What should her punishment be? Pt2

Donut · 02-06-2003, 10:52 AM

Okay - this English woman was making adverts for her husbands company and was listed as a director of the company. He sold videos showing how to make money from buying and selling property. To make the adverts they hire four attractive actors, a stately home, fast car and a helicopter.

The police decided that people were being led to believe that the luxury lifestyle had been achieved by following the plan in the video.

So here are the questions

Has this woman commited a crime?
If so what is her crime?
and if guilty what would be a suitable punishment?

Timber Loftis · 02-06-2003, 10:58 AM

ONLY IF THERE IS NO DOUBT AS TO GUILT:

Public Execution.

Crime: For making infomercials.

Donut · 02-06-2003, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
ONLY IF THERE IS NO DOUBT AS TO GUILT:

Public Execution.

Crime: For making infomercials.

Well infomercials are not allowed on terrestrial TV in the UK!

Timber Loftis · 02-06-2003, 11:13 AM

No entiendo el significar de "terrestrial TV"

Donut · 02-06-2003, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
No entiendo el significar de "terrestrial TV"

We use the term 'terrestrial' to differentiate from cable or satellite TV.

Horatio · 02-06-2003, 11:47 AM

If I understand it correctly (which is doubtful

) this is fraud. In which case, she should pay a fine or serve a short sentence.

The Hunter of Jahanna · 02-06-2003, 12:29 PM

I say let her be. A fool and his money are soon parted, and if you believe in infomecials then you are indeed a fool. It isnt the governments job to protect people from stupidity.

quietman1920 · 02-06-2003, 12:51 PM

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In My Opinion...it becomes the government's job to protect people from their own stupidity by default. You see, the stupid & scammed often end up homeless and on public assistance. It's quite obviously the government's job to minimize homelessness and public assistance, so it is in the public interest to arrest, try, and punish scam-artists like the one described above. As for punishment, I tend to be environmentally friendly. Can she be burned like a fossil fuel to try to reduce our dependence on foriegn oil?

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VulcanRider · 02-06-2003, 12:58 PM

Sounds like either fraud, or at least conspiracy to commit fraud. AFA punishment, depends on how much they were able to scam people. Some jail time + community service + refunding double what they took in from those ads to each customer.

homer · 02-06-2003, 12:58 PM

Do they ever actually say, “hey I got all this stuff from what I am trying to sell you”? Probably not, so it is just clever advertisement. If someone cannot see through it then… [img]graemlins/dontknowaboutyou.gif[/img]

02-06-2003, 10:52 AM	#1
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 40 Posts: 5,571	Okay - this English woman was making adverts for her husbands company and was listed as a director of the company. He sold videos showing how to make money from buying and selling property. To make the adverts they hire four attractive actors, a stately home, fast car and a helicopter. The police decided that people were being led to believe that the luxury lifestyle had been achieved by following the plan in the video. So here are the questions Has this woman commited a crime? If so what is her crime? and if guilty what would be a suitable punishment? __________________ [img]\"http://www.wheatsheaf.freeserve.co.uk/roastspurs.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Proud member of the Axis of Upheaval<br />Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas<br />Josiah Bartlet - the best President the US never had.<br />The 1st D in the D & D Show

02-06-2003, 10:58 AM	#2
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	ONLY IF THERE IS NO DOUBT AS TO GUILT: Public Execution. Crime: For making infomercials. __________________

02-06-2003, 11:13 AM	#4
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	No entiendo el significar de "terrestrial TV" __________________

02-06-2003, 11:47 AM	#6
Horatio Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 19, 2001 Location: Behind these metal bars Age: 41 Posts: 3,117	If I understand it correctly (which is doubtful ) this is fraud. In which case, she should pay a fine or serve a short sentence. __________________ I <b>am</b> the party!!<br /> [img]\"http://zert0.net/iuti/img2/1381585-vi.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

02-06-2003, 12:29 PM	#7
The Hunter of Jahanna Emerald Dragon Join Date: September 25, 2001 Location: NY , NY Age: 63 Posts: 960	I say let her be. A fool and his money are soon parted, and if you believe in infomecials then you are indeed a fool. It isnt the governments job to protect people from stupidity. __________________ \"How much do I love you?? I\'ll tell you one thing, it\'d be a whole hell of a lot more if you stopped nagging me and made me a friggin sandwich.\"

02-06-2003, 12:51 PM	#8
quietman1920 Avatar Join Date: January 6, 2003 Location: NJ, USA Age: 25 Posts: 550	Statements below are my opinion and only my opinion. You may agree, disagree, or put your fingers in your ears and hum "Lalalalalalalalalalala", but its still not going to change the fact that its my opinion. That being said, I post the following. Note: Please skip this post if you are squeamish, have had recent surgery, have high blood pressure, or suffer the heartbreak of Psoriasis. The post below meets or exceeds the government minimum daily requirements for my opinion; please do not drive or operate heavy machinery while reading this post. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ In My Opinion...it becomes the government's job to protect people from their own stupidity by default. You see, the stupid & scammed often end up homeless and on public assistance. It's quite obviously the government's job to minimize homelessness and public assistance, so it is in the public interest to arrest, try, and punish scam-artists like the one described above. As for punishment, I tend to be environmentally friendly. Can she be burned like a fossil fuel to try to reduce our dependence on foriegn oil? [ 02-06-2003, 12:53 PM: Message edited by: quietman1920 ] __________________ <b>\"In the darkest hour theres a light that shines on every human being...but one!\"</b>

02-06-2003, 12:58 PM	#9
VulcanRider Lord Soth Join Date: July 25, 2002 Location: Melbourne FL Age: 60 Posts: 1,971	Sounds like either fraud, or at least conspiracy to commit fraud. AFA punishment, depends on how much they were able to scam people. Some jail time + community service + refunding double what they took in from those ads to each customer. __________________ ----- Help feed animals in shelters with just a mouse click at The Animal Rescue Site !!

02-06-2003, 12:58 PM	#10
homer Manshoon Join Date: November 11, 2001 Location: couch Age: 52 Posts: 180	Do they ever actually say, “hey I got all this stuff from what I am trying to sell you”? Probably not, so it is just clever advertisement. If someone cannot see through it then… [img]graemlins/dontknowaboutyou.gif[/img] __________________ You tried and you failed; the lesson is, never try. - Homer

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