As you note, the story of her constantly getting in trouble isn’t important. It’s pure fluff. But the story of a sheriff abusing his power by attempting to produce sentences instead of merely enforcing it is a story worth discussing. Just as you write that a story of redemption is worth talking about, so is a story of possible favoritism and unfairness in the justice system.
Instead of wasting time on Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, The Sopranos, or whatever:
Just say NO to Amnesty!! Keep calling!! It’s NOT OVER!!
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