The minimum security prison camp is worlds away from the harsh prison fortresses depicted in the Snipes' films 'Undisputed' and 'Brooklyn's Finest.' The minimum-security camp doesn't have fences around its perimeter.

The 300 nonviolent inmates live in barracks that feature two-man rooms, daily showers and double-feature movie showings Friday through Sunday. Alas, no NC-17, R or X ratings allowed, which knocks out much of Snipes' action-heavy repertoire. . . . . READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Editor's notes: Snipes was convicted on April 24, 2008. Apparently, there was an appeals process that has recently come to an end. The hyperlink we are about to give, immediately below, has the sentencing judge speaking of the millions Snipes owes as a misdemeanor. At any rate, one thing we disagree with is this business of "making an example" out of someone, anyone. If Snipes is an "example," we must necessarily conclude that "justice" was not fairly applied to him.

refer to this link: The Wesley Snipes story.

The prosecution of Snipes, although necessary, should be made void because of the bias nature of the prosecution.

We hasten to admit that his sentence is certainly not harsh. In the end, do we suppose that the prosecutor's plan failed; that, in fact, Snipes was treated fairly by the system?

Point of post: understand that plea bargains and "setting examples" are as often a misuse of the justice system as is allowing politicians "off the hook" once they have resigned their posts.