The only post I'll make about Paris.

[logansrogue]

You know, I was reading an article about Paris Hilton going back to jail on ONTD. I don't really care about celebrity bullshit but I think there's an underlying issue here that people seem to be missing. She wasn't in trouble for having drugs on her person and harming herself - she was in trouble for flouting a punishment for a DUI - (drinking under the influence). The judge in charge of the case knows very well that this isn't time for a slap on the wrist. Every dumbass bitch that relates to Hilton will see the shit she's going through for that DUI and they'll know - it's serious. Baca is baka! Sure, it might be a 'minor' offense this time - by the grace of GOD!

Do you know what comes to my mind when I hear about young, fuckwitted dumb sluts driving around drunk out of their minds? (Strong words - you're about to find out why).

The sound of terror and upset in my mother's voice when she got the phone call about Lisa. My sister Lisa in hospital, face swollen like a fucking pumpkin because she had been in an accident - hit head-on in her car by a drunk-driver coming the other direction. Her knee split open like a fucking cake, and all the shit she had to go through to walk normally again. The mother-fucking DENT in the steering wheel of the 1970s Kingswood Holden she was driving when it happened, that dent being from where her HEAD impacted on it. The marks in the mangled door of the jaws of life - the only thing that could get her out of that fucking car. The fact that this was a 1970s Kingswood - steady, strong, SOLID car - crumpled up like a piece of tinfoil from the collision. Oh, and even today I'm reminded of it. See, my sister's face has a bit of nerve paralysis from the fact that there was a crack along her face-bones and a nerve was pinched as a result. So her smile is sort of wonky compared to how it used to be. She was self-conscious about that for ages.

Paris was quoted as saying:

"It's not right!" shouted the weeping Hilton

You know what's not right? The fact that she risked the lives of OTHER people due to her stupidity, and the selfish belief that she shouldn't have to pay for that crime.

I nearly lost my sister cause of the 'minor' offense of drunk driving. If she had have died, I would not have her, or my nieces for that matter. I wouldn't wish the pain and heartbreak even a non-fatal crash brings on my worst enemies. It happened when I was eleven and it still fucking makes me mad.

You know what I want them to do? After Paris serves her term - walk her through a ward filled with people who've been hurt because of drunk drivers. Let her SEE what damage can be done.

So, you'll understand if I'm not sorry for Paris. Not at all. I want her education on this to be thorough. Oh, and by the way?

Every time I see a 'free Paris' icon, I want to punch a bitch.

Comments

[asweetdownfall.livejournal.com]

Ugh. Amen.

Can I join you?

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

Any time. *pulls you out a chair*

[http://users.livejournal.com/lothar_/]

Apparently this has something to do with the politics between the LA Sheriff's department and the district court. Serving 10% of a sentence in the LA County jail for driving sober on a suspended license is apparently par for the course because of overcrowding (she already got probation for the drink-driving in an earlier trial). So this wouldn't have ordinarily caught the judge's attention, but because it was a celebrity case, the fight between the two got intense and the judge stuck it to the sheriff via Hilton. Of course it does make you wonder what this "undisclosed medical condition" was (inflamed herpes? detox?), especially since the less famous and rich inmates probably have similar or worse conditions that do not get them sprung.

Terrible what happened to your sister. I think in the States the socio-cultural stigma of drink-driving has been the driving factor behind the reduction in deaths and injuries. Long gone are the days when it was the grist for comedy in I Love Lucy. Plus in this car-dependent society having a license revoked is a huge deal, so it's a disincentive to be that stupid. Eventually most of the offenders got whittled down to the hard-core alcoholics, the idiots who thought they wouldn't get caught, and those who think they're above the law thanks to connections. Maybe it's the pessimist in me, but I think we've gotten the death/injury numbers from drink-driving to the lowest we possibly can at this point. Unless we subsidize more public transit options and cab rides, of course, but Americans tend to be a stingy lot regardless.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

I realise that. I just get so mad at the way Paris seems to think that she doesn't deserve being punished for what she did. That's what's stuck in my craw.

