Reply #9: The support for Martha by many on DU.. [View All]

..is a perfect example of absolute partisan political hypocrisy. Had Martha been a contributer to GOP candidates and organizations, virtually everyone here would be applauding her convictions. Because she apparently supports left leaning causes and people, she is suddenly a hero to many.

Martha Stewart committed crimes, then lied about it. She was found guilty and that is a good thing. Period.

Because some people feel like there are "bigger fish to fry" does not mean that we excuse all other crimes in the meantime. The justice system would fall apart overnight if we absolved everyone of crimes because some people feel more damaging criminals are not being properly investigated and prosecuted.

I am quite certain that numerous conservative message forums are probably hailing Martha's conviction as a wonderful thing. Those types of posts from rightwingers are also complete hypocrisy. If Martha was a conservative, every wingnut across the country would be supporting her and screaming that she was being wrongly prosecuted in the first place.

Every single thing that happens in the world does not have to viewed through a partisan left/right political lens. If Martha broke the law, especially one that most people agree is absolutely necessary to ward off rampant insider trading, she should indeed be convicted and sentenced accordingly.

I've absolutely no sympathy for Martha Stewart.

Imajika