Molestation of Justice

"Innocent 'til proven guilty". Hopeful words idolized by anyone on the receiving end of justice. "The opposition have to prove, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that I am guilty of the offense accused of me, by my accusers."

However, in recent memory, these words are not in the vocabulary of most. I don't know if it's the advent of technology that has involved public opinion more now, than it ever did throughout history. I know the media, has always contributed in large part to public opinion, but with the added features to day-to-day life, I doubt that the 24-hour news channels are the lone contributors to the backwards thought of today's "man on the street". Although, the "absolute belief" in one's guilt was present during the Salem Witch Trials. Women thrown into the river... If they floated, they were heretics and burned to death. If they drowned... Then they were innocent of witchcraft, but still dead never the less.

Still, I am somewhat fascinated by this backwards thinking. How so many can be certain of one's guilt, even without hearing all the facts and evidence. Unfortunately, today we are a "CSI" generation, and most consider themselves "armchair forensic experts" on a variety of subject, though we lack the proper education. I, myself, not completely innocent of this fact either, finding myself faced with some legal troubles once upon a time, and referring back to my knowledge of TV's "Law & Order", desperate to find a legal loophole.

Listening to those around me, though, everyone seems so certain of guilt, it's almost frustrating enough to the point of wanting to scream. Case and point.., the recent Casey Anthony trial. "Tot Mom" accused of murdering her young daughter, Caylee Anthony. She was ultimately acquitted of the accusations, and people went into a spiraling uproar. The weeks following the acquittal, the news was riddled with discussion tables on how American Justice had let a killer walk free. Do I think Casey Anthony was guilty of murdering her daughter? It doesn't matter what the f*ck I think. She may have contributed to the accidental death of Caylee, but cold-blooded murder? Although it does happen, I would hope that most mothers would be incapable of such a horrendous act. But Double-Jeopardy takes effect, and she can no longer be tried for the death of the little girl. So drop it, already.

Society is unable to simply drop stuff, though. Unless there's something else to distract them, they're going to lock their teeth into anything they deem an injustice, like a ravenous pitbull. Amanda Knox, recently released from an Italian prison, after charges of murder were dropped. I'd heard some about this subject over the past few years, but never invested much thought into it. Then one morning, as I readied myself for work, I overheard a discussion on CNN, about the consideration of the charges being reversed. She, her (then) boyfriend, and a drifter, were accused of murdering her [British] room mate. She'd always denied that she had anything to do with it, as did the boyfriend. The usual banter from anyone accused of any crime. The drifter, however, admitted to having sex with the victim prior to her murder. I thought to myself, "They think she helped a homeless guy kill her room mate? She'll be released." Low and behold she was, but in the weeks since her return home, I've heard the media constantly speak out about the injustice of another wrong-doer, being released back into society. HOLY F*CK, people! Just f*ckin' drop it! It doesn't even concern you.

The one thing that does continue to elude me. To confuse me further, is the Michael Jackson trial. Dr. Conrad Murray on trial for the alleged murder of the Prince of Pop, Michael Jackson. Again, another case of society deciding the already guilt of the man accused. Do I think the guy is guilty? Of course, I do. The man is clearly a f*cking idiot! At least with the previous examples, there is a plausible chance of innocence, even if people refuse to admit it, but Dr. Murray is clearly a moron, and whether he injected the pop star with the lethal dose or not, he made the drugs available to Michael Jackson, which should make him guilty, regardless.

That's not the thing that confuses me. Quite the contrary, his idiocy is quite apparent. What eludes me is society's love of Michael Jackson. As an artist, he was quite ingenious. I will grant you that. However, the man was a f*cking pedophile. He liked children, and not in a good way. He liked to touch them and who knows what else he did to them.

In the early 1990's, he was accused of child molestation! He never even went to trial for that, choosing instead to pay the child and his family an undisclosed amount of money, which dictates to me "Hey! I'm guilty of fondling your private parts, but I'll pay you lots of money to just go away and forget about it." And the kid did. And everyone did forget about it. Until it f*cking happened again.

Where was the undeniable belief of absolute guilt on Michael Jackson? Why is it if a pedophile gets murdered by his neighbours, it's looked upon as "justice", but Michael Jackson was upheld as an American icon. He gets accused TWICE of inappropriately touching children, but because he invented the Moonwalk, "he must be innocent". That f*cking bullshit!!!

Michael Jackson had a few popular songs, invented a cool dance move that is imitated poorly by millions, and liked fondling children. Not only did he get off scot-free, but he was also allowed to be a father, naming one of his children "Blanket"! What the f*ck kind of name is that for a kid? (But I digress...)

It is said that "Justice is Blind". I think society are the ones who are blind. No one's "innocent 'til proven guilty" in their eyes. Then if the accused are proven innocent, they rant and rave to be heard, when in reality, all that energy could be useful and more productive elsewhere. As for Michael Jackson... He's further proof that rich white men can get off any felonious charges in America.

It is probably not a popular belief, but of all the atrocities that occur in the world on a daily basis, the premature passing of Michael Jackson, probably wasn't the worst thing to ever happen. The world doesn't need another bubble gum pop song or a new dance step. And it definitely didn't need to see a third trial of molestation charges involving the Prince of Pop.