[http://users.livejournal.com/lothar_/]

As it would for any close relative of a victim of drink driving. But yeah, I got a little analysis-happy there; an occupational hazard at times.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

Hehehe. It balances out my riotous emotionality well.

[phoenixwriter.livejournal.com]

Word

[mollymoon.livejournal.com]

Amen, love. A-fucking-men.

[berenicepotter.livejournal.com]

Sorry about what happened to your sister, Nancy :( That must have been horrible.


Anyways, I can't believe people want Paris free O___o wtf? Is she a goddes who can't be touched?

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

Well, as I said, it happened when I was eleven. Looking at Lisa now, you'd never know she was in a crash. The whole thing kinda toughened her up some how, actually. It was weird.

I don't know. Apparently she brings joy to the world or something. The only thing she brings me is the urge to vomit.

[shantari.livejournal.com]

Every time I see a 'free Paris' icon, I want to punch a bitch.

Geh... That's just shit, why do people feel empathy for her? I can't feel bad for her, because there exists no reason for me to feel bad. Was she forced to drive that car? Was she planted with drugs? Did she gain any punishment that was extremely severe and not befitting the crime?

Not from what I've heard, ergo I don't feel sorry for her.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

They feel sad cause she 'cried'. Heaven forbid she's not sleeping on Egyptian cotton for a couple of weeks.

[zebeckras.livejournal.com]

Amen sister. The fact that there were petitions to keep her out of jail using the sentence "It's not like she ACTUALLY killed anyone!" made me reel in the stupidity. Since when are we supposed to wait until AFTER someone has died to try and deter irresponsible, life-threatening behaviour like that?! And *repeatedly*!

I know a lot of people drive under the influence. A LOT. That fact bothers me. The fact that "everyone does it" doesn't make it more acceptable, and it definitely doesn't make it any safer. I'm so, so glad that she's in jail, and yes, some of it is because it's Paris Hilton and I can't stand her, but a lot of it is because her "I'm the only real person" attitude is one that shouldn't go unchecked. She put any number of lives at risk; she got caught; she should pay the price. Like anyone should. This is definitely not "too harsh".

Every time I see a 'free Paris' icon, I want to punch a bitch.

I didn't know there was such a thing. I'm kind of sick a little bit, now. :P

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

They're all through ONTD. I don't know if they're serious or not, but it being ONTD, you can never be too sure.

By the way - have you talked to Kawwy lately? I just want to be sure she doesn't hate me or something.

[rantmaster.livejournal.com]

You have the best Izzard icons.

Yeah, I can't bring myself to feel one iota of sorry for Paris. One can hope she'll learn from this. But I'm not holding my breath. :P

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

I got them at the eddie izzard icon community I'm on. I don't know which it is - check my profile. They have many good ones!

[sakurakiss.livejournal.com]

Thank. You. I lost my best friend because of these "minor" offenses. And I'll never forgive the bastard that hit him.

PLUS, when she and Nicole stayed at my uncle's house while filming the Simple Life 2, my dad met them and said that Paris acted as if everyone was beneath her. He said that Nicole was more real than Paris. This is about Paris's entitlement issues and thinking she is above the law.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry that you lost someone from this sort of thing. It's the most enraging and frustrating thing ever, above that, beyond that, it's awful. *hugs*

I'd believe that. People like her make me sick. Really, really sick.

[sugaryfun.livejournal.com]

Well said.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[starfyre01.livejournal.com]

There are people who actually have, "Free Paris!" icons? WTF are these people smoking, anyway? The mind just... boggles...

