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But whom are they trying to prime and persuade?

I agree with you, and found this article to be quite heavy handed at times thematically, but what's the ask or end goal?

Hoping readers engage in a letter writing campaign to the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit?

Vanity. A chance to change the conversation. Just a way to feel better. Mama Liz has her reasons (and money to hire a publicist).

She won't be in jail forever, and good behavior can get you out early.

Plus what else are you going to spend money on in the can? Ramen and smokes?