I totally agree! To me that could tend to taint a media-savvy juror to say lean to the side of the shocking decision with the hopes of cashing in and then sit back and get rich off that less than moral vote from the more interesting story that flows from that decision. I'm convinced that some jurors want to serve on high-profile-case juries just to profit from it and not for any civic sense of duty.

Almost time for the "Get Out Of Jail Free" card to get played by Ms. Anthony in her game of life as she plays it. I hope wherever she goes and whatever she does, no more people get caught up in her vortex of misery.

Well said! (((((shaking my head)))) I am still in shock!! :eek:

I have followed this case just as closely as most average spectators and I have to say I believe Casey is guilty of something but the lynch mob mentality that has broken out since her acquittal is shameful. It is an absolute disgrace that those jurors are now largely in hiding, have been forced from their families, jobs and homes...

It is obvious that most people wanted Casey convicted (part of me did) and carted off for execution. Most assumed she was guilty before the trial even began. What ever happened to "innocent until proven guilty"? Apparently that axiom is dead, and now this country has embraced a lynch-mob mentality when it comes to the justice system. I cannot help but feel angry and upset that so many people not only that this is a "national issue," but would wish harm and throw outrage at 12 people who sat and performed their civic duty. May god bless them for their service and fidelity to the law.

The prosecution in the Anthony case did not make its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Americans should feel a bit safer and freer when a jury does not succumb to the hysteria of the lynch mob and convict someone based only on a little circumstantial evidence, the fact that she lied to the police, and other indictments of her character. It means there are still some people out there who understand how grave it is to damn someone to prison or death without certainty that the person is guilty. It means some people out there actually understand the concept of justice

I respect your opinion, but your last sentence is a touch presumptuous. By what you wrote, you are basically saying that those 12 people on the jury knew more than the rest of us about justice. I'm going to have to disagree with you on that because I do NOT feel that the Casey Anthony verdict should be a shining indication of what true justice is.

All I can say is that it did nothing to make me feel any safer or to make me feel good about our criminal justice system. One of those jurors actually admitted that they weighed the penalty when looking at the evidence. They believe she was guilty but they did not want her to die because of circumstantial evidence. They were wrong to even discuss the penalty. That was in their instructions....not to consider the penalty.

I don't think that people should threaten anyone. The verdict is done...sealed and it is over. I DO however understand how so many people are as upset as they are. It does not take a rocket scientist to put the evidence together..and it was not just ""a little" circumstantial evidence.

It bothers me that a person can appeal but IF the jury is wrong and deliberates incorrectly, the state cannot appeal.

Oh, I don't think those 12 people really DID understand the concept of circumstantial evidence and/or the definition of reasonable doubt.

I'm not sure of what (if anything) that this particular jury group understood. :confused:

Oh I agree! For so many people around the world to be so upset with the verdict, lets me know that the jurors did not make the right decision. I do not understand why they did not come back with "something" on Casey for her daughter "missing" and not reporting it. If the answer is, because she was not "missing", then she knew that she had drowned, or was dead, and Still did nothing about it.

Yep, pretty hard to understand how they could not have come up with the lesser charge. It was blatantly obvious she was searching for chloroform..and there was chloroform in that trunk. helllllloooooooo Anyone in there? Knocking on the jurors heads.
That would have led me to the first charge....but I was not there....too bad because we would all be sitting there until the cows came home. I would NEVER have let that girl walk. And, I am not one to normally feel that strongly. The evidence was overwhelming...and then mom to LIE? I mean..come on people.

See that's the way I feel. I can't understand it. And you know, some of those jurors had to have seen something Before they were picked. It was all over the news, newspapers, etc. about Caylee missing.

I can see why they didn't pick jurors in Jacksonville, Florida. We would have given her life in prison for sure!

I just don't think we have seen the last of her. She does not strike me as someone who can live a straight, honest life. We shall see. But...if I am right, I do hope her next jury is from Texas.

