World’s highest paid athlete has taxpayers paying his rent. Say what?

by jt Posted 2012/06/22 04:25:44

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	What the...?	29 votes	59%
	Things happens...	11 votes	22%
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http://dailycaller.com/2012/06/19/worlds-highest-paid-athlete...

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Doreen 2012/06/22 05:07:21

Undecided

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I wish that they would charge him the money it will cost for the stay ( only fair ). If someone is that rich and they did something against the law they should have to pay instead of the taxpayers.
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Mean Mommy 2012/06/29 06:39:59

Undecided

WHY?

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Walter Harris 2012/06/26 02:14:07

What the...?

that is out ragious

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P. Sturm 2012/06/25 17:18:26

Undecided

Since it's involuntary, and I'm sure the fine that went with it more than paid room and board ...

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Angie 2012/06/24 20:04:33

What the...?

Rich people who break the law should have to pay for their incarceration.

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tywon.smith 2012/06/23 15:54:32

What the...?

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I say throw the bum out then! I can't hardly pay my own damn rent!!

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no no 2012/06/23 08:12:33

Things happens...

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Equal justice, equal results no matter how, who or what. Bottom line.

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EricVanSingleton 2012/06/22 23:15:12

What the...?

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It really does seem "bass-ackwards" for us to pay for someone to be comfortably incarcerated when the criminal is charged with the payment of his or her parole officers. The money would be better spent on education and incentive programs that keep our at risk youth out of prison.

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Raphy 2012/06/22 18:59:40

Things happens...

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Hey....taxpayers pay for jails and prisons. We paid for Martha Stewart to.

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Peacock 2012/06/22 18:44:43

Things happens...

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Jail cannot accept "rent". I'll bet anything he is buying canteen food, not eating jailhouse slop! We ARE paying to jail him, but we pay that for everyone who is sent to Prison. You think the Mob guys don't have money??? It just doesn't "show".

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Luis 2012/06/22 16:57:08

Undecided

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He is in jail. If you don't want to pay his rent put him in house arrest. He also had to pay fines which are more than the rent on where he will be staying. Domestic spousal abuse was his crime. Idiotic but boxers do stupid things and so do golfers.

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Claybern 2012/06/22 15:49:10

Things happens...

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They should still charge him for 3 months of room and board.

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greg 2012/06/22 15:03:07
TimothyBrianFoley 2012/06/22 14:37:15

What the...?

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screwing the taxpayers over that's not kind

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Mrs. Wedgwood 2012/06/22 12:30:20

Things happens...

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I am sure this wouldn't be happening if he had a choice in the matter. Odd way to phrase this ... uh ... question.

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princessDGAF 2012/06/22 10:52:36

Things happens...

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Uncommon opinion or not, I would have to say that taxpayers are not paying his rent. I am pretty sure Floyd Mayweather owns his own home. But on the off chance he did have to pay rent on his usual home, it would be extremely high. His punishment was not set by him....there is a judicial system set in place to do such things. YES of course he more than likely had highly payed attorneys jockeying to get him the best possible conditions. Be honest (if only with yourself). iF YOU HAD THE MONEY, WOULD YOU NOT DO THE SAME THING? Yes, the judicial system does need an overhaul and it is NOT fair, but it is what it is. The title was meant to lead people and is not a true representation of the information presented in the article referenced.

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raine 2012/06/22 10:39:03

What the...?

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What the heck is wrong with you J? You make it seem like the guy is getting assistance.. I can't see why he is in jail probably beating like hitting his wife seems athletes love to beat women. Nobody wants to be in jail so leave him in there and say true complete comments in the future

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Anonymouse BN-0 ~bibbityboo~ 2012/06/22 09:25:14

What the...?

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The justice systems of the US and UK are in need of a complete overhaul. Prison should not be for punishment, it should be for reform, protection and deterrence. A person should only go to prison if they are unrepentant for committing a crime or are a danger to society. Prisons should be a complete hell hole - dirty, cramped, bread and water, hard labour. Sentences should be indeterminate, they should be released when the officers think they can be trusted to leave, and the purpose of prison should to be terrify the perpetrators into never committing an offence again, lest they go back. Punishment should be through things that help society, like community service, hard labour, fines and public disgrace.

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Heisenberg 2012/06/22 07:58:07

What the...?

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So then why are we complaining about poor people on welfare when the amount of money they receive from taxpayers is infinitesimal compared to this guy?

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Bob DiN 2012/06/22 06:29:44

What the...?

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This country has gone mad.

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sean 2012/06/22 06:11:14

What the...?

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No wonder he has so much money

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Doc Frank stein 2012/06/22 05:51:51 (edited)

Undecided

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Well I certainly agree with some of the page's comments from regular citizens77
Jail can be a joke these days.

Everyone is looking out for crooks and jailbirds, but little lookout at all for vets and returned soldiers - esp those who paid some physical price for serving their country
Just so typical of just how topsy-turvy the world and its values are right now!! :(

Hard labor would be a good thing, I think, for jailbirds

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Don Leuty 2012/06/22 05:43:17

Things happens...

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You have it. Stuff happens. Pardon me for not being real sympathetic. It is a sad commentary when gamers get paid more than producers.

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Doreen 2012/06/22 05:07:21

Undecided

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I wish that they would charge him the money it will cost for the stay ( only fair ). If someone is that rich and they did something against the law they should have to pay instead of the taxpayers.

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princes... to Doreen 2012/06/22 10:57:14

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This would only be fair if they also charged people in lower tax brackets for their incarcerations. I understand that it is upsetting that we have to pay to take care of someone who earns more money in one night that I personally will probably ever see in a hundred lifetimes, but if this nation becomes one that starts setting laws based on the income of the offender, then I for one, would consider giving up my citizenship. That would be punishing people for being successful.

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Your Favorite Nerd Guru 2012/06/22 04:48:49

What the...?

+2
Wow.

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Balladeer-PWCM-POTL 2012/06/22 04:39:06

Undecided

+2
Maybe he and OJ can hook up for some loving

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Andy Fletcher 2012/06/22 04:35:33

What the...?

+4
What a misleading question.

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jt to Andy Fl... 2012/06/22 04:37:23

Really? Pls tell me how I need to ask this.

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Andy Fl... to jt 2012/06/22 06:49:58

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The way you asked it implied he was living on the dole, not that he is in jail. HUGE difference

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jt to Andy Fl... 2012/06/22 17:18:04

Thx 4 the correction

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jt to jt 2012/06/22 17:34:52

I wish to see you coming up with lot of good and correct questions

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themadhare ~IJM 2012/06/22 04:34:18

What the...?

+2
In this case, it's a pleasure.

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exsecrare 2012/06/22 04:34:12

What the...?

+2
We've found a witch! May we burn him?

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xxx 2012/06/22 04:34:06

Things happens...

+2
Must be nice...

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Bob, the reasonable one 2012/06/22 04:30:40

Things happens...

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LOL!!! I don't want his spacious accomodations ever in my life!!! brick and steel just clash for my tastes

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JustineRulz 2012/06/22 04:29:53

Undecided

+1
Depends on the athlete.

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