Our first & last Word on Peterson

Scott Peterson has been found guilty of first degree murder of his wife and second degree murder of his unborn son.

We have no problem with either verdict.

The jury today found Scott Peterson deserving of the death penalty for killing his wife.

We have no problem with that either, other than to say that it is a shame that it likely will take a decade for the appeals process to run its course. This is not justice. It is not a system that makes sense. It is a mockery designed to enrich lawyers and muck up the lawbooks with extraneous appellate chatter. If Lacy Peterson even had an opportunity to plead for her life, it probably did not last long. In fairness, we'd give Scott more time than that to appeal his death sentence. Three months ought to be enough time for a couple of high priced lawyers and a judge to sort through the transcripts and make sure that no glaring errors convicted Peterson erroneously. It also would give Peterson time to get right with God, if he is so inclined.

That's about all that needs said.