This Is No Enron--ABC This Is No Enron--ABC "You see those kind of things happen in the movies and television, never expecting that you're going to be mugshot, you're going to be fingerprinted," she tells Walters, adding, "It hurt. All I can say is all of this is almost incomprehensible to me."

Join the 20/20 party! I missed the interview, but having read the transcript, some of Barbara's questions seem overly antagonistic and "gotcha". However, Martha did not rise to the bait and gave thoughtful and straight forward answers. As a Westport resident, I certainly hear the local gossip and pot shots taken at Martha. I admire Martha enormously, she has worked hard for every success. I wish every yard in town was as well groomed as hers! I do think she is being prosecuted (persecuted?) because of her high profile success. What a waste of tax dollars! Of course she shouldn't go to jail, she should go right back into her kitchen and continue helping women like me create great meals. Ricky B. -------- I believe that there are hundreds, no,,,thousands...maybe millions, of women that agree with the one statement that you made in the interview with Barbara Walters...you do not profess to be perfect, but only to show and encourage others to do things in the most perfect way.  What a great philosophy of life about everything.  None of us are perfect in everything we do...(I, for one am known to make the "perfect" cheese cake...ask anyone in Northwest Houston, but I am struggling to organize my closets! You are such an inspiration and, God love you, a role model for women who grew up without moms who were there....   Love,  Mary Kay Milks --------------- I think Martha handled herself, with class, dignity and honesty, and my admiration for her has grown. She didn't dodge any questions, but she also did not allow Barbara to put any words in her mouth. What a refreshing interview. Kudos to Martha Tom Kane -------------------- I saw the interview and absolutely adored Martha's tact and proessionalism in the face of Wall Street adversity. Men do so want to claim their domain and she did it too well. That is her only crime. Other horrendous Wall Street shenanigans affecting thousands of innocent people were at the Mercy of Enron, Tyco, etc. but Martha has done so much good. She's great. They should leave her alone! People called me Martha when I was younger and I cringed a little....now I'm proud to be called Martha!!! Martha Holmes ------------------ My thoughts are that dear Martha did a wonderful job on the interview! My whole family loves Martha, she is such a sweetheart and i look forward EVERY year for her Halloween shows, she is so rad in every Halloween episode!!! we pray for you Martha hang in there sweetie! Sylviane hammack ---------------- Martha did the right thing by agreeing to the interview with Barbara Walters. She should do more of them. People need to see the "real Martha" I feel she did nothing wrong, and is being attacked for who she is and what she has accomplished! Hang in there Martha! Gayle Moore --------------------- I've been an admirer of Martha, and all that she can do, for some time now, and honestly feel for what she's going through. After watching the Barbara Walters interview, I have even more respect for her. And I couldn't agree more with what she said about being a woman with power. If she was a man, she's right, she wouldn't come under half as much media crossfire as she is now. Men are usually programmed since boyhood to go after what they want, to be aggressive in order to get somewhere in today's world. Why should that not apply to women? I just don't get it. It's a true shame and once again, goes to show how little our society has really come when it comes to gender equality. All I can say is more power to Martha, her accomplishments still far outshine the setbacks, and my prayers are with her. ~DLB --------------------- What inspired me about Martha is that she said she took the time to read all of her emails. Simply Amazing. I have never written to anyone of her calibre before but was encouraged to do so after seeing her on 20/20. Martha is an intelligent, kind, beautiful woman with so many talents. She has everything she could want except for love and respect by some people. I truly hope that Martha meets someone who she can share her life with again. Lisa Lopez --------------------- Dear Ms. Stewart! You did great despite the cruel line of questioning by Barbara Walters. My heart goes out to you; you are a great person and an inspiration to the youth of today. You have done so much for all of us and