[Miss Marple]

Well, you might think it is silly, but it is the law. If you think this is so silly, write your Congressman. Federal sentencing guidelines are to prevent unequal sentencing for the same crime. If Martha Stewart were Jane Jones from Tupelo, Mississippi, no one would be thinking her sentencing was silly.

[dwilli]

I'm glad you'll feel safer walking down the street minus the threat of your being mugged by Martha Stewart and her posse.

[raybbr]

Well, you might think it is silly, but it is the law.

There was a famous quote - something to the effect that "the law is an ass". Just think, Martha will serve almost as much time as a murderer. I feel much better now.

[OldFriend]

In this case the federal law mandates the maximum allowed.

The Judge has discretion up to five years on each count. He is permitted to sentence her to probation or any amount of time.

IMO, a jail cell would be appropriate.

[fishbabe]

i'm waiting for the day when demos get caught in their lies about abortion and the slaughter of innocent minorities...i can't wait for the black leaders to come to their defense and then we shall see if demos,libs,feminists and the pro-choicers really believe in justice for all!!!!!

[norwaypinesavage]

"If Martha Stewart were Jane Jones from Tupelo, Mississippi, no one would be thinking her sentencing was silly."

If Martha were Bill Clinton from Hope AR, she would be home scott free and be the superstar of the Democrat party.