose to drink and drive, what they faced from the courts would be nothing compared to what they would face from me.

If they chose to continue driving while under suspension, I would call the police on them myself. I would expect them to be locked up and serve their sentence humbly, and hopefully come out with a better understanding of their actions (and the consequences)

I would not want them (or anyone) to have to live with the guilt if they happened to hurt or, God forbid, killed someone while breaking the law.

As far as Paris goes. She told a reporter before going to jail the first time that she would not be there long, as her lawyer was already working on a medical plea to get her out. The reporter thought she was joking and did not write about it at the time.

She has proven she has no respect for the law, and I have no tolerence for that whether you are rich or poor.

monsterpocket

06-12-2007, 11:23 AM

All of you are calling for her head due to the fact that she is famous, well the only reason why she was sent to jail is because of who she is. If she were the average person she would have had at worst 30 days of work release. This is strictly a case of a judge trying to make a name for himself. Now lets look at real life. I have a sister who is a drug addict who was facing possession charges. After 9 months of court hearings and verious plea deals which would have resulted in community service or stayed sentence all of which she turned down, she was sentenced to 59 day for possession of use qty of crack. Now should Paris have about the same sentence as a 27 year drug abuser or should she have been offered the a plea deal as my sister was. Society is not served by Paris being in jail, as a matter of fact all the society gets is a good laugh. Paris should be duing community service and 30 days treatment like "THE AVERAGE PERSON" would. By the way the only reason that she is famous is due to "THE AVERAGE PERSON" reading the rags

hambone

06-12-2007, 11:38 AM

Grow up, spoiled little girl!

CaroleP

06-12-2007, 12:09 PM

She is receiving to much attention! Do the crime, pay the time-end of it.

rkbak

06-12-2007, 01:04 PM

I Believe Anyone Who Breaks The Law In The Manner That Ms. Hilton Did Deserves To Serve Her Time And Be Punished. I Do Not Believe That Just Because She Has Money And Is A Celebrity She Should Have Different Rules. She Needs To Learn That When You Choose To Break The Law There Are Consequences That You Must Pay When You Are Caught And That Pertains To Everyone.

irelandvegas

06-12-2007, 01:11 PM

sad so far, but far from tragic. Tragic would the car crash or OD/car crash. I spent years of living in a small resort town and its funny how many "stars" have a support system that just cannot say no to them.

"power corrupts. absolute power is kind of neat" John lehman, scty of the Navy

hhalligan

06-12-2007, 05:56 PM

I think she should get amnesty.The president wants to give all the illegal allians who are law breakers amnesty so why not a American citizen?

Toicat

06-12-2007, 06:24 PM

I realize that I hold a minority opinion on the "Hilton behind bars" issue, but incarcerating Paris was more about the ego of the judge than enforcing criminal law. Paris can act as stupid as a box of rocks at times, but she is no threat to society (sounds funny doesn't it!) She got more jail time than many repeat 2nd degree felons. It was the court vs the LA County Sheriff's Dept., and the court won.

If the judge would have made her pay a monetary fine, the proceeds would have benefited more people than the satisfaction of her detention. Also, she now stands to make millions more dollars (if you can imagine it) after this is over because of her sentence.

Best to all,

John

kokopeli

06-12-2007, 07:02 PM

She should be treated exactly as anyone else in that situation would be. I just saw on the news that people are now pissed because everyone else visiting people in that jail have to stand in line for hours, when her mother (and on a separate instance her sister) came to visit her they were escorted to the front of the line and had to wait 15 minutes tops. That is BS. She's a spoiled little rich girl who thinks the rules of the common person are not for her and she's still getting special treatment. Normal incarceration for where she's at costs $55 a day or something like that per prisoner. Because of her "special needs" it's costing something like $1100 per day. That is ridiculous. They need to throw her in with everyone else and she should deal with it like everyone else would.

sean

06-12-2007, 08:16 PM

Our society is too pre occupied with celebrities. The day she went back to jail the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Resigned. It was mentioned in passing and all the news wanted to report on was Paris.