there is still so much to do. DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED! I know you will be exonerated because the Truth is what matters and we all know you are telling the truth. You and Oprah are the best two women of the modern world. Igor Lvov Phoenix, AZ ------------------------------ My thoughts about the 20/20 interview: All Martha has to do is stick to the exact truth. People will be able to discern in their hearts and souls what her character is. The good-hearted people will rejoice for her and with her. The malicious, jealous and envious will want to see her demeaned. That identifies their character, not hers. As Dr. Laura always says: it's the good people who cry at night; bad ones never do. Be courteous to the "bad ones" but tune out their energy. Keep an emotional wall of great distance between the good and the bad. Stay in constant touch with the good people for their energy and support is protective and encouraging. Make as little eye contact with the bad ones as you can get away with while still being courteous. We are morally adrift in America right now and it feels like the bad will win out, but that is never true in the end. In the end a moral conscience is aroused and reacts. HANG IN THERE!!!!!! Lee Haslip ----------------------------- I have always admired Marhta's work ethic,professionalism and strive for perfection. Unfortunately, we are a society that trys to destroy and find fault with our heros,and people who we admire. Justice will prevail. I'm sure Martha, as usual ,will find a silver lining to all this adversity and will become more than she is right now. Elizabeth Murphy ------------------------------- I thought Martha showed both integrity and honesty. She is being singled out and persecuted by that nasty AG or DA or whatever he is, as her mother said, to further his own career. Martha is an American Treasure. I truly hope she is vindicated!!! Anna Natille -------------------------- I thought Martha answered very well like the very competent business woman she is.But you could see she was hurting. I have alwals beleived that one is innocent until proven guilty but alot of Americans(espacially men)have already declared her guilty!With all the other rotten stuff going on you'd think a thing like this would be considered"peanuts". I believe Martha is innocent and am 100%behind her. Eve ---------------------------- Read more 20/20 feedback

Jay Leno chimes in again... "Martha Stewart told Barbara Walters she feels very hurt by all the people who don't like her...and she says that after she's aquitted, she's going to find them all and crush them!" Tell Jay instead of making Martha jokes why doesn't he invite her on to his show? Late night archives

Readers tell Leno to make fun of the real bad guysDear Jay,    I know your business is to poke fun at people & incidents, but it's time to lay off Martha.  To be so malicious to one who has been able to show us, men included, how to juggle and still put a good meal on the table and make our homes more inviting is downright mean.   Your "funny" comments are nothing but sad to hear.  Does it make you feel taller to demean this woman?   This woman has shown us how to make our homelives better while we are still working outside of our home 8 hours a day.  There's not too many of us who can afford to have help in the form of nannies, maids and chauffeurs.    You should be supporting Martha & thanking her for teaching us how to enrich our lives at home everyday.  We all must go out and make money, but we all go home at night and that's where our living really begins.  Anybody who can help strengthen that should be honored and thanked, not poked fun at.    Be a real man amongst men.    Sincerely, Tanya Anistratenko Carmel/Big Sur, California   ----------------------------- Well, some of them are funny, but I do agree that maybe you should have her on.....listen to what she has to say.  I thought her 20/20 interview was fabulous.  This woman shouldn't be in jail.  Who knows, maybe she'll bring you some cookies or something. Keep up the good work. Elena Perez ---------------------------- C'mon Jay,      Why not show some kahounas and invite Martha on to talk about some topic or another (she can't talk about the trial),  if she would agree to come on at all ?    Doubt she would tho, considering the pounding she's taken from you and all the rest of the late-night shows.....       Maybe it's time some of the comics took up the subject of your odd preoccupation with the testosterone culture of Sturgis, and your obsessive need to collect cars !?   