CATCHING UP

One of the joys in life I experience is reading the blogs written by friend Harry, which I just did while catching up.

They are often poignant and always interesting. In addition, they are well researched.

Harry recently commented on the Casey Anthony trial - and I figured I might as well add my two-cents worth. And, that's probably about what it's worth.

In this day and age it is becoming more and more difficult not to give in and - suffer fools easily. For, there are so many of them.

Those who want to commit physical harm against Casey Anthony, her family, and her attorneys are among the most strident folks I have ever encountered.

I will never believe that Casey was not guilty of her daughter's disappearancee and eventual demise. But, believing it and proving it are two different things.

There is no question that the flames in the hearts of these misled fanatics referenced above were fueled by the likes of Nancy Grace.

Folks - get a grip. This is what this lady does for a living - and she's good at it. Those who echoed her sentiments throughout this three year nightmare earn their keep the same way.

Hello! The object is to sell papers and advertisements - not speak the reasoned truth that is required of anyone who wants to use the brain they have been fortunate enough to have received.

Instead,for some strange reason - too many of us want to live with, lead with, and reason with - a different part of our anatomy.

Unfortunately, this doesn't just apply to politicians - and it's not always the same part of the anatomy - even if located pretty close to the first one.

And, why are we hearing so many examples of this phenomena? Again, because it sells newspapers and advertisements. It's still all about the money, gang!

It's time for us to collectively put our "thinking caps" on.

The interest in the Casey Anthony trial proved why the leading and most watched TV shows continue to include CSI, Law & Order, and NCIS - three of our favorites in the Sullivan household.

But, we also know this is a fictional account of the law and it's proceedings with just enough factual information to make it interesting - and sell advertisements as well.

I have always been fascinated by the Law and have documented the reasons for my interest in many of my blogs.

My belief has always been "the law is the law" - whether I agreed with it's impact on civilization. Without it - we are nothing.

The Supreme Court Decision deciding that a corporation is an individual and entitled to the same rights as an individual still has my head spinning.

In my opinion it will never be included in any CD purchased by me and advertised as "The Best Of The Supremes."

But, again; the law is the law until changed by some hopefully intelligent and well reasoning individuals.

The case put on by the Prosecution was not convincing despite the fact most of us concluded the mother had something to do with the death of her daughter.

There is a reason Defense attorney Baez in his closing arguments drove us nuts with his continual reference to the term "reasonable doubt."

But folks "reasonable doubt" is the law and this ain't CSI, NCIS, and Law & Order.

It's called life - and Casey Anthony did not receive it as a punishment and, another legal term -"double jeopardy"- will keep it from ever happening.

If you are religious, get down on your knees at night and pray that this country will never be ruled by the "court of public opinion."

And, know in your heart, you may not be fortunate enough - if accused of a crime - unfairly or not - to have access to a high powered Defense attorney to point out the flaws in the Prosecutors arguments.

Whether the Prosecution was successful or not in this instant case -can you imagine the uproar if they had not put Casey Anthony on trial?

In the meantime, be somewhat comfortable in knowing that if you are the defendent, we actually have people in this great country of ours who were willing - against obvious criticism from many - to put their possible thoughts and feelings aside and carry out the law as the system was intended to operate.

"Catching up" can be invigorating for this old foop.

The thought process involved will, hopefully, delay the onset of Alzheimers that Seniors like Harry and I fear the most of the maladies that continue to confront most of us in our "Golden Years."

Take care.