Casey Anthony Trial

[BetteDavisEyes]

Originally Posted by agzg

Who gets so emotionally invested in the outcome of a trial where the prosecution FUCKED THINGS UP that they feel sick or like crying, or blame the jury?

I don't believe the prosecution fucked things up at all. I think they did a great job but obviously the jury (much like in the OJ case) didn't see it that way.

As for getting emotionally invested, I don't see why it should bother you so much. Some people get emotionally invested in soap operas, movies, TV shows, books etc. What's the difference between those & these? Those are make-believe, this is real. I show real emotions (sadness, grief, happiness, anger etc) when I see a great movie or read a great book. This is no different. I may not live in Florida (hell, I live on the other side of the country in California) but that doesn't stop me from feeling for her & the entire situation surrounding her death.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by BetteDavisEyes

I don't believe the prosecution fucked things up at all. I think they did a great job but obviously the jury (much like in the OJ case) didn't see it that way.

As for getting emotionally invested, I don't see why it should bother you so much. Some people get emotionally invested in soap operas, movies, TV shows, books etc. What's the difference between those & these? Those are make-believe, this is real. I show real emotions (sadness, grief, happiness, anger etc) when I see a great movie or read a great book. This is no different. I may not live in Florida (hell, I live on the other side of the country in California) but that doesn't stop me from feeling for her & the entire situation surrounding her death.

There's a difference between "feeling for someone" (I'd like to think that none of us are heartless enough not to) or even having "real emotions" and having a physical and strong emotional reaction (feeling sick? crying? as if this happened to you personally? and then posting about it on facebook?).

This is just my opinion, of course, but folks like that seem to have drank a little too much of the Nancy Grace kool-aid. What about the other thousands of kids who go missing every year? If everyone felt as strongly about those kids as they do about this one kid, they'd never get out of bed. Why this case above all others?

It bothers me because there are millions of kids in the world who need help, but everyone's crying over one little girl. How many are involved in Boys and Girls clubs? How many donate to children's charities? Certainly not enough. But everyone can be a slacktivist on facebook.

Also: The jury did not make or break this case. They never make or break a case. The prosecution did. I'd say the defense put forth an awesome case, but the burden of proof is on the prosecution and they did not meet that burden. If that's not the prosecution messing it up, what is it?

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by agzg

There's a difference between "feeling for someone" (I'd like to think that none of us are heartless enough not to) or even having "real emotions" and having a physical and strong emotional reaction (feeling sick? crying? as if this happened to you personally? and then posting about it on facebook?).

This is just my opinion, of course, but folks like that seem to have drank a little too much of the Nancy Grace kool-aid. What about the other thousands of kids who go missing every year? If everyone felt as strongly about those kids as they do about this one kid, they'd never get out of bed. Why this case above all others?

It bothers me because there are millions of kids in the world who need help, but everyone's crying over one little girl. How many are involved in Boys and Girls clubs? How many donate to children's charities? Certainly not enough. But everyone can be a slacktivist on facebook.

Also: The jury did not make or break this case. They never make or break a case. The prosecution did. I'd say the defense put forth an awesome case, but the burden of proof is on the prosecution and they did not meet that burden. If that's not the prosecution messing it up, what is it?

Amen.

[katydidKD]

Originally Posted by agzg

There's a difference between "feeling for someone" (I'd like to think that none of us are heartless enough not to) or even having "real emotions" and having a physical and strong emotional reaction (feeling sick? crying? as if this happened to you personally? and then posting about it on facebook?).

I cry at the end of sad movies, even though they are entirely fake, and sometimes post about it on fb. Does that insult you or something? I don't know kids that are on tv for a st judes commercial, but that jerks my tears too. Since when are you the judge of what people get to be upset about?

[agzg]

Originally Posted by katydidKD

I cry at the end of sad movies, even though they are entirely fake, and sometimes post about it on fb. Does that insult you or something? I don't know kids that are on tv for a st judes commercial, but that jerks my tears too. Since when are you the judge of what people get to be upset about?

Who are you to judge a jury that listened to the facts as they were presented and did their jobs by carrying out the law? They followed their instructions. Saying this is a "miscarriage of justice" implies that they didn't.

Instead of being such a passive aggressive bitch all over the boards how about you use some logic and reason in your arguments? And yes, I am going to pass judgement and call you a drama queen, because that's exactly how you're acting.

[katydidKD]

Originally Posted by agzg

Instead of being such a passive aggressive bitch all over the boards how about you use some logic and reason in your arguments? And yes, I am going to pass judgement and call you a drama queen, because that's exactly how you're acting.

Oh my, I am SO INSULTED!