And I think there might be a couple of other topics you might not appreciate that would be of interest to the public and make for VERY good comedy routines !!!        UpToHereWithAllOfYou ! In Houston, Judith Miller ------------------- Jay Leno, Dave Letterman, Conan O\'Brien, Craig Kilborn I think you guys in the Late Night Talk Shows are usually the greatest!! Dave - you in particular but guys.............leave Martha Stewart alone. SHe does not deserve all the abuse you guys are handing out. What ever happened to: "Innocent, until proven guilty"? Shame on you. ----------------------- How very "big" of you to continue as you have with your very un-funny jokes about Martha Stewart. One wonders if you have nothing better to do.  Your material comes off as tired old, sad excuses for what, in your opinion, obviously passes as humor. It's sick. Patricia Joe --------------------- Dear Jay, Please invite America's foremost homemaking expert on your show. She will set the record straight and put you in your place! Lois -------------------- Dear Jay, I also think you should invite Martha on your show - might improve your ratings.  I know it would make me watch and I never watch you. -------------------- Dear Jay,   Shame on you Leno!  We'll see who is laughing last in January when Martha is exonerated. A fan ------------------- Dear Jay, David Letterman has had Martha visit his show many times.  Why don't you have her on as well?  Maybe she could help you come up with some new Martha jokes. Katrina ---------------------- Dear Jay,  Successful humor must have some element of truth to it to make it funny and pleasant, but your joke about Martha "crushing" those who don't like her after she is acquitted, is not just hurtful but it is so far from being accurate that it comes under the category of hate speech.  Why can't you tell the difference?  Maybe you ought to meet her and find out for yourself.     Alexandra Mark  Newport, R.I. -------------------------- Dear Jay, STOP THE MARTHA STEWART JOKES.  HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF EVERY NIGHT SOME GOT ON THE AIR AND MADE FUN OF THAT FACE OF YOURS. YOU HAVE NO ROOM TO MAKE FUN OF ANYBODY.  ESPECIALLY, A PERFECTLY WONDERFUL ROLE MODEL SUCH AS MARTHA.   IF SHE DESERVES WHAT SHE HAS BEEN SERVED THIS COUNTRY IS IN REAL TROUBLE.  YOU HOLLYWOOD TYPES THINK WE CARE WHAT YOU THINK.  YOU DO NOT SPEAK FOR THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY.  IT IS A SHAME WHAT TELEVISION HAS BECOME, GET A REAL JOB . ------------------------- Dear Jay,   Cheap shots at Matrtha Stewart don't enhance your standing. In fact, they are counter-productive.   -------------------------   "Don't ever get into a pissing match with a skunk!" (Harry Truman talking about McCarthy)  With this McCarthy-style prosecution of Martha Stewart, your jokes about her really are NOT funny.   Why don't you have her on your show to set the record straight?  Maybe you would learn something, too.   Nancy Hull Overland Park, KS --------------------- Jay...     Invite Martha on.... and see what a real person she is - with a real sense of humor ... who is gifted and spirited and graceful. A true example of Americana and the opportunity of this amazing country we live in. Just like you!!!   She made such nice comments about you.... saying she understands that it's your job to be funny. She's so gracious.   But don't take advantage of that role..... your job of being funny ... don't go for the low blow or the easy laugh.   Be fair, be witty, and be real yourself. Be true to your own spirit, your ownership of the American dream.   A Fan, one of the many that got you your job... and helps you keep it. LR, OH   ------------------------- Dear Jay, Enough already with the Martha jokes. Those of us who love her are hurt and really feel her pain. Thanks. Linda Fouts        Peoria, AZ -------------------       I have to wonder why you're so out for Martha's hide.  You seem to have decided she's a horrible woman, one with whom no rational being would voluntarily spend time.  Well I would love to spend time with Martha, and I'm not one bit worried about her "crushing" me.  As a devoted viewer, I think you ought to realize that I'd much rather see Martha as an honored guest on your show, than to continue hearing your vitriolic jokes at her expense.   What's the matter, Jay?  Strong, self made, extremely successful and infinitely talented women threaten you?   ~ Genta --------------------- Dear Jay, If you can't tell a funny joke - don't tell one at all.   Jenna Fie ------------------------- More outraged late nite fans...

