The law is black and white, and must be in order to work. Human behavior is rarely so. We have an excellent justice system, but it isn't perfect. As a psychotherapist, I am riveted by the workings of the criminal mind, as well as those instances when the law seems ill-equipped to mete out justice.
June 10, 2011
The Casey Anthony Trial: an American Tragedy
As I watch the Casey Anthony trial each day, i'm reminded of American Psycho, a film about a greedy violent man who fools everyone into thinking he's as human as they are because he looks the part. No one notices the vacant stare, lack of empathy. No one paid attention. So how did Casey Anthony walk among us so long? Her parents are good people, and one can even understand their denial. It's heartbreaking to see it melt away and watch them grieve their granddaughter, meanwhile having no choice but to give testimony that will lead to their daughter being executed. This is truly an American Tragedy.
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