Casey Anthony results- Initial Thoughts

It seems like everyone in America has been watching the unfolding Casey Anthony trial over the last few months, eagerly awaiting them to pronounce her guilty. When the jury decided that Casey was not guilty, it seems like there has been a general outcry that this was an unjust verdict. I've heard talk shows, blogs, and friends of mine claiming that Casey really is guilty and deserves to be punished for murder. 

I'm far from an expert on this trial. In fact, I'm just going to say outright that I have not been tuned in very closely to it. The hype surrounding the trial and the general outcry to punish Anthony are not of great concern to me. But I do have a few thoughts.

I don't think people should be upset at our court system. Our system was designed to be as impartial as possible and to give mercy as long as it does not come at the expense of justice. Something in me breathes a sigh of relief that despite the public crying out for the guilty verdict, popular opinion was unable to sway the courts from finding her innocent of murder. It's why our system is the way it is. If it possible that someone is innocent, how can we confer the guilty sentence in good conscience? My friends that have read Brothers Karamazov will understand my suspicion of being hasty to call someone guilty of such an egregious crime. We should be ready to spare someone if possible from a life of punishment. Jesus gave mercy, even when it was undeserved. Think of the woman caught in adultery. Think of the prostitute, Rahab. Think of all of mankind. 

Obviously, I'm committed to justice as well. If we could prove that Casey Anthony certainly killed her daughter, I would be first in line to say she needs to be served justice. But shouldn't our first response be mercy if possible? I'm aware that this line of thinking may be unpopular even with many of my friends. I'm more trying to raise questions and provoke a new angle of viewing this case.

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