Britney: 'I Made a Mistake'

[britneybaby]

http://people.aol.com/people/articles/0,19736,1158287,00.html

Britney: 'I Made a Mistake'
Thursday Feb 09, 2006 5:00pm EST

After telling PEOPLE earlier this week that she "instinctively took measures to get my baby and me out of harm's way" when confronted by aggressive paparazzi, Britney Spears now says she "made a mistake" by driving with her young son, Sean Preston, on her lap.

The pop star raised concerns Monday when photos surfaced of her driving her SUV in Malibu, holding her 4-month-old baby rather than putting him in a car seat as required by California law.

"I made a mistake and so it is what it is, I guess," Spears, 24, says in an interview with Access Hollywood due to air Thursday.

A source close to Spears told PEOPLE that the singer had been waiting for her bodyguard outside a Starbucks when photographers approached the car and became aggressive. When the bodyguard came back to the car, Spears drove away while still holding her son.

"Being put in the situation that I was in, it was kind of bad with the paparazzi," Spears tells Access. "Last week, my mom and I went out and they were on us really bad, so you instinctively do what you need to do."

In her statement to PEOPLE, Spears said she was "terrified that this time the physically aggressive paparazzi would put both me and my baby in danger.... I love my child and would do anything to protect him."

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has said it won't pursue any charges against the star.

[F-Lo¹98³]

How is this any different than her earlier statement.

And to say "I made a mistake, and it is what is it, I guess" is just crazy. I mean what if something had happend? Would it still "Be what it is"?

[lonely3]

How is this any different than her earlier statement.

And to say "I made a mistake, and it is what is it, I guess" is just crazy. I mean what if something had happend? Would it still "Be what it is"?

It's funny how people bitch and complain she won't own up to it, but when she finally does, they still complain.

Nothing happened. Could something have happened? Yes. But it didn't. So that whole arguement is pointless.

She had a lapse of judgement, but Sean is fine, and she won't do it again. It's over and done with. What more is there to do? You want the child to be put in a foster home or something? Get over it, already.

[F-Lo¹98³]

It's funny how people bitch and complain she won't own up to it, but when she finally does, they still complain.

Nothing happened. Could something have happened? Yes. But it didn't. So that whole arguement is pointless.

She had a lapse of judgement, but Sean is fine, and she won't do it again. It's over and done with. What more is there to do? You want the child to be put in a foster home or something? Get over it, already.

I never said she didn't own up to it. You believe the Paparazzi story because it's your way of passing some of the guilt from Britney's side. Thinking the Paparazzi were involved gives you free will to say "Well, yeah..it was stupid that Britney did it, but she'd never have been put in that position if it weren't for the Paparazzi".

Again, the only evidence that there may have even been Paparazzi is that somebody took the picture. Do you have any proof that the man who snapped the picture was the only man with a camera around her? No. But you choose her side because you're a fan.

Why couldn't it be that she was waiting for the guy to get coffee and when he got back in, she figured it wouldn't be too harmful to just drive the rest of the way home with Sean on her lap, or she just wasn't thinking. Somebody (be it Papparazzi or Camera toting Civilian) spotted it and took a pic.

Now why isn't that not logical or feasible? Because it's not Britney's reason? Come on, now.

Saying that it's alright for Britney to commit a outright illegal act because nothing bad happend is like saying that if somebody plots another's murder and the attempt is foiled that he shouldn't be charged, because nothing bad happend.

[britneybaby]

I'm glad she said she made a mistake, that's all I really needed to hear. There isn't really much else to say. I do believe that she feels threatened by the paparrazzi at times, there's no question that they can get aggressive. However she definitely should have put Sean in the car seat before leaving. What else can she do but chalk it up to experience and move on.

[Britina]

Saying that it's alright for Britney to commit a outright illegal act because nothing bad happend is like saying that if somebody plots another's murder and the attempt is foiled that he shouldn't be charged, because nothing bad happend.
Exactly.

