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Blogs Liberty and Power Martha Stewart Going Down a One Way Street

Mar 8, 2004

Martha Stewart Going Down a One Way Street

by Liberty and Power

So, Martha Stewart will have to spend time in prison for lying to the government. Why doesn’t anyone in government ever have to go to jail for lying to her and me?

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William Marina - 3/9/2004

Why don't gov't liars get punished?
Because they always claim "sovereign immunity."