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Originally Posted by Makarov
Not of much assistance to Mr. Boushie or his family (or other victims) though.
Also, arguing that accused persons can just elect trial by judge alone to avoid prejudices in the community is not a very satisfying solution (especially because it still results in a significant inequality of choice).
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I think you are confusing the purpose of the justice system. It isn't to make victims feel better or to provide any sort of assistance to help a grieving mother over the tragic death of her son. The court system, through a jury of his peers, found Stanley not guilty. I haven't heard anything that makes me feel that this jury didn't do what they felt was right in finding him not guilty. We don't know exactly what they heard and discussed, so its impossible to second guess them. A lot of people disagree with their decision, but it all seems to be for emotional reasons.
I wholeheartedly agree that the country continues to let down FN. But I don't think throwing a white farmer (who was the initial victim in all of this) would do anything to help anyone at all.