Suicide’s pretty rough… But my observation here is on the tangential story in this article. It seems the “escort service” in Spitzer’s case was actually prosecuted, and convicted. Who knew?

“['D.C. Madam.'] Palfrey was convicted last month in connection with a high-end prostitution ring catering to Washington’s elite.”

Meanwhile, his hooker is still out and about, enjoying her “celébutante” status and making a ton of money…

*Edited to add* – Apparently this was not the same escort service that was involved in the Spitzer case, so never mind that!

now, it’s less surprising that spitzer himself hasn’t been charged, since he has some political power and all that and probably worked out some deal with trading his position for not being charged, but how is it being justified that his lady-friend isn’t in any apparent trouble? and what about her escort service? it’s pretty clear that they are arranging hookers for people, so why aren’t they being shut down?

now, it’s not my business who pays who for “romantic encounters”, but this blatant disparity in the treatment and prosecution of very public crimes instills more than a little bit of doubt in the fairness of our justice system. and stuff.

/end of political rant