The Latest Prosecutors Ask Judge Not to Dismiss Counts Vs. Stewart--Dow Jones Martha Stewart's attorneys request dismissal of charges--Marthatalks.com PDF;Martha Stewart Insider-Trading Scandal Indictment (U.S. v. Stewart) PDF: Martha Stewart Sued By S.E.C. Complaint (S.E.C. v. Stewart) Ask Attorney General Ashcroft and US Attorney Comey to end this prosecution of Martha Stewart: AskDOJ@usdoj.gov

Dear John LettersDear Attorney General Ashcroft and US Attorney Comey:   I would implore you to stop this nonsense against Martha Stewart.  I have been supportive of her in this situation since the beginning.  There are better ways to spend the government's money prosecuting/investingating those who have done more serious things. Again, I would like to see the injustice against Ms. Stewart ended.  I am totally supportive of her and stand by her.   Theresa M. Herold ----------------------- Dear Attorney General Ashcroft and US Attorney Comey,  If you are going to prosecute her for lying, the line had better be much longer than just Martha.  I like her show, I appreciate the fact that an American woman illustrates beautiful things and I am offended that our judicial system would single her out for an "object lesson."  It is going to come across to the American people and the people of the world, as pettiness and envy of a very successful woman. Please reconsider. Sincerely, Linda Duncan -------------------------- Dear Attorney General Ashcroft and US Attorney Comey, I am outraged that taxpayer dollars are being spent on this "circus" of an investigation and prosecution of Martha Stewart! Please direct your energy at the "real" villains. Common sense tells us that one worth over $1 billion would not risk all for a mere $40,000 in stock.   A Concerned Citizen and Taxpayer, P. Stroschein ----------------- Dear Attorney General Ashcroft and US Attorney Comey, Please end the needless cruelty of Martha Stewart. She does not deserve to be treated in this manner. Martha did not cause hundreds to lose pension funds, she did not steal from stockholders, nor did she fill her bat with cork! Martha has been an inspiration to me and to many, many other women of this country. She has filled the void left by the extended families who used to teach homemaking arts to younger members. She has shown young women of this country that there is value in the home arts; she has also shown by example that a woman can be successful through persistence, hard work, and talent. Do not destroy this icon. Sincerely, Linda --------------------- I am outraged at this unfair investigation and prosecution of Martha Stewart! I think common sense shows that one with a net worth of over $1 billion is not going to risk all for a mere $40,000.00 in stock! My stomach turned when I listened to the U.S. Attorney claiming that Martha lied. I would like to see the energy and dollars spent on the "real" villains! Patricia Stroschein ------------------------ Dear Attorney General Ashcroft and US Attorney Comey, It's getting embarrassing to be a Republican.  The little weasels that are behind the scandals, accountants posing as consultants, are getting a free ride while the vendetta against Martha goes on.  It's nonsense.  Don't waste MY money on prosecuting her.  And don't forget, it's MY money. s/J. Fred Riley --------------------- Dear Attorney General Ashcroft and US Attorney Comey, I think your targeting of Martha Stewart is deplorable.  As a woman business owner it is obvious that she is being “made an example of” because she is a woman.  You have no real evidence.  Shame on you. Maryellen Evans ----------------------- Dear Attorney General Ashcroft and US Attorney Comey,   I am respectfully requesting that your office drop all charges against Martha Stewart.  I believe we are wasting taxpayer money by pursuing her.  I don’t believe she did anything wrong and that she has already suffered enough by these outrageous charges. Do the right thing, let it go.   In contrast I'd like to see Kenneth Lay, Kozlowski, Scott Sullivan and all the rest of the corporate thieves in jail and their fortunes confiscated.   They did the real harm - millions lost by stockholders, pensions gone up in smoke, lavish lifestyles and parties at stockholders expense, thousands of jobs lost, yet they are still living in their mansions and socking away their ill gotten gains.  When are they going to be brought to justice (put in jail)? when are their ill-gotten gains going to be confiscated?   Martha Steward - she doesn't belong in this mix.  Leave her alone!   Dorothy Tedrow ----------------------- Dear Attorney General Ashcroft and US Attorney Comey,   Please occupy yourselves with things that are more worthwhile.  You do us no good service by continuing with this persecution of Martha Stewart.   