[Goodgirlinred]

Yep. Putting her in jail would serve no purpose at all. As a matter of fact, I am against putting people in jail for nonviolent crimes. I feel that they can best punished by making them pay for their crimes in other ways. Martha Stewart could have worked for Habit for Humanity for one thing. Or, she could have worked in a soup kitchen. She could have used her talents for good for the time of her jail sentence instead of using taxpayers' money to house her in prison. White collar criminals could serve sentences on the outside in much better ways and save taxpayers' money and help society as well.

[LibFreeOrDie]

White collar criminals could serve sentences on the outside in much better ways and save taxpayers' money and help society as well.

Why should white-collar criminals be treated special? Blue-collar criminals have many talents (often more useful than white-collar workers) that could help society.

[samanella]

I humbly disagree. This world is filling up with those folks who disregard the law, rules, etc....and are never made to be held accountable. This woman has had prior arrests and it seemingly does not seem to phase her. Yes, there are worse criminals walking the streets, but the police may be looking for someone who has perpetrated a hoax instead of the real crimes! She has taken manpower to focus on her. Nope, she should be prosecuted and put away this time so she can accept the consequences of her action. Maybe she should be committed instead of jail, but she still should be punished. She broke the law.