[Netizen]

Should the Mormons of today have to explain why they hold a man, who most likely was involved in ordering the MMM and who spent years denying it and covering it up, in such high regard?

You know what else I find odd?

1870-71 About this time, Young meets with Lee, Haight, Dame, and others involved in the massacre. Historians suggest that Young singles out Lee to take the blame, confident in the belief that Lee will do as he is told at any trial. Lee is excommunicated.

July 23, 1875
The trial of John Lee opens in the courtroom of Judge Jacob Boreman. Payment for Lee's defense is arranged by Brigham Young. The prosecution's star witness is Philip Klingensmith.

Now, why in the world would Young arrange for paying for the defense of a man he had already excommunicated???

[colorcountry]

Did you ever hear what happened to Klingensmith??

Didn’t think so, nobody else has either.

Some say he moved to Nevada....basically disappeared of the face of the earth.

But I know? Seven, that is a clue to some of the information my mother will not allow to see the light of day....but when she passes......

[DelphiUser]

Now, why in the world would Young arrange for paying for the defense of a man he had already excommunicated???

Because, while he hated the sin, he loved the sinner?

[tantiboh]

“Now, why in the world would Young arrange for paying for the defense of a man he had already excommunicated???”

Um, maybe I’m guessing here, but perhaps it was because he was also the governor of the state and the man had a right to council?