And you know what's not right either? The way that her parents are ENABLING her and saying that, "It's not fair!" Bullshit. What's not fair is that she should've gotten more jail time for her irresponsible behavior, but because she's a so-called celebrity, she only got 45 days. She should count her lucky stars that she wasn't one "of the regular people." I have no patience with people who willfully drink and drive. They're idiots, plain and simple. She should do some type of community service working with people who were victimized by drunk drivers - and I like your idea as well. She should get a harsh dose of REAL reality, not that like that bullshit "reality" show that she does with her buddy Nicole Ritchie.

I am also sorry about what happened to your sister. That's just terrible and I'm glad that she's okay now, aside from the pinched nerve. She was most lucky in that respect.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

The whole thing makes me see red. I never call women 'sluts', I think it's misogynstic, but I got that mad while writing it that no other word came to mind.

Lisa's doing really well these days. Two beautiful girls, a good husband, a lovely house and she went and started doing lab work in a college course - it was amazing! This woman that left high school in year ten to work at coles, going to college and learning about all this complicated scientific stuff that makes my poor lame arty-farty head burn! I'm immensely proud of her. She is very lucky. Everyone was thanking God after the accident. Someone was definitely watching over her.

[starfyre01.livejournal.com]

I don't like saying 'sluts' either, but I think in this case, you're more than justified. It irritates me to no end that people in general are getting away with being irresponsible while driving what is basically a 2 ton weapon. I should know. I've got a neighbor across the street and a next door neighbor who are both driving while toasted. Debbie and Ollie almost got run over one night by the neighbor across the street because he was so shitfaced that he actually drove partway down the street with a trash barrel attached to the rear bumper! Why on earth their wives are putting up with this is beyond me...

I'm so glad that Lisa's doing so well these days - and yay for your techie sister, LOL! It seems like most of the people in your family are artistic types, so it would make sense that there would be at least one person who would be different and would excel in the scientific field.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

Well, actually, she does write children's stories, and she can draw a bit too, and she plays the flute beautifully. She's also got a fantastic ear - she knows when someone is singing off key. So even when someone isn't fully musical, they've got some sort of creative streak and the ear, oh that Lorenz ear - :D

[soleta-nf.livejournal.com]

I really hope someone can find a way to teach her some empathy, and perspective. The only icons I've seen are of her crying in a car with "That's hot" text, which I think are awesome.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

Yeah, those are totally funny! :D

[rhyana.livejournal.com]

I agree with everything you said here and that she should spend her alloted time behind bars. Perhaps she'll learn some sort of lesson.

I'm sorry to hear about your sister's accident and I'm glad she's doing better.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

She's doing great! Thank you.

[musicteacher.livejournal.com]

Amen! I hope she has to serve even longer for bailing out early!

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

Well, that wasn't really her fault. But I'm still not sorry for her.

[purrdence.livejournal.com]

Well Said.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

Sorry - just her looking skanky.

[madderbrad.livejournal.com]

Well said! I'm in total agreement. Something in my gut cringes and I feel slightly nauseous whenever I see her - or other empty headed celebrities making their way through life by floating on top of the rest of humanity - on the television.

I'm sorry to learn of what happened to your sister, but pleased to read in your comments that she's doing so well these days.

[alya1989262.livejournal.com]

*hugs and clings*

You know what I want them to do? After Paris serves her term - walk her through a ward filled with people who've been hurt because of drunk drivers. Let her SEE what damage can be done.

She wouldn't understand. I don't follow her news, but from what I've gathered, she hasn't got the slightest trace of empathy.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

*sigh* It depresses me how right you are.

[firvulag.livejournal.com]

Best post on this subject ever.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

Thanks, dude. :)

[azinazelle.livejournal.com]

Paris is a spoiled, selfish, empty-headed bitch who cares only about herself. I seriously doubt she could care less about the poor people who have been hurt (or lost their lives) because of DUI. She'd probably run people over while guzzling beer if it made her life more exciting. >:(

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

I dunno if she'd do that, but she certainly wouldn't care about what consequences her actions have.