I am constantly amazed at the way this country and the justice system works. We have our own mini-Madoff case going on down here with some real estate broker taking a bunch of money from investors and not delivering on the promises. He's currently on trial for stealing a bunch of money. Unfortunately, I, and many others, believe that even if convicted there won't be much done in the way of punishment. Why you ask? Because he's married to a local news anchorwoman and her father has boatloads of cash.

This is what gets me. If you or I or some schmoe off the street stole $20 from someone, we'd be in jail faster than you can say "plea bargin" but if you steal millions of dollars, well then it's a long drawn out process with the defendent most likely getting a slap on the wrist. Just look at that Madoff guy who stole billions, billions (as in starting with a "b"), and he's still not in jail. People have committed suicide because they lost their life savings because of this guy and he's still not in jail. What is wrong with this picture? A lot I think.

I'm just sayin at life.sa.laugh@hotmail.com.