So Bernie Madoff steals (a lot of) money and is hated by everyone. People are happy when they think of him suffering in jail for the rest of his life. An old man in jail for the “rest” of his life. People spit on the thought of him an say ha!
Other “white collar” criminals get the same hatred. The same anger directed towards them For stealing money. Horrible = yes. But not the worst crime in the world.
Michael Vick and his new $100million dollar contract. PLUS endorsements. Applauded. “Yay – he triumphed and overcame hardship and troubles.” Hardship? Troubles caused by HIM. Scientific fact that purposeful animal cruelty leads to violence against humans. Other sports starts accused of assaulting, raping, whatever? Forgiven. As long as their team wins, the “masses” are placated.
I love football. But this is BS.
Society is F’ed up.
11:19 am on August 31st, 2011
Class warfare is a great pastime especially in an election year. Must destroy all of the evil bankers.
People have a short memory when it comes to their favourite athlete/celebrity. While Vick did his time and should be able to get back as a productive member of society – it should not be in the NFL. The companies giving him an endorsement deal are even bigger lowlifes.