[yorkietalkjilly]

I cannot help but wonder about people these days! I turned over the Headline News to see if there was an update on the Michael Jackson "Death Trial" is so many call it and saw that a verdict was reached.

What is so shocking are the people crowding around the courthouse, some crying, some angry, most if not all of them grown or middle-aged, who are so vehement pro & con about the outcome of this trial! There are people from all over the world who have paid to come thousands of miles to attend or be near the scene of this trial and all seem to be so personally vested in the outcome! Some are so overwrought and emotional. Even if the doctor is found guilty, he will likely only serve a portion of 4 years most say, so I do not understand what it is that is so compelling to drive these folks to fight L.A. traffic to get there, no doubt pay top dollar to park, stand around for hours and get so involved in such a vigorous fashion. Some have been there every day! I enjoyed some of Michael Jackson's songs and performances but don't get the "pins & needles" (as some describe it) involvement of those people gathered there.

If you lived in or near L. A., would you find yourself a member of the crowd outside that courthouse waiting for a verdict?

And BTW, do you all think Dr. Murray is guilty as charged?