If Congress decides to exercise its power to direct sentencing policy by enacting mandatory minimum penalties, the Commission believes that such penalties should (1) not be excessively severe, (2) be narrowly tailored to apply only to those offenders who warrant such punishment, and (3) be applied consistently. Sentencing data and
interviews with prosecutors and defense attorneys indicate that mandatory minimum penalties that are considered excessively severe tend to be applied inconsistently.
Herman Cain's sexual harassment settlements are getting a lot of attention, as are his inconsistent and poorly conceived responses. It's hardly worth wasting any more keystrokes on him.
No surprise here: Dr. Conrad Murray decided not to testify in his manslaughter trial. Definitely the right decision in my view.
I've never seen a Kardashian show, or understood why these women get so much attention, but Kim Kardashian's filing for divorce after 72 days to Chris Humphries is causing quite a stir. I'd feel pretty conned if I was one of those invited to the wedding who gave a gift. Her response to her fans that instead of returning the gifts she will donate $200k to a charity of her choice would not make me feel any less conned. I'd want my individual gift back.
How did Nancy Grace not go home on DWTS? Ms. Wooden Piano Legs lived to dance another day. The audience actually booed when she was declared safe over David Arquette. Her dance last night was simply terrible and she had the lowest scores of the night. Guess her guilt-loving TV fans saved her once again. At least the longer she stays on DWTS, the less she's polluting the minds of the public with her rabid commentary.
This is an open thread, all topics welcome.