Britney broke the law. She should be punished for it like any other normal person would be punished.

I'm sick of all this "Poor Britney! She made a mistake! Leave her alone!" BS.

If this were any other celebrity...

[britneybaby]

Just so you guys know, the punishment is a small fine, and they have to see it for that to happen. So Britney is being treated like everyone else. In fact, considering they went to her house to make sure she had a baby seat in her vehicle, etc. means that more was done than would likely be done normally.

[lonely3]

I never said she didn't own up to it. You believe the Paparazzi story because it's your way of passing some of the guilt from Britney's side. Thinking the Paparazzi were involved gives you free will to say "Well, yeah..it was stupid that Britney did it, but she'd never have been put in that position if it weren't for the Paparazzi".

Again, the only evidence that there may have even been Paparazzi is that somebody took the picture. Do you have any proof that the man who snapped the picture was the only man with a camera around her? No. But you choose her side because you're a fan.

Why couldn't it be that she was waiting for the guy to get coffee and when he got back in, she figured it wouldn't be too harmful to just drive the rest of the way home with Sean on her lap, or she just wasn't thinking. Somebody (be it Papparazzi or Camera toting Civilian) spotted it and took a pic.

Now why isn't that not logical or feasible? Because it's not Britney's reason? Come on, now.

Saying that it's alright for Britney to commit a outright illegal act because nothing bad happend is like saying that if somebody plots another's murder and the attempt is foiled that he shouldn't be charged, because nothing bad happend.


You know what? I see you like to generalize Britney fans and put words in our mouths. I saw you doing the exact same thing to britney_rocks. I won't take the bait though, since I've been seen you like to start arguments with Britney fans. So as far as I'm concerned, this discussion is over. Until you're able to come at me maturely, you are nothing. Thanks.


As I was saying...

What she did was wrong, and I'm glad she said so. I believe her reason because she obviously loves her kid, and would never intentionally harm him. She's right, what's done is done, and it won't happen again. Sean :love: is safe, so that's all that matters. It's time to move on.

I also can't believe any sane person could sit here and compare this to attempted murder. It proves my point that some people won't be happy unless Sean gets taken from her or something and she goes to jail. It's pretty sad, actually. It's funny, because most of the people complaining really don't give a rat's ass about his welfare, and that's the truth.

[Britina]

I also can't believe any sane person could sit here and compare this to attempted murder. It proves my point that some people won't be happy unless Sean gets taken from her or something and she goes to jail. It's pretty sad, actually. It's funny, because most of the people complaining really don't give a rat's ass about his welfare, and that's the truth.
It's not as far-fetched as you think.

What if Britney would have gotten into an accident and Sean was killed? Do you think they'd just be like "Oh well. It was an accident. Britney, you're off the hook."?!

A little boy, like, 12 years old was wrestling with his younger sister and she ended up getting killed. They charged the 12 year old with murder.

The same would happen to Britney. She would be looked at as a murderer.

[britneybaby]

Britney's not a murderer, and that's exactly the kind of witch hunt mentality that upsets me. She made a poor judgement call and she admitted it. Baby's can get hurt if you're ironing and the baby comes by and pulls on the cord. Baby's can drown if you're giving them a bath and leave for a few minutes. Children can get killed if you're not watching them and they walk onto the street. Baby's can choke to death if you leave small objects around, or sufficate on plastic bags.

The point is, most parents do the best they can, but what parent hasn't made at least one mistake that could have put their baby in danger. She said she made a mistake, and I'm sure she won't do it again. What else can we really ask of her?

[britney_rocks]

Exactly.

Britney broke the law. She should be punished for it like any other normal person would be punished.

I'm sick of all this "Poor Britney! She made a mistake! Leave her alone!" BS.

If this were any other celebrity...If this were any other celebrity they wouldn't have gotten the press coverage Britney received. That's what I find disturbing. Some of them have done something like this before and didn't get a single mention in the papers just photos about it.:throwup:

Britney flat out said she made a mistake. What the do you want her to say? Seriously some of you who aren't even fans care more about her than her actual fans do.

