Deliberate Day 23

The court case is now over (phew) and the defendant was found guilty on all three counts.

I don't think it's really necessary to go into the details of the case.  It wasn't that "dramatic" of a case but the whole thing makes me sad.

And proud.

I am sad because this young man wasn't more than 24 at the most.  While I agreed with the verdict - it's just sad.  Most of this case revolved around theft and drugs.

I hate what controlled substances of any kind do to people.  I listened to the testimony in this case and I just felt very sad.

I am proud of our justice system.

I realize we're not perfect but we still have the best system in the world and I am proud.

I am proud to be an American.

Deliberately.