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g_f_axelsen
Since Mar 9, 2004

Welcome.

She made the mistake of lying, repeatedly, about a federal crime. She also, based on her position as a broker and as a board member, knew better. She knew the rules, and didn't follow them. She was given ample chance to ammend her statements, and then she was given several chances to plead out. This is no ones fault but Martha's. Sometimes people have to stand up and accept accountability for their actions. I, for one, am tired of people making excuses for celebrities they admire.

She made the mistake of lying, repeatedly, about a federal crime.

She did not tell investigators the truth. If the police arrest you in the street, you also do not have to tell them anything or tell them the truth. It is your right. They must provide the proof, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO INCRIMINATE YOURSELF.

She also, based on her position as a broker and as a board member, knew better. She knew the rules, and didn't follow them.

And she KNEW everyone else in positions like hers was getting away with it. This does not justify the crime, but sure would make one believe that they could get away with it, and not consider they would be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

She was given ample chance to ammend her statements, and then she was given several chances to plead out.

So, now you are saying she should have 'changed her story', and instead of taking the blows for the crime, plead out, and avoid responsibility for her actions? You can't seem to make up your mind.

This is no ones fault but Martha's. Sometimes people have to stand up and accept accountability for their actions.

You started off stating that she did and has taken responsibility, faced a trial, been convicted, going to jail. What'd you want her to do, PLEAD OUT?

re: She made the mistake of lying, repeatedly, about a federal crime. She also, based on her position as a broker and as a board member, knew better. She knew the rules, and didn't follow them. She was given ample chance to ammend her statements, and then she was given several chances to plead out. This is no ones fault but Martha's. Sometimes people have to stand up and accept accountability for their actions. I, for one, am tired of people making excuses for celebrities they admire.)))

I'm a big Martha fan--love her stuff, and I'll miss it--but I just don't feel sorry for her. You forgot to add--"Married to a lawyer for 25 years and lousy with expensive legal advice--" The lies she told were stupid as well as wrong.

OTOH, I wish the kind of hard work that went into her conviction could be used on employers of illegals aliens.