Posted on 01/17/2006 4:04:25 PM PST by NormsRevenge
Max would be a little unfair.
We have way too many rapist and murderers walking around, who did half that time.
It was annoying and aggravating what she tried to pull, but it is cruel to make an example out of her.
BTTT
Let's hope the judge doesn't just shake his finger at them.
I disagree. The amount of damage caused by this is staggering both financially to Wendy's but through the loss of jobs and security for the workers.
Wendy's can sue this couple for intentional torts--fraud, etc. I hope they do--
Ayala is proud of what she did. She deserves every minute she spends behind bars. Wendys lost millions because of her greed and deceit. This isn't the first time she tried to pull this crap.
Disagree. I'm sick of idiots like these. Send them up the river for many years of hard time.
What about the hard-core violent criminals who haven't done 13 years?
Shouldn't we keep crimes in perspective?
Max don't mean max because nobody serves max, that's how the crazy system works.
I'm guessing you're on medication right now and not responsible for your statements.
Making an example of her is precisely what we need to do, unless you favor frivolous lawsuits, extortion, grabbing national attention, damaging corporations, etc.
I wonder why the large disparity in sentences?
I bet you were one of those who wanted to set Martha Stewart Free.
What she did, hurts millions, and hurts economy, and faith in free markets.
She served few months in blue-collar prison.
This stupid woman tried to scam Wendys and yes frivolous lawsuits hurt people, but her crime is is NO WAY worse than Martha's.
She has no one to speak up for her because she is poor and is not a celebrity.
She is not accused of rape or murder, so the comparison is useless.
I wonder why the lawyer who filed for her/them is not indicted?
I can't agree with you. In this case, the max is more than justified because of the loss of millions to Wendy's and the loss of many many jobs suffered by innocent people who worked for them.
If I properly understand your question, then I refer you to the Sixth Amendment.
Well, it looked good on paper...
Great reply. I totally agree with your logic. Their crime caused a lot of damaged to honest folk. Screw'em - give them the max - then forget them.
Agree 100%. The amount of economic damage to Wendy's (millions of $ in lost business) plus layoffs for employees, etc. is worse than some of the corporate criminals. Plus, abuse of the judicial system is not something we should take lightly (Clinton perjury notwithstanding).
These people wanted the spotlight, now they will get it. Can't think of a much better deterrent to the next idiot that thinks this is a good path to easy money.
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