Think Then Act - Chossons Watch For Black Senator - Admit When You Are Wrong

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. was sentenced to two and a half years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to scheming to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on restaurant dinners, an expensive watch and other costly personal items. His wife received a sentence of one year.

Jackson, the 48-year-old son of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, had been a Democratic congressman from Illinois from 1995 until he resigned last November. In an emotional speech to the judge during which he became choked up, he apologized and said he wanted to “take responsibility for my actions.”

“I misled the American people. I misled the House of Representatives. I misled the Federal Election Commission,” he said. “I was wrong.”

According to court papers in the case, Jackson used campaign money to buy items including a $43,350 gold-plated men’s Rolex watch.

You know, Reb Jes, had you thought of the consequences of your actions before you bought your gorgeous chosson's watch, you'd have been much better off:-).

We too, sweetest friends should ponder the consequences of OUR actions before we pay prices that we don't want to pay....