I have a question. The accused killer has been charged with first degree murder. The judge sets bond at $9 million dollars. Of course, there is no way of getting that amount so he will remain in jail.

The first question is WHY set bond at all for first degree murder? Premeditated murder and the possibility of walking around free until trial - or skiping the country?

Question two is - doesn't the Constitution have a right in it about excessive bond? $9 million seems excessive to me. It may not to a DuPont or Rockefeller but to most people it would.