[NotGolfer]

Originally Posted by BarryRX

I have read all the previous responses to the OP's question. I have been one of the minority on TOTV that was disappointed in the verdict. Please do not argue with me, because to answer the OP's question, I believe the system did work. For those complaining about spending taxpayer money on a trial, I submit to you that a man was shot to death with very few witnesses to witness the entire incident. I can think of no higher purpose of a society than to make sure that it was self defense rather than murder. So, in that respect, the system worked because there was a trial. Next, I believe that a jury was picked with both the prosecution and defense having the opportunity to accept or reject jurors that would hear the case with impartiality, listen to evidence that I was not previously aware of, and come to a verdict that was not influenced by fear or bribes or threats. In that respect also, the system worked. I believe that both the prosecution and defense had a chance to present their cases, so the system worked there also. So, I accept the verdict and will move on with my life. I have heard it said that the United States has the second worst justice system in the world. The only one that is worse is everybody else's.

I didn't follow this case as "some" seem to have done, due to the fact that early on the media and others took it upon themselves to try and convict GZ. They didn't have ALL of the facts yet they kept on and on and on. Given all that...I posted the above quote because I agree with it....especially the last couple of sentences. I'd rather live in our country than anywhere else in the world due to how our fore-fathers set things up for us to enjoy freedoms that many do not get to. As for this whole outcome----no one has won, in my opinion. Two families are hurting and will never be the same again. I don't think any of us have the answers and can keep on speculating but the outcome of this is still the same.