Paris Hilton Back to Jail

There is a disconnect in the United States between celebrities and the masses who watch their every move, hope for their successes, and yes hope for their failures. Paris Hilton who was released from Los Angeles County Jail yesterday, was today ordered back to her cell causing tears and apparent cries that "It's not fair."

Hilton who was sentenced to 45 days originally for probation violation stemming from a drunk driving incident recently, had her sentence reduced to 23 days. She spent less than 3 full days in her cell when she was released under an undisclosed medical condition. The Los Angeles County Sheriff approved her release, but unfortunately neglected to inform the judge in the case. Not approving of Paris Hilton's release, the judge ordered her back to jail to serve her original sentence.

Two sides to every story, and every issue, there are those who cry unfair treatment in that she was released early. On the other hand, there are those who cry unfair treatment in that Hilton's sentence appears excessive and that the judge is simply punishing her for who she is.

Perhaps the judge is punishing her for who she is. Perhaps that's a good thing. To send a message to America's youth who idolize the Hiltons, Spears and Lohans of the world, who drive drunk, blatantly show their genitals and allegedly use cocaine, respectively, would be a good thing. Paris Hilton was not forced to drive drunk, she was not forced to violate her probation, and she thrust herself into a swirl of publicity, not one paparazzi can be held in contempt when it comes to Hilton.

Be careful what you wish for, especially when you wish for infamy. In the end, Hilton will serve her sentence and survive. It's a win for the masses, who both need to see their stars fall, and revel in other's misery. It's a win for the court system, who needed to send a message to young Hollywood, and youth in general. It is even a win for Paris Hilton who appears to live by the standard that no publicity is bad publicity, this may be a massive career boost, she is not famous, she is infamous, again for what?