Patricia Joe ------------------------- Dear Attorney General Ashcroft and US Attorney Comey, Stop this horrible attack on Martha Stewart!  You are cruel and unusual in your attack on Martha.  Americans need Martha as a role model for Homemakers during a time when women are absent from their homes.  Martha was doing more good than you will ever appreciate for the American family and the American women. Jan Schneider ----------------------- Dear Attorney General Ashcroft and US Attorney Comey, Please reconsider your over-zealous pursuit of prosecuting Martha Stewart. As a mother and a businesswoman, I believe that Ms. Stewart does NOT deserve the punishment that you are attempting to put upon her and is an example of the INCREDIBLY broken system that now exists. I am an extremely busy mom who doesn't even have time to write to my own family...but I am imploring you to let this case go with something like a slap on the wrists, which is all that is called for at this point in time. Thank you, Kathy Barbro -------------------------- Dear Attorney General,   please exonerate Martha Stewart.    She is Brilliant and worked very hard to become the Self made, Successful woman that she is.   She doesn't deserve to be persecuted.   Focus on bringing to justice the scoundrels of Enron & Worldcom who stole from their employees' benefit fund.   We love her show.   And she   "Is A Good Thing "  for all of us.   The Woman Exudes "CLASS"!!!   Thank you...............Her Fan Club -------------------------- Dear John Mailbag

CBS Mailbag Dear CBS, I thought a person was innocent until PROVEN guilty.  If CBS and my affiliate WCCO have any integrity  they will return Martha Stewart's show to it's 9:00am time slot.  I cannot believe you people are so stilted.    Thank You! Barbara Ramsey CBS Mailbag

Earth to CBS: Bring Back Martha!Dear CBS, Please bring Martha Stewart back to the CBS Early Show.  And please bring back Martha Stewart's television program that used to air from 6 am to 7 am in the morning.  I live on the west coast, but have Direct TV and viewed her show at 6 am on the east coast CBS channel.  This is what I watched while getting ready for work and making lunches for my family.  I truly miss this program and mornings have just not been the same without Martha.  She showed that anyone can make their home and garden look beautiful even without a lot of money.  So please bring Martha back, in whatever capacity you can.  Sincerely, Linda Webber, Pendleton, Oregon ------------------- Dear CBS,Please bring Martha Stewart back to the CBS Early Show. We viewers don't really care about this ridiculous trial. Martha gave us what we want to see and it isn't some crumby divorce court show. What's wrong can't deal with strong female icon's? These charges are absurd!   Fran LaReau Lancaster, MA --------------------- Dear CBS, Please bring Martha Stewart back to the CBS Early Show. Anyone who has followed the Martha Stewart case knows that there has been a travesty of justice.  There has been a serious abuse of power in this case which borders on prosecutorial misconduct.  Contrary to what you at CBS might think, America LOVES Martha Stewart.  She has made it possible to be PROUD to be a homemaker, and by doing this, she has actually empowered women! By the way, who do you think is watching your morning show?  Homemakers perhaps?  We are the same homemakers who will watch Martha Stewart on another network when she is vindicated.  The viewers will not forget, and neither will Martha! Put her back on - it's the right thing to do. Sincerely, Alicia A. Kelley -------------------- CBS:     I had daily watched Martha Stewart Living, until CBS had taken Martha Stewart off the publics airways.  In my area of Bayonne, New Jersey, CBS channel 2 is the only television station that carries the show. So now I can not watch.  Until Martha Stewart Living is put back on Television I will no longer watch CBS.  Your Former Livid Viewer, Vicente Cuevas ------------------- Dear CBS, Please bring Martha Stewart back to the CBS Early Show. I have always enjoyed Martha Stewart's program and her information has enriched the lives of my family and myself.  I learn something everytime I watch her, which is more than I can say for any news program on the air.  I greatly miss learning new techniques all the wonderful ideas she shares with her viewers.  Please consider returning her to your program.  Thank you  Kathy of Idaho ---------------------- Dear CBS,     Please bring Martha Stewart back to the CBS Early Show.  I am writing on behalf of many women who feel the same way I do but are far too busy to write you.  Whatever polls you are following must be way off the mark.  It is not representative of the enormous following Martha has.  I cannot think of any woman I know who is not a supporter of Martha.  I know she has supporters that equal the numbers that Oprah does.  