I have BOXES of Chantix that I am afraid to take because of stories like this!!! I used to take Ambien until I did some stuff on my computer like uploading pics to facebook that I TOTALLY did not remember until days later when I saw them on my desktop......
I have a fear of driving down the road nekked ... so I'm skeered to take the Chantix.... :floorlaugh:
Sigh....:wink: I know it is frustrating and infuriating. I have no words for that jury, I refuse to bash Judge Perry for dealing with a monster of a trial that was sucking Florida tax payers dry for YEARS during a horrible recession, and again he was not "bending over backwards" to avoid appeals. It is at the very essence of his job to protect our constitution, the constitution of the state of Florida, and the defendants constitutional and due process rights. This is why the victim tends to get lost in the mix and defense teams seem to get away with (and they did!) a ton of tomfoolery at trial. This goes on across our nation every single day, this case is not the first and won't be the last like it. We just got to see it play out because of the television cameras. Oj's trial had just as much if not more smarm, lies, and games played by the defense.
Our system is defendant centered not victim centered. (Harsh but true) It is there to make sure that innocent people are not convicted of crimes they did not commit (and MANY have been) and defense teams are smarmy and strategic in their ways. They take advantage of the fact that our system leans toward protecting the innocent, which until that verdict is in, is their client. Presumption of innocence is serious (just in case) and the state will always be playing the game with one hand behind their back while the defense puts on a show of smoke and mirrors.
Most of the time, the system works exactly the way it should, but like all things, it is imperfect. It by its very nature ensures that some guilty people will walk free to make sure that innocents are not being thrown in prison or dying by lethal injection. One innocent person rotting in jail, or god forbid, receiving the death penalty is too much. Some would say that one murderer walking free is too much. It depends on how you feel about it and which stance you take on those issues I guess.
As much as I HATE this verdict with all of my heart, I respect our system. I know that I wouldn't want to be accused of a crime and tried in China. I would want to be tried here, especially if I were innocent. So yes, she received a fair trial, maybe even a little too fair. That is the American Justice System. ( It was also to her great advantage that she is young, white, and "attractive." ) Gack!
That jury was the bottom of the barrel and that is not Judge Perry's fault, I hope those "jurors" can sleep at night, because their blatant apathy and ineptness is to blame in this travesty. 100%
I still think they never thought in a million years she would be acquited of all charges and that cashing in on how they avoided her getting the death penalty would lead to their fame and fortune.
The trial of Casey Anthony pumped millions of dollars in to the Orlando economy. I have seen reports (linked to in previous posts) that claim the amount of income generated was that of hosting the Super Bowl once a week during the entire trial.
And I do own property in Orange County, pay property taxes there, and no, my taxes have not been raised in any way, shape, manner, or form due to the trial. FLORIDA does not have state income taxes.
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We go shrimpin down here all the time
We even have shrimp boots to wear when we do yard work!
Don't compare us to those juror's please!!!!
Oh, I wasn't and I'm sorry if it sounded that way Bayou! I was more responding to the other posters comment about the CSI effect and reality t.v. rot that may have contributed to the lack of critical thinking skills of that jury. No offense intended to fishermen of any kind.
OMG - Are you taking Chantix!? I never remembered dreams until I started that....and now even afterwards, I still "stay awake" with my dreams! And no, still smoking durn it!
As an aside - not as a response to this post - but where is that cartoon of a fisherman with a hook in his behind.....I'm wanting that right now :floorlaugh:
Also, didn't get seated on the jury today with State Court - I called in last night, and my number said not to come. One of my friends did though, and was excused........DUI case, she thinks she was let go as she has small children.
I had to peek around the rock where I normally lurk to applaud you on this post, Spice. Are you sure you're not studying to be a lawyer? I am a lawyer, though not a criminal lawyer, and I couldn't have said it better. Bravo! Like you, I was heartbroken when that not guilty verdict was read. I cried, and some days, still get teary when I think about it. However, I still wouldn't want to be tried anywhere but the U.S. if I were accused of a crime.
Have a drink my friends. It's five o'clock somewhere. Scotch anyone?
no offense taken, just letting you know we are all little Forest Gump's down here but not stupid juror's.
Carry on madam......your postings have been awesome today.
(by the way, I let everyone know all those drinks I served up are on your tab)...you can thank me later......:great:
Sorry, I am not buying it. Resources, Law enforcement, search efforts, money, security, and the courts were certainly tied up over the years and just to let and obvious baby murderer and proven liar walk free. Casey and her pathological lying absolutely wasted a ton of time, money, and resources. That must be why the state is suing her for damages? All of this to essentially see a great travesty of justice take place.
If the county was "making so much money" off of this disaster of a case then why may I ask was the court under such severe budget constraints? Why is the state suing her for damages?
The only person on this planet that would downplay that and gloat upon it would be Cindy herself. But what do I know? .
I dunno but to my mind it is splitting hairs for them to say she didn't actually utter the words "go and search for my missing child" to Tim Miller and therefore she is not responsible for what they (and several thousand searchers) did to look for Caylee. She wanted to keep the Zenaida story going and prolong the search phase as long as possible until she came up with a more believable version.
I'm not drinking anything until I check under all the fur coats. Then I'll have a double.
Here's your fur coat Strawberry......check it out :great::great:
Shout out to AZ Lawyer (if you are around).
If the Judge does not throw Tim Miller's case out, will it go to a jury trial?
Have a drink my friends. It's five o'clock somewhere. Scotch anyone?
We may not agree on much, but that is one heck of a bar.
It's okay if we don't agree. You just get the tab :great: