Message #18652

[workerbee2]

I have been thinking about this all weekend.  Very little in life is simply black and white; life is incredibly complex.

I believe that Kathleen/Sarah needs to acknowledge her guilt and be given a fair trial, as is her right as an American.  She should pay for her crime, and I would like to hear her say that she's sorry she did it.

However, (and here's when it starts getting more complicated), I also believe that the last 30 years of her life should be considered in sentencing.  She has not broken any more laws (that we know about, and she's presumed innocent until she pleads or is found guilty), and she has been a productive citizen.  Also, since no one was killed or injured as a result of her actions, I truly believe this is a case where justice should be tempered with mercy.  Yes, I called her a terrorist, and she was one.  But she hasn't made it her life's work

Obviously, I'm a bit conflicted about this.  I'm also glad I'm not the judge in this case.  Is anyone else of two minds about this?

Elaine