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Originally Posted by PennBF
As unpopular it is to say justice was done I believe this is a great example
of the American Justice System. The state tried to kill a person without any
true proof. It is not important whether she is innocent or guilty..What is important is that they tried to kill her without proof. The results today are
a perfect example of how everyone is protected from unfair prosecution
without proof. The jury heard all the evidence and made their decision. We owe them a huge amount of praise for demanding proof before killing someone.  |
Regardless of any opinions to the contrary, the system worked. The State did not prove their case beyond and to the exclusion of any reasonable doubt.
Had Dr. G left her ruling of manner of death at undetermined means, this trial would never have been. She could not say how the child actually died but how she thought she died. As an expert, she could testify as to her opinion. She said that the body had not been moved. She's most likely right about that, but parts definitely were. Roy Kronk actually testified to that.
This State's case was more about speculation. Maybe chloroform, maybe tape, maybe both....they couldn't prove either one or anything else. Theories are not proof.
As to all the people everywhere all over the country that are angry with the jury and their decision, I hope they will step up to the plate the next time
they get a summons for jury duty and not work their butts off at figuring ways to get out of it. Either we believe in our Constitution and our system of justice set out in that document or we don't. We are not free to pick and choose which parts of the Constitution we want to live by. It's all or nothing.
Maybe at some point we will all know the truth of what really happened, but I won't hold my breath waiting.
I still appreciate all the civil and respectful posting throughout the whole ordeal. Thanks to all.
Our ability to participate and express our opinions freely is another one of the things that make this the greatest, freeest country in the world. I count it a privilege to live both in this country and TV.