Paris and the Hilton Conglomerate

My wonderful husband treated me to my all time favorite birthday experience last week consisting of dinner and the theater in New York City. The play was terrific and I recommend the Pirate Queen to anyone interested in history and music. The food was Russian and annually appeases my desire for Caviar and Vodka as we revisit our great Russian adventure.

After dinner we walked to the theater which I had not realized was the Hilton Theater. As we entered the theater, there was a mural displaying the history and life of multi-billionaire Conrad Hilton. As I began to mutter inappropriate comments under my breath about asking for our money back and not wanting to contribute to Paris's trust fund, my husband tried to shush me but the vodka was working overtime.

We had just finished a very colorful conversation concerning a press conference I had seen staring the sheriff of LA County who felt the need to explain his actions in releasing Paris due to her "low level" crime and because of her tender mental state. The term "low level" crime was what had incensed me beyond all reason. Would this sheriff had considered her crime "low level" if she had hit or killed someone while under the influence of the drug of the day or the alcohol she so likes to consume? What if the victim was a member of the Sheriff's own family? Would Paris still be considered a "low level" offender?? Especially since she was already on probation for being stopped twice before??

Perhaps we are to feel sorry for her because she is still so dependant upon her Mommy as she calls her from the well of the court to help her get out of this latest mess? Sorry, I don't feel bad or "mommy" or child. This "child" is 26 years old and certainly should be able to take responsibility for her own actions. If in fact she can't however, why doesn't "Mommy" cut off her income flow. We know she doesn't work, so she must get her money from some sort of trust fund. Is there no other adult monitoring this income source??? Perhaps there should be.

As the mother of four children, one who is of driving age, I am very cognizant of the dangers of being behind the wheel of a vehicle. This is a matter to be taken seriously and I am forever cautioning my son about driving safety. Where was Paris's "Mommy" when these lessons were supposed to be given out? What consequences was set for Paris when she disobeyed the rules?? Perhaps the spigot of liquid funds need to be shut off for a while. Finding God and reading the Bible and the Secret, barely make up for the faulty judgment she has shown when she is let out in the world to mingle among the rest of us. What about giving Paris some community service in addition to jail time? What about boycotting the Hilton conglomerate to hit Paris where it hurts? A good idea? Probably not......