I hope you people there at CBS will wake up and smell the coffee!  If you do not it makes one think that you have another agenda.                                                                                         Signed: Maria Murray --------------------- I not only learn things, but enjoy listening to Martha and guests.  It is an intelligent and fun program with no canned laughter.  I have switched to Channel 55 every morning to see her show.  CBS certainly didn't need to drop Martha until proven guilty.  Apparently, they do not believe one is innocent until proven guilty.  To put on another mindless show like Ali and Jack on adds to their ignorance and knowledge of their audience.  Regis and Kelly are certainly enough nonsense for any morning. Lynn Ferris ----------------------- Dear CBS, Please bring Martha Stewart back to the CBS Early Show.   Her show was/is much better than some of the other "mess" that is on there.    Try some loyalty yourself....the American public would appreciate it.  Stand up for someone...innocent until PROVEN guilty...the true American way! Terry ans Kaye ------------------ Dear CBS, Please bring Martha Stewart back to the CBS Early Show.  PLEASE PUT MARTHA BACK ON!  NO MORE CHEESEY-TALK SHOWS!  MARTHA WAS FOR THE INTELLIGENT AUDIENCE!  NOT ALL OF US ARE LOWER-CLASS VIEWERS! Bunnie -------------------------- Dear CBS, Please bring Martha Stewart back to the CBS Early Show. I miss Martha Stewart.  Watching Martha brought back childhood memories of my own mother.  My mother took pride in decorating our home, cooking fabulous meals and caring for her family.  Millions of women abandoned these skills and abilities when they began working outside the home.  I gained a new skill or new knowledge each time I watched Martha. Moreover, Martha's efforts were renewing interest in the skills and abilities of the Homemaker role.  It took courage and conviction to assume the role of "Model Homemaker of America." I hope that this message helps you gain awareness of Martha Stewarts' important contributions to the American family and American Society. Thanks, Janice Schneider ---------------------- Dear CBS, Please bring Martha Stewart back to the CBS Early Show. It's high time you regain the viewers that haven't looked at your show since the attack on Martha... just trying to do her job. How utterly abusive of you! Martha didn't look defensive, she looked like vultures were attacking when she trusted you! We want 'good things' not attack journalism. You'd do good to bring her back with an apology to her, and then stepping aside to let her entertain us! I WANT TO SEE HER MAKING SALAD! I WANT TO SEE HER HOLIDAY IDEAS. I WANT MARTHA TO BE MARTHA... PERIOD. -LR ------------------ Dear CBS, Please bring Martha Stewart back to the CBS Early Show. I am in the Atlanta market and have not and will not tune to your network because of the unfair chicken-assed treatment you have given Martha Stewart... --------------------------- CBS Mailbag

Reader MailDear Martha, I am so sorry you have to go thru this absurd ordeal.  I know you are a strong person and will survive.  I don't want you to ever think you are alone in all this.  Everyday, someone, somewhere, is standing up for you.  Including myself. You have made such a big impression in my life.  You are the Mother I never had (really....I grew up in a few different foster homes).  You have taught me so much, opened my eyes and widened my horizons.  I appreciate all what you do for all of us each and everyday.  Your family should be very proud and supportive of you.  If I wasn't purchasing a new home right now, I would take my extra money just to dedicate my time and efforts to Save Martha.  Maybe someday you will run for a Political office.  You will have my vote.  The people that are putting you thru this are men that are jealous of your success.  They will never be the person you are and they know it.  They have failed themselves and are taking their anger and disappoint out on you.  I believe that when a person is pointing a finger at someone else they have three fingers pointing back at themselves. You are so much more than a television show, a magazine, a domestic goddess...you are a lovely woman with wit and brilliance.  God has gifted you.  You are truly blessed.  Don't ever let anyone take away your blessings.  You have made me a much better person and I will forever be in debt.  I will keep my prayers with you.  