I don't think we have heard the last of her either. Texas sounds good. I have family that live in Texas. I don't think she would have gotton away with what she did in Florida. I am really ashamed of how we handled it here. I do know the rest of us in Florida, do not agree with the verdict. At least Most of us!

I think that is the real kicker! They could have found her guilty of lesser charges and didn't. It seems like they didn't understand that.
Considering the penalty was NOT their job, which makes it a shame when the prosecution has no recourse when this happens.

Wow. I do not think the concept of "civil duty" includes getting paid for interviews. So, I do not think this jury understands the concept of "civil duty". I think our founding fathers would cringe.

I also think our justice system is only as good as the critical thinking skills and IQ's of the jurors selected. (I know, sounds rude, but it is the cold hard truth!) If jurors lack the reasoning skills to understand the concept of "reasonable doubt", there is no hope for a just verdict. Also, if they lack the reasoning skills to understand the different charges brought againt the defendant, they are an ineffective jury. They also lacked the intellect to comprehend the judge's instructions not to consider the penalty when deciding on the decision of guilt.

These jurors lacked comprehension of this so much that in interviews they claim the punishment of death seemed extreme to them, so they could not convict. The punishment was not to be considered. Also, there was a lesser charge carrying a lighter sentence they were to consider. Once again, the lack of intellect of these jurors was appalling.

Unfortunately, a lot of research goes into how to pick a jury to ensure the desired outcome for either side. I don't think our founding fathers had that in mind either.

How could ppl w a healthy amount of critical thinking skills and IQ level only deliberate for about 11 hours w all the evidence presented, also w notes that they left in the courtroom? These are jurors did not take their civil duty seriously. I think the proof of this is in the pudding.

I agree with everything you said here. The jurors didn't understand what they were deciding on. Taking 11 hours, and thinking she would get a death
sentance, proves that. To only be guilty of lying? Com'on! But I have to admit, we have not heard the last of her yet. This girl loves to lie, and party, so it will catch up with her again. T

I don't think it's right to interview perspective jurors, it should just be 12 random people. I'm sure that's how it was intended to be.

Also, I think the jury was tired of being away from home so they didn't want to disagree and be hung. Just my 2 cents anyway...

This jury got it wrong according to most polls and we as Americans have the right and indeed the responsibility to speak up and disagree if we want. No jury or other American institution should be so sacrosanct as it is somehow wrong for the American public to disagree with it if it chooses.

I agree. I think this is one concept our founding fathers thought was very important for every man to have the right to disagree w what government at any level does w/o fear of retaliation. I don't think we can fault the foundings fathers for not having the forethought to account for paid interviews by jurors - such a thing did not exist! Perhaps this really needs to be contemplated - do we, the American ppl, believe jurors should be able to profit from their "civil duty" as a juror?

Anybody want to be her for halloween?
 

I heard that mask sold for almost $1 million on Ebay and they were checking to see if it was some kind of big hoax. Why would anyone pay that kind of money when this fall those masks will be everywhere for under $50.00! If you really want to be scarey at Halloween, that is the mask to wear, though! Little kids - and big ones - will all run screaming.

Just think - Casey Anthony never has to buy a Halloween costume from now on. She can just go as herself!

I sure pray that woman never has another child! :(

I hope she has to return to Florida to serve her probation time, her lawyer can't keep her in hiding forever and then she can get her mental health:eek:counseling.

Me too! I'd like to see her have to return to Florida.

I feel so bad for those people that live in her county and near her parents home. this has to be a nightmare.

I can't imagine Anyone wanting a mask of Casey, let alone paying that much money for one. That's crazy!!:eek:

Yea, I bet. I am glad I live in North Jacksonville, Fl. Those poor people,,,

We use to come to the GA/FLA football games but they got to rowdy for us.

Well the top bid could have been $1mil, but who put the highest real bid? I could go on there and bid $2 mil with no intention on paying. And if you don\'t sell on ebay, it doesn\'t really matter if you don\'t have 100% feedback.

That mask is pretty freaky though.

Does anyone know if she reported for probation? I heard on the news it was supposed to be Fri?

Yea!!! I have never been to one.