I too was overjoyed this morning when I turned on HLN, saw HHBP and read the text lines running across the screen about the order re: FCA ordered to serve 1 year probation. We deserve to rejoice over this victory. A little.
But then I asked myself: why am I so thrilled about this woman getting a year of probation for everything she REALLY did? Karma has only begun to be served on FCA. In my mind and heart, I continue to hope and pray that true justice will be served. Get a job? Don't drink to excess or take illegal drugs? Live at an address and be responsible for yourself? Sounds to me like the judicial system is doing exactly what FCA's parents should have been doing for years - parenting. I am certain she will have trouble with some or all of this order, because it does not seem that she was able to accept parenting "before." But really, we all must know this order is not nearly enough. I don't want her dead, hurt, or maimed - I never did. I only want FCA alone to be held responsible for any crimes she truly committed against Caylee Anthony. This probation order doesn't touch those as far as I am concerned. Let's not stop looking for true justice, please!
As to the HJBP, I loved his very public smackdown of JB and associates. Still, until he and his court follow up on each and every suggestion and promise of investigation and complaint to the bar made during and (now) after the trial, I will remain uncertain that he is the hero and upholder of justice that I hope him to be.
Please prove us right in our confidence that you are in in fact honorable, JBP, and make JB, CM, and the DT truly responsible for any acts of impropriety or illegality that occurred on their part during this trial. I will regain my faith in the judicial system, at least a little, if this truly happens. Yes, there will be a fight and appeals, and yes, it is exhausting. But by not taking JB et al to task for their lying and manipulation of the judicial system, you will personally be responsible for opening the door to every single attorney or DT trying to do the same thing in every court in Florida.
Sorry, I got all verbose again. Thank you for the order and keep up the good work!
loreet