Warmest regards, Mrs. Shawn A Bauer ------------------- I don't know if this is the correct form, but I wanted to submit an idea for Martha fighting back. I have seen where people can appeal to Pres. Bush and the Justice Dept to leave Martha alone. These are worthy ideas, but these people who hold the reins of power are so well-insulated from the public that I don't know how successful those ideas will be. Here's one more: I believe it is the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan New York that is persecuting Martha. Why not give out their phone number (212-637-2200) so thousands of people can call that number and ask why are they continuing this persecution of Martha? I can see that it will make life a lot less easy for the one doing this horrible persecution of Martha. And they're not as isolated as John Ashcroft and Pres. Bush! Milton Ammel ------------- Miss Martha How are you doing these days? I saw your interview with Barbara Walters last week. It truely enlightened me on what was going on currently in your life. I assume the show was an accurate portrayal of your current situaions. It really touched my heart. I do not think what they are doing to you is right. You are a very talented, compassionate, hard-working, classy woman. You got were you are by your boot straps and I applaud that. The show inspired me, and showed me that no matter how late in life you think it is to start something you can achieve your goals, and no matter the heartache, you're going to keep on truckin', AND I THINK YOU'RE FAB-U-LOUS because of that fact!!! I will be praying for you, that you will survive your current circumstances and even rise above them. I think a part of me is alot like you, though I am not as strong as you, and for that I look up to you, and aspire to that kind of LIVING! Be strong, and have faith and remember "Don't be soiled by the grime of daily living" God Bless You Miss Martha! Your friend John Keith ---------------------- Dear Martha, I continue to be a staunch support and this feeling was only enhanced by watching your recent interview. I find it shameful that our criminal justice system has little better to do than this. Frankly, even if it were true, I cannot believe that this kind of information isn't shared at cocktail parties all of the time. I wish you well in your continued struggles and eagerly await new shows to watch in! gd ------------------- Attention Patriots We the People, do not want to be represented by the People s Attorney in a Witch Hunt. Move the trial to Salem and pretend it is 1692. If Jay Leno wants to promote guilty before proven innocent, then do not watch his show. If the Government of the People, by the people, for the people fail to represent Justice For All, then do not re-elect such Solicitors. Do not buy nor read Yellow Journalism, that is not the freedom of the press, nor free speech. Our American Revolutionary forefather s gave us Civil Rights and a Constitution intended to be used. Signed: A descendant of Susanna North Martin Salem Witch Hunt 1692 by the Kings Rule ----------------------- Dear Save Martha, Martha Stewart should NOT settle, she should fight this thing out until she is vindicated. Having worked in the securities industry for years, I see clear evidence that this is a case of making an example out of a public figure, all the glee that is apparent at toppling the lady on the top is sickening. Were Martha anyone but who she is, she would have been allowed to just pay back the gains and move on. Does anyone see Ken Lay in prison, where he rightfully belongs after costing many thousands of people their entire retirement savings? No, you do not. Stop the vilification and persecution of Martha Stewart. I was never a huge fan of Martha's until this whole fiasco, when it was forced into my face what a dynamic and amazing woman she is, flaws and all, as none of us are perfect. But, damn, Martha is good! Anne Lucas -----------------   GOOD LUCK MARTHA!   SOMETHING IS TERRIBLY WRONG WITH OUR SYSTEM IF YOU CAN CHARGE MARTHA STEWART FOR A TRANSACTION THAT IS ONLY WORTH 40,000, HER NET WAS IN THE BILLIONS & THE SAME TIME FRAME THE STOCK IN THAT COMPANY TRADED SOMETHING LIKE 700,000.00 DOLLARS WORTH?   THERE ARE A LOT MORE IMPORTANT THINGS IN THIS WORLD I.E. IRAQ THAT COULD USE YOUR EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE. FINE THEM ALL, GIVE IT TO CHARITY OR THE AMERICAN MILITARY'S FAMILIES.   GIVE US A BREAK! THIS IS INSANE! NEW YORK CITY IS A MUCH BETTER PLACE THEN WHAT THIS COURT IS DOING!   THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME! C.STARR   ---------------- You are my hero as a woman and will alway stand tall. Peace is written all around you, and God will bless whomever He will...hold on to that. Good overcomes evil any day. Bless you always. Nancy ------------------ Martha,   I just want to reiterate our 100% support for you.   Barbara was too negative and stinging in her questions, which was appalling.      You are a Class Act, Ms. Stewart!! The justice department should Exonerate you!!    It's the Enron & Worldcom CEOs that are criminals!Those scoundrels need to be indicted, prosecuted and imprisoned for the way they ripped off their employees' retirement funds.   