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(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction!
The State of Arkansas has apparently fixed all of its societal, economical and other -al problems, and can now turn its attention to things that truly matter, like a pesky little reckless driving conviction that Keith Richards has had hanging over his head for two-plus decades. Seems that he was driving through Fordyce, Arkansas back in July of 1975, when he was pulled over for swerving. The cop who nabbed him smelled some wacky tobacci in the car, and Richards got hit with several charges, eventually pleading guilty to a reckless driving charge and paying a fine.
The state’s governor, the guy who runs the state, decided to move ahead with a pardon, apparently unrequested by Richards, after coming to the Earth-shattering conclusion that Richards was probably haunted by this situation and that he “was marred by a misdemeanor traffic stop.” So the Parole Board has now approved an application for clemency, which merely awaits the Governor’s signature to become official.
Keith Richards must be rolling over in his grave at the thought of governmental time and resources being used for such a stuidly ridiculous thing.
…whazzat?…seriously?…but he looks so leathery and mummified….
My editors would like me to clarify that Keith Richards is not, in fact, dead. Although that does not mean he doesn’t spend time hanging out in a grave anyway. I mean, have you ever seen or read an interview with that cat? It’s totally not without the realm of possibility. I’m just saying.
Comments
God I'm so proud of my home state.
Posted by Deanna | July 20, 2006 10:54 AM
The joys of having fans in high places. I'm sure Richards was deeply haunted by the ticket.... At least he looks haunted. Maybe it's all the time he spends in those graves.
Posted by Tammy | July 20, 2006 11:48 AM