Yesterday while I was in the chair getting my hair cut, my barber and I were discussing the Michael Jackson case and where his fate lies. While Mr. Martinez and This Man both agreed that chances were slim that MiJac would serve any prison time, Mr. Martinez did point out that Jacko would spend a lot of money defending himself--even if the evidence pointed toward a guilty verdict. My barber also said that the real and only reason this case is being handled so delicately is because the accused is wealthy. But ultimately, Mr. Martinez concluded it always comes down to money, but he was quick to point out that money is not the root of happiness.
He said this line (and I quote), and I haven't forgotten it yet.
"Money doesn't change anything. Most people think that once you get a lot of money--your life gets better, but it doesn't. If a wino were to win a million dollars, he wouldn't be rich--he'd just be a million dollar wino."
And that, my friends, is the gospel.