[FreeTheHostages]

I predict DW will take the stand on appeal.

People, people, why are you wasting your breath contesting Crystalk's claims that Westerfield is innocent. of course he's guilting, but the fact that you can't persuade Crystalk doesn't mean that it's a majority sentiment on this thread. Look at why this person posted above: they think that the bandit gets to testify on appeal! hee hee -- and someone already patiently explained that appeals aren't for new evidence to this person too.

I implore my fellow Freepers to give up trying to get human sponge-brains to change their mind. It's not worth it. Fear not: reread these posts, and you'll see there are really only 3 or 4 idiots parading around talking about his innocence. One of whom has alreayd admitted to being a criminal defense lawyer (sigh, not that there's anything wrong with that per se, but I never did meet a conservative criminal defense lawyer so i'm slightly skeptical what they're doing here).

[Peach]

Good post, FreeTheHostages. Generally I can ignore the ignorant among us, but today I was in the mood to debate. You are correct, however, that debating with the ignorant few is not worth the effort.

[Jaded]

There are actually more of us who have followed this trial closely. Watching the trial and reading the transcripts. We don't rely on Court TV or the Soviet Union Tribune for our facts.