You know that being a public figure is instantly grounds for prosecution.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
One of the risks of a public trial is a public verdict.
I don't much like being a public figure, because so often how people appear is not how they really are, and I think one of the issues about our society is that we make judgments about people on the basis of very flimsy evidence.
It is very difficult to know what may be in the back of the mind of public figures.
For people who may think they know, or have snippets of who I am, you can attack that person. That's part of being a public figure.
When public officials turn to financial gain for official acts, we have no choice but to prosecute.
I'm a public figure. It's up to me to take the initiative to explain things. It's my responsibility.
The key for members of the public is that they want criminals to be punished. They want them taken off the streets. They also want criminals who come out of prison to go straight.
The public is a part of my real life.
We talk about politicians being in public life, but they seldom appear in the public space where everyone is free to appear as a citizen.
As a public figure, you deserve to be treated fairly.