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...same people who cheered the verdict in Simpson's first trial criticized the decision in the second. As a black man, I understand their disillusionment just as I understood their jubilation. But why are so many so emotional about the whole affair? A number of those who rooted for Simpson's acquittal in the criminal trial openly expressed doubts about his innocence. Nevertheless they applauded the first decision with some misgivings. Why then are these people bemoaning the second verdict? The answer is that for blacks and whites alike, the issue was never Simpson's guilt or liability...
...Simpson is still a hero to many Americans. But I continue to have some questions for him: What was the chase in your Bronco (with the gun, passport and disguise) really about? Also, you spent lots of money to hire some of America's best lawyers to defend you--which you needed to do. You spent lots of money traveling to the Bahamas, Florida and Europe. But why haven't you spent more money to hire America's best private detectives to try to find Ron and Nicole's killer(s)? What are we missing, O.J.? Please be our hero...
Those discontented with the first Simpson trial can rest assured that the damages awarded to the plaintiffs in the second trial, coupled with the expense of an appeal and the hounding by creditors, will cause Simpson to endure a fate far worse than any prison sentence. JOHN K. DAVIS Gallup, New Mexico...
Most people think that Simpson was tried twice for the same crime and that he was found guilty the second time. A more apt name for the second trial would be kangaroo court. It brings to mind John Wayne's line as Marshal Rooster Cogburn, when he tells the bad guy that he'll get a fair trial and a fine hanging. RON FYTEN Pierz, Minnesota...
...that Simpson has won one and lost one, what's next for him? Perhaps another trial. We could make it two out of three. GENE CARTON St. Louis, Missouri...