Well who could have seen this coming? Another star gets let off of the hook when it comes to a major crime.
I had a post about this awhile back, but today's news of Lawrence Taylor and the verdict reached in his "Sexual Misconduct" case is nothing short of outrageous.
Before I even begin, I'm going to quiz you so that you can get some background on this subject. If you're well aware of it, you should have no problem acing it.
Quiz: Match these players with their sentence
A: Michael Vick - Dogfighting
B: Plaxico Burress - Gun Posession and accidently shooting himself in the leg
C: Donte' Stallworth: DUI Manslaughter
1- 2 years in prison
2- 30 days in prison
3- 1 year and 11 months in prison
Anyone with enough sense would like to believe that the answers were A-3, B-2, C-1, but that simply is not the case. Plaxico Burress received the longest sentence (2 years), even though he didn't hurt anyone.
Donte' Stallworth received THIRTY DAYS for driving under the influence of alcohol, AND killing a man who was simply on his morning jog.
As surprising as that is, Lawrence Taylor's verdict that was reached today is just as surprising. 6 years probation for a "Sexual Misconduct" charge, that is just a cleaned up way of saying "Sex with a minor."
There are rumors that the girl was a prostitute, but does that really soften it? A man having sex with a girl that is young enough to be his granddaughter? Not to mention probation is nothing for him, the man was a #2 pick and won two super bowls, he has plenty of money.
Maybe I'm wrong for wanting to see justice be even for everyone, or maybe I'm completely missing the train here, but I think that this is wrong.
Side Story: When I was 16 I got a ticket for speeding and my inspection being expired that totaled to about $500 in all. If I had sat it out in a cell instead of paying the ticket, I would have spent a total of eleven nights in jail, with just under $50 being the jail credit for a night. What the justice system is telling me is that speeding is just a step under consuming alcohol, driving, and killing someone, as long as you have a big name.
That said, I really hope I become famous quickly. If I can get my way out of whatever I want, life will be one heck of a ride.
Wanna read more?
Donte' Stallworth: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,526644,00.html
Michael Vick: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3148549
Plaxico Burress: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4493887
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
The Michael Young Situation
Between three separate drives from Stillwater, OK to home, and back the last three weekends because of my little sister's state basketball tournament and spring break, I've been a busy guy.
But just because I haven't had time to write on this blog does not mean I haven't had my eyes set on Surprise, AZ, and all things Texas Rangers.
Overall, I've been excited about what I'm hearing out of the Cactus League. I'm ecstatic to see what Adrian Beltre can do this year, and Chris Davis' resurgence might be even more interesting - although I keep getting deja-vu on the subject from the last 2 years of his sudden explosion, only to falter in the big leagues.
But perhaps the biggest storyline that is developing in the Rangers clubhouse is the Michael Young trade that isn't happening.
The fan's perspective of the matter stinks, as seeing a Rangers lineup without Young would be like seeing Lady Gaga walking around in a pair of jeans and no makeup. But I don't see a huge loss. Yes, it would be great to always have a top player at every position in the infield no matter who is hurt, but when you look at Young's salary, which is one of the highest on the team, is it really worth it?
Instead of paying his salary, the Rangers could go pick up another starting or relief pitchers on the trade market, or put it in the bank until this off season to bring in another big name.
The Rangers are already stacked at every other position I can see when healthy. You know you're set when David Murphy is your fourth outfielder, and Mitch Moreland is your weakest infield link.
So what is the point of keeping Young around? Yes, he is the modern day "Mr. Ranger", but he's never REALLY embraced the role. I've been to a million games in the past five years, and have never once seen him signing autographs. His actions seem exclusive, and perhaps that's the reason it won't phase me if there is a trade.
The problem is, that Daniels can't get enough return value, which makes me hope they don't get tired of it and cut him or trade him for nothing next off season.
We'll all find out soon enough, but I fully expect to see Young in the DH spot on Opening Day, and most likely stay there until someone goes down in the infield.
That's all I've got, look for a March Madness update, as well as a Spring Training recap/season preview for the Rangers.
Questions? Comments? Follow me at @bmorris_ocolly on twitter.
But just because I haven't had time to write on this blog does not mean I haven't had my eyes set on Surprise, AZ, and all things Texas Rangers.
Overall, I've been excited about what I'm hearing out of the Cactus League. I'm ecstatic to see what Adrian Beltre can do this year, and Chris Davis' resurgence might be even more interesting - although I keep getting deja-vu on the subject from the last 2 years of his sudden explosion, only to falter in the big leagues.
But perhaps the biggest storyline that is developing in the Rangers clubhouse is the Michael Young trade that isn't happening.
The fan's perspective of the matter stinks, as seeing a Rangers lineup without Young would be like seeing Lady Gaga walking around in a pair of jeans and no makeup. But I don't see a huge loss. Yes, it would be great to always have a top player at every position in the infield no matter who is hurt, but when you look at Young's salary, which is one of the highest on the team, is it really worth it?
Instead of paying his salary, the Rangers could go pick up another starting or relief pitchers on the trade market, or put it in the bank until this off season to bring in another big name.
The Rangers are already stacked at every other position I can see when healthy. You know you're set when David Murphy is your fourth outfielder, and Mitch Moreland is your weakest infield link.
So what is the point of keeping Young around? Yes, he is the modern day "Mr. Ranger", but he's never REALLY embraced the role. I've been to a million games in the past five years, and have never once seen him signing autographs. His actions seem exclusive, and perhaps that's the reason it won't phase me if there is a trade.
The problem is, that Daniels can't get enough return value, which makes me hope they don't get tired of it and cut him or trade him for nothing next off season.
We'll all find out soon enough, but I fully expect to see Young in the DH spot on Opening Day, and most likely stay there until someone goes down in the infield.
That's all I've got, look for a March Madness update, as well as a Spring Training recap/season preview for the Rangers.
Questions? Comments? Follow me at @bmorris_ocolly on twitter.
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