Wednesday, January 02, 2002

 

Should they or shouldn't they?

Zacarias Moussaoui, who is suspected of being a highjacker who didn't make it onto an airplane on Sept. 11, will be going to trial later this year. Court TV believes the proceedings should be open to the public and broadcast on television. Prosecuters don't think so.

Citing the "circus" of the O.J. Simpson trial, a lawyer told "Today's" Matt Lauer that cameras don't belong in a courtroom and she's afraid cameras in the Moussaoui case would cause a repeat of the O.J. fiasco.

Uh, hello? Is she really comparing this guy and his trial to O.J.? I think the only comparison will be the ratings.

Americans need to see this trial. It may be the only form of closure we get in regard to Sept. 11. The public execution of Osama bin Laden would be the best form of closure, but it's unlikely he'll be captured alive. Aside from his underestimating the spirit of America, he's an intelligent man. He'll see to it that George W. doesn't get want we all know he wants -- a face-to-face confrontation.

So with bin Laden out of the picture, Americans need something. This trial, at least for now, is as close as we're going to get to getting what we need. Let Court TV's cameras in the courtroom.

posted by Anne 1/02/2002 12:11:00 PM