[Niteranger68]

"Another prosecutor might make the case go away, but he can't make the underlying issues go away," said Nifong.

What in the hell does that mean??? Does he think he is Atticus Finch batting from the other side of the plate? Is he punishing these boys for perceived crimes committed by white society as a whole?

[Carolinamom]

I am convinced that Nifong is certifiable. No evidence to the contrary will change my view of this ego-driven idiot.

[San Jacinto]

"Another prosecutor might make the case go away, but he can't make the underlying issues go away," said Nifong.

That's the same line that jumped out at me. It's almost as if Nifong believes the Duke 3 must atone for the sins of the past, and that railroading these white boys will somehow bring peace to the community.

Actually, I think the truth is much simpler. Nifong used the case to win the primary, and after the general election, he may look for some face saving way to "make the case go away" himself and to hell with the "underlying issues".

[muawiyah]

And Yankees at that ~ it's not like this is a bunch of Southerners in the dock ~ Nifong went out and rounded up the Northerners.

Makes me wonder if Nifong is really referring to a different sort of problem in the community ~ maybe the one where some of 'em, like him, are still fighting the Civil War.