Today's Evil Beet Gossip

A Statement from Lindsay Lohan

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“It is clear to me that my life has become completely unmanageable because I am addicted to alcohol and drugs.

Recently, I relapsed and did things for which I am ashamed. I broke the law, and today I took responsibility by pleading guilty to the charges in my case. No matter what I said when I was under the influence on the day I was arrested, I am not blaming anyone else for my conduct other than myself. I thank God I did not injure others. I easily could have.

I very much want to be healthy and gain control of my life and career and have asked for medical help in doing so. I am taking these steps to improve my life. Luckily, I am not alone in my daily struggle and I know that people like me have succeeded. Maybe with time it will become easier. I hope so.”

Awww …

I’m amazed by how easily Lindsay got off here, especially when you consider the super-stern sentence Paris Hilton had to deal with in an equally high-profile case. Both had lots of money and excellent attorneys. Lohan’s crimes were more serious than Hilton’s. So how’d Lindsay get off so easy?

Of course, it has something to do with the judge. The judge in Hilton’s case was out for blood. But I think it also has a lot to do with public perception. People hate Paris, but they’re rooting for Lindsay. She’s obviously in a struggle with an awful disease, and I think the public feels like she’s more accessible and more vulnerable than Paris. We care about Lindsay like she was a friend, a daughter or a sister. I don’t think anyone really wanted to see her do a lot of time in jail, whereas we were all rooting like crazy to see Paris do some hard time. The attitude toward Lindsay during this time has been almost tangibly different from when Paris was in a similar sitch.

GET BETTER LINDSAY!!!

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  • Are you kidding? If I ever decide to drive under the influence, and happen to get pulled over, I too will claim to be an addict, and rush myself off to rehab. What a convenient get out of jail free card. Wonder what other crimes we could commit and claim no responsibility under the guise of being an addict. Let the addictions begin…

  • I was rooting for Lindsay and giving the razzberry to Paris Hilton! I wasn’t sure why. Thanks Evil Beet, now I get it. Lindsay is human and has talent. Paris is an heiress and is famous for nothing much exceept her smugness.

  • Wow *applause* another one gets off easy. This type of ish makes me so mad. Regardless who the celeb is. She got caught driving under the influence and had drugs found on her and got off. That’s ridiculous. If one of my friends got pulled over in the same situation, definite jail time. All I have to say is God bless America……….