As I'm not resident in the US, I'm fortunate insofar as I'm spared KC, JB, CM and the Ant-Crew's faces on tv, because it's not even news here, thank goodness
Sure, I've waxed philosophical since the verdict and that's how my big-brain rolls. But my basic-brain has been disillusioned by the US 'justice system', per this case. Looking back, I remember the endless use of 'mistrial' as excuse for so much that went on during the trial. I don't know who the Ants know, or what 'speshul' group they belong to, but it seems to me now that they were all in on it from the start -- the PT, the judge, the DT
There's no other explanation for JA's laughter. He's experienced. Then the banging down of the cans of death-scent -- another potential 'mistrial' excuse if anyone needed it later. And of course, the forensic computer guy's post-trial claims about the PT citing '84 times' -- another excuse for a mistrial if it had been needed. Not to mention the DT's many departures from ethics
Now, I believe that had the jury not delivered a Not Guilty verdict, any of the above and more would have been used as excuse for a mistrial. As it was, the jury's verdict will always remain 'Hinky' to me. So it seems now there was never a possibility of KC being sentenced to death or LWOP. Someone/group of someones were determined she'd walk, imo. Powerful someones able to make a joke of 'justice' -- and afterwards capable of ensuring the media would continue to churn out dollars on the back of a dead child
I'm now of the belief we heard at most half or a quarter of the story and that we'll never know the truth. No wonder KC, JB and CM were so cocky and arrogant
So, for me, a disgusting farce of an ending which seems to typify everything the US stands for these days. Like the rest of the world, I'm getting used to it. And just to make sure the world gets the message -- we have the same kind of garbage which passes for ' US justice' being thrown in everyone's face via the Zarah Baker case, where the biological father has been free to roam the US despite that his daughter was hacked to pieces within the tiny home he shared with her
I used to want to live in America, based on movies and tv shows I watched as a kid. Now I'm just one of the millions who wouldn't live in the US if I were paid to do so -- it's like the jaws of hell. And to prove it, we saw the 'elder statesman' type CM sink to the level of teenagers from the ghetto, with his crude, vicious gesture. And a posturing joke of a lawyer -- JB -- showed the world how low the bar is set within the 'US justice system'. The guy would be challenged as a toilet-cleaner, imo
Anyway, yes, I was through with it when the verdict was delivered. All that remains is for the US to quit selling the world it's 'crime and punishment' tv shows and movies. Because they're lies. Afghanistan and Outer Mongolia probably have a far superior justice system to the US -- and they don't make a tenth the noise about it
:truce:
Wow, what a mouth full. Now, how about a little "truth?" The US is neither as good, nor as bad as you think.
There is no one capable of manipulating the US justice system as you have suggested. In fact, as much as I detest it, the "lack of evidence" verdict delivered only shows how truly fair our system is. Where else could a defendant so blatantly guilty, represented by a bottom of the pond defense team, ever have gotten a fair trial? I mean really... Think about it, in how many countries would she have been guilty until proven innocent?
There was no "plot" to enable a mistrial. The judge was extremely careful to make sure that didn't happen. Can you guarantee me your car will not break down in the next 6 months? No, well in this country we have a saying, "Shi$ happens." In scientific terms, I can't even guarantee you the sun will rise tomorrow... This is a system were one is judged by 12 peers, and as such, it is not perfect, because we are human and as so prone to mistakes. (See verdict...) But like our constitution, it is as fair as any on earth. If you think there is a better one, please show it to me.
The US today, like the rest of the world is in a bit of turmoil, sure, but we still stand for "Justice and Liberty for all." Who ran down Osama? Who came to the aid of earth quake and tsunami victims around the world. OK, so justice for Caylee is slow in coming. Look no further than Blackstone's theorem to see this is still the land of justice. "Better 10 guilty go free, than 1 innocent suffer." OK... So this is one of the 10 that go free... I detest it, but loose faith because things don't go the way I think they should? Not on your life. Is there corruption in the US, well show me a country free of corruption will you? Is there predejus still in the world... Well, we still have our share, but at least were working on it. There are entire TV networks and radio shows dedicated to over throwing our president, by legal or illegal means, yet because of "freedom of speach," they are allowed to continue spreading their hate. Does that stink, you bet, but would I have it any other way, NO>
"First they came for the communists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Jew.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left to speak out for me."
Pastor Martin Niemöller
Do we have our troubles? Sure, but whether you believe it or not, whether you understand it or not, this is still one of the greatest Nations on earth, one of the greatest Nations in the history of the earth, and as was once asked; "O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?" The answer remains the same as it did that night, "Yes." Just ask the millions trying to come here for a better life!
I predict labor on Friday night with a birth Saturday afternoon which would let her slide right into Leo... 
