Not sure how I feel about the conviction of my fellow former Westport neighbor, but I'm sure the talk shows will be filled with folks on all sides of the issue. Personally, while not a fan of the lady, I think that her being both famous and female made her a target. I don't have a lot of sympathy for insider traders, junk bond dealers and the like, but Martha saving her self a few thousand bucks certainly didn't deserve to be brought up on charges while the likes of the ENRON & Worldcom villains are still sitting in their mansions.

I doubt Ms. Stewart will do serious jail time, but I hope she gets none. I think there are folks in the current administration who have taken part in shadier dealings and are laughing over their cocktails this afternoon.