Macushla
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I think it is important to clarify my post for understanding. I respect those opinions that disagree with my perspective, and think it is important to be clear about my point.
I am disgusted by the maneuvers and gamesmanship displayed by this defense team. It is appalling to watch innocent parties paraded as pawns in their effort to save their client. Sadly though...this is VERY common.
I am also disgusted by the "concerned citizens" who inject themselves into the case in order to attain their 15 minutes of fame or as an attempt to parlay that into a future deal.
This is a murder case and as much as I enjoy discussing and sleuthing, I do not enjoy watching folks team up to "report concerns" (or in some cases just plain old tattle) to the agencies that work so hard with limited resources.
Every call to LE, to the SAO, to the attorneys takes time away from the task at hand... prosecuting and defending in this case. As a Fl. taxpayer I most certainly take issue with the financial burden this case places on our State. What I am more concerned with however, is the workload of our LE and SA being bogged down with complaints that are already public record. While the Florida Bar governs it own members, the JAC is charged with the responsibility of processing and dispursing funds for indigent client representation statewide. Recently a JAC employee spoke to my spouse in a social situation. He joked around and said "Hey what about that Jose Baez?". Their response was...something along the lines of we have plenty of them. They did not insult him nor did they really have an opinion In other words...he does NOT stand out. (btw...this person does not have any involvement with approving funds so I am clear)
THe point is....we see JB...we don't see all the many others like him. He is not special. He is not the only one.
Do I for one minute think that the JAC and the Fl. Bar are unaware of the actions of Mr. Baez? Nope! He is most certainly on their radar. They know. We all know.
I concur with the opinion that procedure does not "trump" responsibility. That said, Mr. Baez is an attorney in private practice. He is NOT representative of any government agency. As appalling as he is, there are 50 more like him who are worse.
Take a look at the list of attorneys that have been disbarred recently.
I have both LE AND attoneys of varying degrees in my family. I see both sides. I have said it before.
My comment about allowing the system to work is based upon comments I see on other forums and in news and some here as well. When I see people so disgusted by this defense team talk about joining together to get Baez disbarred..I cringe just a bit.
I never approved of the mob mentality outside of the Anthony home and I don't agree with a mob mentality regarding Baez.
Folks are entitled to file complaints as they choose...I just don't agree with it becoming a group effort. I would hope not to see that here.
Judge Perry is a VERY wise man. These State's Attorney's are educated, experienced, and professional. The system while flawed, is as good as the participants. Caylee is in good hands. The rest of them...are on their own.
Thank you for all the great opinions and thoughts. THis is a wonderful place to discuss and comment.
Bravo! Hitting the thanks button was not enough. Well said and I know you are NOT pointing fingers at anyone here or elsewhere but talking 'in general' and I whole heartedly agree with you.