ZoeWo Op-ed: Outlaw the outlaws From reader ZoeWo, thoughts on the ethics of celebrity:

Apparently we now live in a time when it has officially become appropriate and acceptable to award people for breaking laws and endangering the lives of others. Paris Hilton was awarded "Biggest Outlaw of 06" at VH1's "Big in 06" awards. In the running against Hilton for the title were: of course, actor Mel Gibson for his drunk driving and verbal antics; Willie Nelson, for getting busted with weed; and political figure, Dick Cheney, for accidentally shooting his friend on a hunting trip. Ultimately, Paris was named Biggest Outlaw for getting arrested for DUI. The ultimate absurdity of it all was that when Paris accepted the award, and made her thank-you speech, even SHE seemed a little confused about the merit of the award! "I'm getting this award for drunk driving... That's hot, I guess..." Paris said somewhat reticently. When Miss Hilton starts beginning to question the ethics of something, it's pure insanity for it to not seriously cross our minds.

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