With the trial of Casey Anthony for the murder of her daughter Caylee about to begin, I've been reviewing the old stories about the case. One thing has become abundantly clear to me, George and Cindy Anthony have been through more hell than just about any couple in modern American history. Their daughter, the accused killer, has been relatively isolated from the public firestorm storm while in jail. It's been George and Cindy Anthony who have had to endure every sling and arrow in the past three years.
Cindy's famous, it was the pizza, comment is probably what really started the Anthony-hate fest. Consider for a moment that she either had to believe that or that her own daughter had killed their precious Granddaughter and left her to rot in a car trunk. You will probably never convince Mrs. Anthony that the smell was caused by her precious Grandchild's body. I know plenty of people who would cling to that theory if they were in the Anthony's shoes. Then the family was roundly trashed for wanting to find "a live Caylee". While the public by and large knew this precious little child was dead, the Anthony's wanted, and needed, to hold out hope she was still alive. Miracles have happened. Looking back I can't blame them for holding onto that hope.
Then came the protesters. Looking back I'm amazed that nobody was seriously hurt during those demonstrations. I fear that somebody will be hurt is Casey is found Not Guilty. A reasonable accommodation proposed by the HOA was rejected by the courts. Which meant more time as prisoner's in their own home.
How about strangers making the Anthony's home a site-seeing spot? That's started back up now that the trial is about to start.
We forced the Anthony's to endure the spectacle of divers coming up with twigs and reporting that they might be Caylee. Then their was the Memorial Service held before her body was found in violation of their wishes.
When Caylee was found, the Anthony's were generous and held a public memorial. That managed to attract criticism.
The Anthony's started a charity to help find missing children...again they can do no right.
George Anthony tried to kill himself. We all felt sorry for him. But still strangers tried to get 15 minutes of fame from this event.
George and Cindy were forced out their jobs due to this crime. The one thing that might give them some refuge from the big hole in their home and hearts has been denied them. Yes, they did get some licencing fees from Caylee pictures and videos. Instead of pocketing it they put it toward their daughter's defense. While the world criticizes this, they did not do it out of greed. In fact they nearly lost their home to foreclosure. Another thing they have been trashed about in the Caylee Blogosphere. They are criticized for being on disability. I dare anybody in this country to go through what they have and not be on disability.
Now with the trial approaching, protesters and vendors are expected to surround the Court House. Thee drive-by site seers have been driving through the neighborhood. Nasty phone calls and letters have started up.
Their is a huge difference between disagreement and downright nasty. Probably 96% of the criticism at the Anthony's has been nasty. It's time to stop. These people did not kill their Granddaughter. Yes, their has been reason to criticize. But criticism can be respectful.
It's time to show that the people who want Justice for Caylee, show that they are the better people in this never-ending firestorm. It's time to show compassion to the Anthony's. To that end I am asking Caylee supporters make a tangible showing of Christian (or Jewish or Islamic or whatever your faith) charity. The trial is going to be very stressful on this family. The crowds, press, and vendors won't make things any easier.
To this end I am asking Caylee supporters to send the Anthony's a gift card for a local Orlando restaurant. No pizza places please. Restaurants near the Court House would be an even nicer gesture. That way they won't have that added expense during the trial. Remember in a couple of months this story will fade from the daily news with either Casey's acquittal or conviction. Life will go on for us. The Anthony's will be left to pick up what remains of their shattered lives.
If you decide you want to show that you are the bigger person, send your card to their Attorney Mark Lippman. http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/32801-fl-mark-lippman-1290414.html
--Inspector Javert
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