[Illbay]

The sympathy for Ricci is, I think, similar to the sympathy many had for David Westerfield. For some reason, there is a significant minority on FR who are going to side with the "underdog."

Another example: Any time there is a report of a shooting of a LEO, esp. if by a "Right wing nut," is going to have a significant number--not a majority, but a surprising number--of posts supporting the shooter.

It's just something I've come to recognize on FR.

[Hildy]

Wait, wait, wait. David Westerfield was a middle-aged professional with no criminal record. I think there's a big difference.