<p>I have read much about the trial. My heart bleeds for all three young people involved. But avenging a death by destroying two other lives is not justice. The evidence was inconclusive. The case was mishandled.</p>
<p>My husband, the very (obnoxiously) fair and dispassionate attorney, is infuriated by what has happened to Amanda Knox and her co defendant. They were “guilty” of being young, sexually indiscreet, and a lot of behaviors that many of our kids engage in, whether we know about it or not. There is evidence and then there are prejudices against youth/beauty/and yes, “rich” American kids who come to Europe.</p>
<p>We were planning a trip to Europe last summer. My husband refused to go to Italy. I am sure the Knox family doesn’t/didn’t want there to be an American boycott of Italy due to the horrible repercussions for their daughter. But this could happen to anyone’s child.</p>