Reply #49: Look, I already said I don't like her personally and I'm not defending [View All]

her actions-- just putting it into perspective.

I am saying that she is going to face public humiliation and the stigma associated with being a convicted felon- which typically means more to someone as ego-driven as she, than losing money or even jail-time.

She should certainly pay restitution, whatever that should be, face the major losses coming her way with the damage done to her own businesses, and be forced to do extensive public/community service along with extended terms of probation. Perhaps some voluntary time at a homeless shelter or delivering "meals on wheels" would cause her to regain a bit of humility and humanity. I don't see what jail time is going to accomplish and I'm tired of seeing taxpayers shell out to incarcerate individuals, when better alternative punishments exist.

She did not defraud anyone nor cost them their lifetime savings, unlike our Repub corporate criminals (e.g., Ken Lay), many who either remain uncharged or are likely to escape conviction or major jail time. Martha Stewart wasn/t (couldn't) even be charged with insider trading, for heavens sakes.
Having said that, I don't watch her show, won't buy her crap and have no problem believing her reputation as a self-obsessed, often rude woman. But, that is not at issue here. The punishment should fit the "crime..."