What is the more important story? A spoiled rich girl crying for her mommy as she goes back to jail for breaking the law? or A change in the leadership of the US Military and it's affect it will have with the war on terror?

bondsgal

06-12-2007, 11:46 PM

Quoting Toicat "Paris can act as stupid as a box of rocks at times, but she is no threat to society"

It doesn't matter if you're a spoiled rich girl like Paris, a big movie star, or John Doe living anywhere (maybe on your street) in the world, if you drive drunk you're a threat to society. How many innocent people have lost their lives because of drunk drivers. 45 days for DUI isn't near enough punishment for anyone irresponsible enough to drink and drive and put innocent lives at risk.

JMVegas5866

06-13-2007, 12:46 PM

I think she should get amnesty.The president wants to give all the illegal allians who are law breakers amnesty so why not a American citizen?

Wow, you raise a good point, but I only respect your point to a certain extent about the amnesty thing in how there are habitual law offenders as well as the illeagals whom constantly break laws. I do not respect it if you were taking a cheap shot at the President. It's more than one person, you forgot to put the blame on the other people also, which include several Senate and Congress members :p .

Other commentary:

If Paris Hilton thinks this justice system is too tough than she should move to another far away land and see what happens if she violates laws, ditto goes for other violaters.

I don't hate Paris Hilton because she is rich. I like rich people in general. Rich people have always given me a paycheck so I am able to live a decent lifestyle :p I don't know any poor people who hand out paychecks or own businesses. So to assume we all just hate Paris just because she is rich is not a good assumption. Besides, rich people got money to blow and spend where ever, they help the economy out lol. What I dislike are celebrities that succeed in this country and then turn around and show disrespect. I like celebrities whom appreciate their successs and recognize their country in playing an important part in that. I like celebrities that support the US and do whatever to give something back as a token of their appreciation.

If you really wanted to talk about a credible rich person(s) linked to Las Vegas I would rather talk about Donald Trump and his kids. They are all great US citizens. They don't have any disfunctions of a Paris Hilton. They all appreciate the US, work hard, follow the rules, and were all raised properly and hold good morals for the most part. They all work hard everyday to achieve endless goals, that's what life is about. They are all well spoken and respectable people.

Lori R

06-13-2007, 02:27 PM

If you really wanted to talk about a credible rich person(s) linked to Las Vegas I would rather talk about Donald Trump and his kids. They are all great US citizens. They don't have any disfunctions of a Paris Hilton. They all appreciate the US, work hard, follow the rules, and were all raised properly and hold good morals for the most part. They all work hard everyday to achieve endless goals, that's what life is about. They are all well spoken and respectable people.

Good point. You forgot to mention that they are educated. That seems to make a difference. For instance, Jodie Foster and Brooke Shields were celebrities from a young age. They went to college, got their s**t together and you didn't read about irresponsible behavior in the tabloids. All these little girls (i.e. Britney, Lindsey, etc.) with too much money and too little maturity spend way too much time "acting out" in public. By the way, I am not saying college is the answer for everyone. I'm just saying that being rich and stupid does not seem to be a great combination. I could quote Animal House here ("Being drunk, fat and stupid is no way to go through life young man") but they're not fat.

I read an article today that this generation getting ready to graduate high school and college have an unrealistic view of their earning potential. They anticipate earning $170k or so per year. Median income in this country is over $100k less than that. One good guess where they get these ideas.

monsterpocket

06-13-2007, 03:36 PM

tf2725

06-13-2007, 05:40 PM

I think she is an attractive spoiled young lady who is constantly under the publics eye. I think the initial sentance was fair. As far as her being released early people all over the country are being released early so with her crime it made good sense. As far as her being sent back to jail if the Judge thinks that's fair she should quit crying do her time. They say don't do the crime if you can't do the time. As far as her popularity with the public it has to be extremely difficult to have everthing you do watched by everyone.

King of Kurtopia

06-14-2007, 01:08 PM

Driving on a suspended license, while on probation would get a person arrested, booked and immediately released. I can't figure out why she was given the sentence she got in the first place. A meth or crack addict would have gotten less time and no publicity.

That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it! :)

Kurt

Souette

06-14-2007, 05:15 PM

My husband has made this comment in the past:
Somebody cannot help being born rich and pretty, no more than a person can help being born ugly and poor.

My thoughts are that Paris does not really know how to be treated any different because she was raised priviledged. She didn't really know that her parents couldn't bail her out of this or any other situations. You can tell that as when she yelled in court, "MOM! It's not fair!"

BUT...she is just as capable of killing my grandchildren or my mother or somebody elses loved one(s) by driving intoxicated. I have ZERO tolerance for drunk or buzzed drivers.

