What we have here is a split along the lines of fundamental world view. It reminds me of the public reaction to the OJ verdict. Each side saw it from completely conflicting perspectives. There was no point in debating it. Thomas Sowell wrote about this in his book A Conflict of Visions.
Yes you are right. My world view is that we have a code of law and judicial process for a reason. That reason is that we no longer have a place for lynch mobs or vigilante justice in our society.
Each man should have the foresight to see the likely consequences of his personal choices. Failing that he should have the nuts to stand up for his mistakes and take his dues as meted out by the courts.
