Staying at the Hilton vs Going to Jail

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the public perception and treatment of Paris Hilton following her legal troubles, including her jail sentence and subsequent house arrest. Participants explore themes of celebrity culture, media scrutiny, and societal standards, with a focus on the implications of her fame and behavior.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express disdain for the media's focus on Hilton, questioning why she garners more attention than other wealthy individuals.
  • Others argue that Hilton's fame is tied to her appearance and lifestyle, with mixed opinions on whether she is attractive or merely skinny.
  • A few participants suggest that Hilton's treatment in the media reflects broader societal judgments about celebrity behavior and standards.
  • Some contributors defend Hilton, arguing that she works hard and challenges the notion that her past actions define her worth.
  • There are discussions about the conditions of her house arrest, with contrasting views on whether it is a legitimate punishment or a comfortable arrangement.
  • Participants also debate the implications of her reality TV persona and how it influences public perception.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views regarding Hilton's fame, the fairness of her treatment, and the nature of her punishment. No consensus is reached on these issues.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying assumptions about societal standards, media influence, and the nature of celebrity culture, which may affect their perspectives on Hilton's situation.

What should be done about Paris Hilton?

  • Throw the book at her! Give her the maximum sentence!

    Votes: 43 93.5%

  • Let her off the hook. She's too pretty for a place like jail.

    Votes: 3 6.5%
  • Total voters
    46
  • #91
Dagenais said:
You'd at least need a business manager with some sort of a finance background or an accountant to look after your money.
I doubt it because the numbers may be bigger but the "operations" stay the same. Anyway, i would maybe hire some kind of a business ASSISTANT or ADVISOR but not a MANAGER. I will do the managing.

marlon
 
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  • #92
I agree with you Marlon Brando.
 
  • #93
Ditto. The sad thing about people like Paris Hilton is that have squander significant opportunities, which are well above what most others will ever have. That seems to be a problem with people who have everything given to them. Her parents should have had have expected her to work or get a good education.
 
  • #94
cyrusabdollahi said:
I agree with you Marlon Brando.
:approve:
See, i have always known you were i smart guy. Takes one to know one. :wink:


Astronuc said:
Her parents should have had have expected her to work or get a good education.
Though what you say may sound a bit, err, you know "cliché", you are completely right. After having gone through this process of education etc etc she would have had a better grasp on reality and what real live is about. She wouldn't have to go to prison for such stupid reasons.

If you want to go to prison, make sure you get convicted for a cool reason like mass murdering or mega fraude (rip off the entire republican party for example). Otherwise, you would just be considered some lowlife kitty by your "inmate peers", and what possible good could come from a sissy in jail. ?

marlon
 
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  • #95
Dagenais said:
Most news stories I've read say that she refused to eat and barely slept. So that's why they keep her there.

Then that would also have been the reason that they sent her home the first time around. :rolleyes:

Do you think the average prisoner is sent to the hospital for the same reasons? Not hardly.
 
  • #96
edward said:
Then that would also have been the reason that they sent her home the first time around. :rolleyes:

Do you think the average prisoner is sent to the hospital for the same reasons? Not hardly.
Really! The guy caught with some pot won't eat jail food, doesn't sleep much, and whines a lot? He's doing his whole 3 years, regardless.
 
  • #97
edward said:
Then that would also have been the reason that they sent her home the first time around. :rolleyes:

Do you think the average prisoner is sent to the hospital for the same reasons? Not hardly.

Well the average prisoner isn't sitting on a fortune...
 
  • #98
turbo-1 said:
Really! The guy caught with some pot won't eat jail food, doesn't sleep much, and whines a lot? He's doing his whole 3 years, regardless.

In California, the guy caught with some pot would get a $100 fine and no jail time. I don't think any state puts a person away for 3 years for possession of marijuana.

http://www.norml.org/pdf_files/state_arrests_2004/coi_app4.pdf

The wife of the prosecutor in the Hilton case served no time for a very smilar offense.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/state/20070620-1953-ca-parishilton-prosecutor.html

Edit: Ironically, I just noticed I initially voted to throw the book at her and give her the maximum sentence.
 
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  • #99
Paris will be paid $1 million for an interview after she leaves jail. This is sickening.
 
  • #100
Are we still talking about Paris?

BTW, she's hot.
 
  • #101
Dagenais said:
Most news stories I've read say that she refused to eat and barely slept. So that's why they keep her there.

drankin said:
Are we still talking about Paris?

BTW, she's hot.

I guess that would explain why she wasn't eating and sleeping. Still, most people in the jail managed to adjust to the heat.

Err :rolleyes: or is that what you meant? :smile:
 

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