As for the Casey Anthony trial...
DR Cillaliz touched on this yesterday... -How did "everyone" get so personally invested in this case? The reaction on Twitter really caught me off guard. People were truly angry and confused about the verdict. It's not like this was the only murder case in the country right now, nor was it the only verdict handed down today. Yes, it's a tragic case, but... She didn't kill your child, and from what little I've read, it's not like this case would have set any precedents or changed any laws.