It's a difficult case, no doubt about it, and the treatment of Tony Martin still splits UK opinion. However, what it's not is a "black and white" situation. Remember that the jury at his trial, who heard all the evidence, had to decide on shades of grey.
Like it or not, they came to a verdict after sitting throught the whole trial. If that decision does not sit well with your particular beliefs, then so be it. You are entitled to your opinion.
Just remember that the justice system in the UK (with all it's flaws) gives us one of the safest countries to live in in the world. If you really want to change it all to let "justice" be determined on the basis of "popular" acclaimation, be prepared for the return of public executions, the admisability of confessions extracted under duress etc. After all, nothing should be overlooked or excluded in the search for the "truth".
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Mouse
(Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)
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