Having watched the public pillorying of Mr. Westerfield,and bearing in mind some other high profile criminal cases,I'm starting to ponder. Were I to find myself in a similar situation,I'm starting to think that I'd like the option of facing my accuser at sunrise,on a freshly mowed lawn(please note-I said option). Pistols at 20 paces,and then the issue is settled,for once and for all. And settled before breakfast,without either party being beggared by legal fees.
I know it sounds antidiluvian,I know it isn't politically correct(we're supposed to let the paid professionals conduct our asassinations for us-character and otherwise),and I realize fully that this smacks of blood sport.
Blood sport,though,is exactly what we're seeing right now,with the bonus of some psychological torture thrown in and a little bit of conjuring. And it strikes me that if a prosecutor is willing to bring charges against a man that can result in the death penalty,then that prosecutor should be willing(and able) to pull the trigger himself. (OK,flame away,lol)