Paris got what she deserved.
No, she should not have been let out.
Yes, she deserved to go back.

Hopefully, this will be a life lesson for her.

MHIROTSU

06-14-2007, 05:52 PM

First, nobody that I know of has ever spent their entire 60 day sentence in jail in Los Angeles unless they caused some trouble while in jail. Normal rule is 2 days credit for 1 day spent. From that standpoint, Paris is treated unfairly. I don't completely know the facts, but from what I can figure from the posts, this is for driving on a suspended license. I don't think anybody has ever received 60 days in jail for driving on a suspended license. So again, Paris is treated unfairly.

I also believe the Sheriff has discretion to release people early due to medical reasons. If the Sheriff said it was OK, then as far as I'm concerned, it was OK. I'm not second guessing the Sheriff's department.

Also, per a Los Angeles Sheriff friend of mine, for such infractions as driving on a suspended license, you normally will walk through the front door, get processed, then exit through the back door. Again, Paris is treated unfairly.

All that being said, I have no problem with celebrities being treated better than us low-life commoners. They generate a lot of money of the economy in Los Anglees. The problem is determining when someone is a celebrity. Maybe I'm a celebrity and don't know it.

Mike

nlalley

06-14-2007, 07:44 PM

Now I cant even get away from this story here. To say she is associated with Vegas is a stretch. Because of her grandfather? Then people waste thier time responding. Well I guess I just wasted mine. Now you are even trying to expoit this.

The Gumbo Man

06-14-2007, 11:52 PM

I quite honestly could Not care less, even if i GOT UP EARLY AND TRIED HARD!
Ms. Paris Hilton is a very attractive-looking young lady. I spent some time in the 70's with her sister, Hanoi Hilton. But to be plainly honest, there is no mystery left, after those sex tapes :eek: , and relentless news coverage, in and out of the pokey, and most revolting of all, spends time with Nicole Ritchie.

How can someone worth so much money Be so cheap and shoddy? That's NOT hot.

I would really rather go to the Las Vegas Hilton.
Or the Paris Hotel and Resort.
Or the Dennys at the Casino Royale.

Paris Hilton is the 21st Century Zsa Zsa Gabor. She's totally famous, for no good reason at all.

Lastly, and most philosophically, Paris Hilton is only famous because of who her father is. But then, you could say the same thing about Jesus, right?;)

I fold :cool:

pateboo

06-16-2007, 12:34 AM

My feeling is that the sheriff and the judge both look like incompetents. They should have had it out in private and not in public. It really makes them look bad in front of the world.

Whatever the reason, if the sheriff let her out, the judge should have kept out of it. Now it looks like US lawmakers are all on a different page and don't mind looking like fools.

I don't know how they do it in Canada, but here in the United States, the Judge makes the decisions and the sheriff upholds them, not the other way around. At least that's the way it's SUPPOSED to be. Apparently Paris wasn't the only one in this case who didn't think they had to follow our laws. I think Paris should have had to serve the full time, no questions asked, right from the start. Sentencing any of those celebrities to house arrest is like a parent who sends their kid to their room and the room has every modern convenience and luxury. Sentencing HER to house arrest is like sending her to a resort. As far as bartenders not serving them, how often do you think these high profile people hear the word "NO". Where there's a will, there's a way. I seriously doubt Paris buys her own drugs and booze. She was given a second chance when she got probation for the original offense. She must not have considered how lucky she was the first time. I hope this humiliating experience is just the wake up call she needed. And if we're lucky, maybe all the other Paris wannabes will learn from it as well, and we'll all be a little safer from them. And I'm sick of celebrities wearing rehab like it's a badge of HONOR. While getting needed help is admirable, acting like needing it is something to be PROUD of isn't.

hipster818

07-03-2007, 02:02 PM

I agree with many of you. No one is, or should be, above the law. She should be locked up. No mortal would have been let off so easily unless you're some outstanding citizen, even then you would be in for a world of hurt. Though I am glad that the judge had a sense of right and wrong to send her back no matter what.

dean_1492

07-04-2007, 11:39 AM

LOL...She did more time than Libby did.

CeeJayRocker

07-05-2007, 06:45 AM

On the list of things I could not possibly care less about, Paris Hilton is at least in the top five . . .

VegasBride

08-22-2007, 12:32 PM