[Thumper1960]

Eric Boyles, Hollie's husband and Shelby's father, felt the judge had been far too easy on Couch and angrily spoke out against how Couch was treated.

"The primary message has to absolutely be that money and privilege can't buy justice in this country," he said.

Yes. It can. And, it does.

I have seen it far too many times. The wealthy and the "connected" can get away with nearly anything. Can't afford a bottom feeding, lowlife, scumbag "lawyer" and you are damned certain to be doing serious time. And, you will get a record that will stop you from getting a decent job and you will be forever marked as trash.

This is America.

Get used to it, because no one really gives a damn.

[KevinB]

I think he meant to say that money can buy a lack of justice.