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)
Your comment hits home, especially about the paid assassins of character.