Soooo.

So Casey Anthony is "free". I would certainly hope nobody with any sense hands over the dignity to her, by giving a rat's behind where she is. Ohio, Puerto Rico, Orlando, who cares. Murderers, child molesters, rapists, they walk free every day, we just aren't following them like we will Casey Anthony.

We all know she is a murderer set free, as several before her. But what can't be mistaken is that little girl that was found in trash bags with her blanket, how she was tossed out like garbage to be forgotten. Let's not forget that many children are abused, neglected, and abandoned every day, and Caylee is no more special than those children, but this happens to be a case of horrid injustice to a child brought to the limelight. Yes, the court did its job, but the people of the jury and the defense set aside the common sense God gave a billygoat to find this mother not guilty of murder.

Those of us that followed this case from the time this sweet-faced little one went "missing", will remember the heart-wrenching trial and verdict forever. I only wish that other missing/murdered children were as highly publicized  as this one. But this one is mere miles from my own home; From where I grew up, from where I drive around daily and take for granted all the hurting children in my own vicinity.

God bless all those that keep faith through times like these, that realize there is a God who is in control and overpowering all disgusting acts committed by parents toward their children. And God bless Caylee who is certainly at His right hand as her mother roams free, living the beautiful life.

As a little tangent: I feel I have some kind of opinion that is legitimate in regard to this, as I hold a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. This was one of the most heinous criminal cases of our day. Many other murders were more gruesome and sickening (after all, Caylee wasn't dismembered or beaten or starved to death), and I believe the public is so enthralled with this case because of the bizarre nature of the way the mother handled it. What mother who loves her child unconditionally goes ANY amount of time without reporting her missing (or drowned)? Then how sad that her jury, whether they were tired of sequestration in Orlando or simply evaluated this case based on lack of DNA or direct evidence, didn't accept that this mother was the criminal responsible for Caylee's death. At the end of the day, whether drowning or murder, Casey was responsible for that little girl. What has this world come to, that we can't hold parents accountable for the safety of their children?

My heart goes out to each and every person who got emotionally involved with this case. My heart goes out to anyone willing to harbor Casey Anthony or contribute to her freedom. My heart goes out to any COUNTRY willing to accept her as a visitor or resident, and my heart goes out to anyone FOOLISH enough to befriend her, aiding in her ability to prey on other victims.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST....God bless Jeff Ashton and the prosecutors of this case, who wanted nothing more than to bring justice to the death of this toddler, who stood to gain no promotion, salary increase, or other monetary gain from Casey Anthony's conviction. Mr. Ashton, may you enjoy your retirement and go on to teach young lawyers the importance of your role. ~LL