Prosecutor Bill Douglas is nuts not to accept a penalty of life in prison without parole for suspected killer Joseph Duncan in exchange for guilty pleas to murder and kidnapping. So said my Huckleberries Online crowd:

*Bree: "It's not strange, it's down right stupid. It's all about ego."
*Marianne: "No trial; no Court TV fame and fortune. No brainer in more ways than one."
*CDADave: "Normally, I would say, 'Yep, try Duncan, give him the death penalty,' but aren't the feds gonna pursue the death penalty anyway? I think this is all about sparing little Shasta from more horrendous experiences."
*Duffer: "If Douglas doesn't accept the plea deal and insists on the high profile trial, I would suggest he retire from public service as he'll not get many votes in a re-election."
*Four Dog Mama: "Take the plea and let's all get on to other things. Spare this community another visit from Geraldo!!!"
*Cis: "What the (heck) is wrong with this person? Did someone say brains and he thought they said trains and took one? Douglas, it isn't about you. ... Get with the program. ... Stop this insanity. … Shasta has enough on her mind with her dad's surgery recovery without your grandstanding!!"
*CoeurGenX: "So life in prison? Or sentenced to death over a lengthy costly trial? How much would it cost to house (imprison) Duncan for the rest of his life? I say TRIAL, then FIRING SQUAD. No more money for him to write books/get married and other freaky things they do from prison."

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