[Vision2020] Reactions To Hanging

[Chasuk]

On 12/30/06, Andreas Schou <ophite at gmail.com> wrote:


> Am I the only one who was made uncomfortable by the hanging? The
> punishment was warranted, but the trial was a mockery and an utter
> disaster. It's like cheering for a lynching.

I read this sentiment a lot, but I'm not quite certain why the trial
was considered a mockery, or a disaster.  From my readings about it,
the judge was much more tolerant and lenient than I would have been;
the frequent outbursts and ridiculous theatrics would never have been
allowed in my court.