What Would You Do?

Recently, a verdict was handed down in the Casey Anthony trial, and to be honest, it didn't go over very well. When even her own defense attorney was surprised, you know something is wrong. Now admittedly, I don't know all the details surrounding the case, but from what I have read, and from the info gathered, she was by all rights guilty as hell. Of course, certain circumstances could not be proved, thus allowing her to walk free. It made me think of another case closer to home that truly turns my stomach. It is the case surrounding 4 year old Ethan Stacy.

Just over a year ago, this defenseless, helpless child was brutally tortured, beaten and eventually murdered by his own stepfather. The Mother was not innocent either, she was more or less a willing participant. Knowing what was happening and doing nothing makes her just as guilty by association. The court trial has officially started and my question for you this time is " What would you do"?

If your name was chosen as a juror, how would you react? What thoughts would be going through your head? If you're a parent, how would you respond? Would you be able to sit on that jury, hearing the testimony and be able to serve justice fairly? Would your passion and emotions rule your thought?

Now myself, in all honesty, could not rule as partial. I have read the affidavits and I know exactly what was done to that poor child. My anger, passion and fury would be far too much to overcome and allow my mind to work clearly. I don't have children, but I also don't see any need whatsoever to put a child through that. Annoying, sure, they all can be sometimes. Even the most patient parent is tested. That's what makes you a good parent in the long run. It was a senseless act of violence afflicted on an innocent soul.

Now for those of you willing to put yourselves through it, at the end of this blog I will post some links to the actual probable cause affidavits. I will now however warn you, they are graphic and should only be read if you feel you can emotionally and mentally handle such things. I don't post them to upset or hurt anyone, it is after all public record. I post them so that people will know the kind of monsters that are out there. These are the people our parents warned us about.

What chills me is the absolute indifference that both the Mother, and the stepfather had towards the death of this little boy. Like it was nothing more than a nuisance for them to have to answer questions. Like caring for him and seeing he was raised healthy and happy was an option not fitting their schedules. I honestly hope life in prison for both of them fits their schedules. I hope everyday they are haunted by their decisions. I pray they never find peace.

As I said, I could not serve justly on that jury, and my heart goes out to those that are currently doing so. May the Good Spirits rest and bless the soul of young Ethan Stacy and hold him forever in their sweet embrace. Love your children, hug them and tell them daily what they bring to your life. Let them know why you love them. Let them love you without remorse. My wish to all of you.

Thanks again for reading, peace be kind to you all, and mercy be your guiding hand.

http://www.heraldextra.com/pdf_81e27cde-5ee7-11df-9a0a-001cc4c002e0.html

http://www.heraldextra.com/pdf_caaa67c4-5f0f-11df-b3ae-001cc4c002e0.html
( to view these affidavits, click on the smaller Pdf version to enlarge)

http://ethan-stacy.memory-of.com/About.aspx

That last link is a little good in all the bad. Please visit it and share your thoughts.

As Always,
Brandon