TMZ.COM has pointed out that Paris Hilton had to serve jail time, while Scooter Libby didn’t … and their post includes surveys showing that the American public believes both should have done their time. Over at Kavips, the comparison between Paris Hilton and Mr. Libby is also being made, with its big question being “if Libby got pardoned, why didn’t Paris?” FreeRepublic is throwing Li’l Kim into the mix: what about her jailtime (10 months, a $50,000 fine, and probation till 2009)?
Bill Totten points out that there’s a lot of humor to be found in the fact that Paris Hilton has done more time than Scooter Libby. For the more serious sorts, The Foxhole has one perspective, JoSwift has the other.
So, what’s a pardon anyway - who gives ‘em, when, and why? If you’re in trouble, can you get one too?