[speedyforme]

It's funny how people bitch and complain she won't own up to it, but when she finally does, they still complain.

Nothing happened. Could something have happened? Yes. But it didn't. So that whole arguement is pointless.

She had a lapse of judgement, but Sean is fine, and she won't do it again. It's over and done with. What more is there to do? You want the child to be put in a foster home or something? Get over it, already.

And how many more will we be seeing from her? Once every 3 months I say

[britneybaby]

And how many more will we be seeing from her? Once every 3 months I say
Shut it. Let's review a little.

- She walked into a gas station washroom without shoes. Big deal. Maybe she really had to go to the bathroom and she didn't have her shoes. Why were the paparrazzi chasing down the highway anyway.

- She married her childhood friend. A mistake, but so many things reported about it were not true. She wasn't drunk for example. Also her mom and manager swooped in the next day, separated them, and put extreme pressure on them to get it annuled. I still wonder what would have happened if they had just been left alone. She fired her manager shortly afterward.

- She's moved on and now is happily married. And if you don't like details about their engagement or wedding or whatever, well screw you, it doesn't have anything to do with you anyway.

Does that cover it? People need to get over themselves if they think they are so much better than her and would never make mistakes themselves.

[speedyforme]

I’m not perfect but no one looks up to me in awe and defends all of my actions…

I’ve never smoked a cig, never got drunk, never got married, never endangered another person’s life…

There are mistakes and then there are MISTAKES…it’s like she has to do them all

[britneybaby]

You don't have to look at Britney is awe, you just have to get past what the media says and form your own opinion. I said Britney made a mistake with the car seat, and so did Britney.

As for smoking, drinking, and getting married - these are choices, not mistakes.

[speedyforme]

you're right, when i said There are mistakes and then there are MISTAKES…it’s like she has to do them all

my MISTAKES meant choices actually...

and choices are worse than mistakes...since mistakes usually can't be avoided

and for me, I dont think it's so much what the media says, it's what I see...and I saw Britney driving while holding a baby in her lap...

And it’s sometimes hard to believe in her so technically, I avoid hearing any responses/captions etc…

[F-Lo¹98³]

I believe her reason because she obviously loves her kid, and would never intentionally harm him. She's right, what's done is done, and it won't happen again.

I haven't a doubt she loves her son. I'd have to be really demented to think such a stupid thing. I don't see how that makes her story 100% obviously true.

I mean, to me the fact that she loves him would make her more likely to lie about the situation. Say it was the paparazzis fault, because you don't want people thinking you're a bad mother, because whether she is or not, that's what some may think based on something like this.

The excuse she gave is perfect for the most part: It's possible, it's probable, it demands sympathy. If she was actually looking out for her son, then the case is clearly closed. Not the case if she was just to say something like "Yeah, I was just too lazy to get out and put him back".

But, I was also thinking. You're in fear for your child's life, that you forget to put him back in his seat...why so quick to close the case? I mean, sure it shows her in a bad light, but wouldn't that be worth it for a while to address the crazy Paparazzis?

[F-Lo¹98³]

I'm sure it was a mistake.

But you know what else was a mistake? The US accidentally blowing up The Chinese Embassy in Belgrade.

Sometimes mistakes are worst than intentions. The question is, is endangering your child really much different, than endangering your child AND him dying? The naked eye thinker would think "yeah, obviously". But the logical thinker knows that the child wouldn't have died had his life never been endangered.

I think Britney is a good person, I think she's a decent mother, I just think what she did was stupid, and I don't believe it was because of anybody else but herself and her being absent minded, at least for that moment in time. If you'd like to believe it was a shared blame, fine. But it more than likely wasn't.

And my mother just told me that she did that with me as a child, lol. Apparently it's done a lot.

[britney_rocks]

GET OVER IT! my goodness.