What’s up with these Rappers and Athletes being constantly arrested on weapons related charges? I mean here are people that are literally making millions of dollars and despite this still feel the need to act like they are tough as though that some how embodies their celebrity status. By giving these people light sentences, it only helps to perpetuate this facade of the “glamorous” thug lifestyle. I think the legal system needs to take a hard stance to this and make an example out of these idiots. I think by allowing these celebrities – who are worshipped by the youths of North America – to get off lightly, it makes their actions seem “cool” and kids aspire to follow in their footsteps. Let’s get back to our core values and make working hard “cool” again. Here are some examples:

Judge allows gun as evidence in trial of rapper Lil Wayne

NEW YORK – A New York City judge says a handgun found on Lil Wayne’s tour bus after a 2007 concert can be used as evidence at the rapper’s trial.

Rapper T.I. arrested on machine gun charges, misses BET show

The entertainer, whose real name is Clifford Harris, was arrested in a federal sting Saturday after his bodyguard-turned-informant delivered three machine guns and two silencers to the hip-hop star, according to a Justice Department statement.

Authorities said that Harris, 27, provided the bodyguard $12,000 to buy the weapons, which Harris is not allowed to own because he is a convicted felon. Court documents said Harris was convicted on felony drug charges in 1998, and a federal affidavit said he has been arrested on gun charges in the past.

Giants’ Burress accidentally shoots self in leg

The New York Post cited sources who said that Burress shot himself after midnight at the LQ nightclub and needed to be hospitalized.

The Post also said that Burress, 31, was allegedly trying to enter the club with teammate Antonio Pierce when they were stopped by security guards.

Burress, who caught the game-winning touchdown against the Patriots in January, admitted to the guards that he was carrying a gun. He then allegedly went over to a secluded area with a guard and took the gun out, the Post said.

Burress apparently started trying to unload the gun and bobbled it. An accidental shot went off and went through his leg.

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