Martha Stewart Sentenced

Are we picking on Martha Stewart? Or, is she getting off easy after being convicted of lying to Federal Agents? Here's what we do know: She owns 61% of her publically traded company. After her sentencing, her stock increased in value. No matter what she does, her net worth increases. How can anybody say that she's being defeated? Her company will survive. It's been running smoothly since she slowly backed away from the driver's seat. Depending on when she starts her sentence, she could be out by Christmas. She's planning an appeal. Apparently her pockets are deep enough to keep her legal team busy. Is there a moral to this story? Probably several:

1. Work hard and make a lot of money

2. Don't lie to the Feds

3. Public opinion has great value

4. Money can get you anything

5. People don't like people who think they are above the law

6. If you have enough money, does a felony conviction really matter? (See #4 or ask Larry King)