Fran & Friends ------------------- I miss you, Martha! I admit that I was not an "instant fan." However, I grew, over time, to admire and respect Martha's efforts. As I watched her segments on television, I gained awareness that she reminded me of my mother and the women that I remembered as a child. My mother and her friends were proud of their skills as "Homemakers." On a daily basis they "multi-tasked" in caring for their families and homes. The Homemaker's "skill-set" required creativity and flexibility on all levels. In a nut-shell, the successful homemaker required all of the skills and abilities of a Wall Street CEO and more. Martha's presence and efforts brought new respect and dignity to women like my mother who are proud of their skills and abilities as homemakers. Martha instilled new pride and dignity in the Homemaker role. She succeeded, as only a successful Homemaker could, in combining skills and abilities in the business world with her skills as a homemaker. Sadly and ironically, Martha encountered resistance on many levels of society from the "Women's Movement" to Wall Street. At the same time, Martha's efforts fanned the flames of jealousy and hatred from many segments of the corporate world. I believe Martha fell victim to certain corporate entities who wanted to eliminate her and her partners. I hope and pray that Martha will survive this attack and return to her former public presence. I Miss You Martha! Jan S. --------------------------- I think that people need to stop being so critical of someone that did nothing wrong. She has not been found guilty and for the fact is not guilty. So why hate/dislike someone that is just like any of us. Trying to make a wonderful life by helping, and inspiring people everywhere. Martha is my idol and the truth will come to be and you will all have to eat your words. Celina D. ----------------------------- My two cents about the Martha Stewart case... Regardless of what really happened on that fateful day when Martha gave her sell order, America should grow up now and find something else to talk about. The woman has paid a dear price indeed as half of her fortune has already gone up in smoke, not to mention all the mental distress. Any sensible jury will come to that same conclusion. Now, could Martha have handled the crisis better? Definitely, but this is a different, and private, matter. Dany ----------------------- Dear Save Martha, For as long as I can remember I have started my day off by watching Martha Stewart Living. Thanks to the poor judgment and cowardly decisions made by CBS I am unable to do so because I can no longer get her program. Why has this happened? All because of other peoples jealousy, insecurities, and biased attitudes. First we have CBS, who decided to tuck their tail and run. The decisions that they have made in the past year clearly show their level of integrity. Then we have the ever faithful Christopher Byron. He simply cannot stand the fact that Martha Stewart could buy and sell him many times over, so he has put his envy down on paper and told his sorted tails of FICTION to any pathetic person that will listen. All the while, running to the bank depositing money that he clearly has made off of Ms. Stewart.... Last but not least, we have Attorney Comey, to him Martha Stewart is the ultimate trophy, the one that you show off to all the world, especially those in which Ms. Stewart has passed by in her trails of success. What do all these have in common? They are all MEN. SPINELESS WEASELS that have chosen cowardly acts to make a name for themselves, and oh what names they have made! I can no longer turn on my television and find Martha Stewart Living. I can however, continue to find those that repeatedly bad mouth Ms. Stewart. Once again, what do they all have in common? They are all MEN..... Ironically, Women are called BITCHES....... But MEN are doing the BITCHING! Mothers have taught their children for EONS that jealousy is a bad thing....   My Mother taught me NEVER to call someone a LIAR! Loyal Martha Stewart Supporter, Diana Sypolt ------------------- Wishing you all the best for you and your loved ones. Iam a huge fan. I am also a stockbroker and I know you did nothing wrong. You will be exonerated. Love You.   Steve --------------------- Dear Martha:        I just want to say that, "We still love you." Don't give up Martha, we are with you every step of the way. My prayers are with you, and you will get past this. I have several friends that are fans of yours also, and they love you too. So fight Martha fight, don't let them get you down, keep your chin up.  :)                                     Your friend, and loyal fan,                                       Christina More Reader Mail

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