Wow, when you lose Nancy Grace you're really screwed. (VIDEO) Feruguson.

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3. My take on Ms Grace (I'll admit I avoid her with a passion)

She is all about punishing people. It doesn't matter who you are or the circumstances that lead to any possible prosecution, she wants vengeance. It's a good media tactic. It will always bring in an audience. And one thing you have to admit is that commercial media is all about audience.
Our national identity is built upon a few very perverse views of the world that only historical amnesia or thoughtful, realistic reflection can defeat. First would be the the self shame and condemnation of those that can't live a perfect life based on our puritanical roots. The other is the Calvinist view that those of great wealth are being rewarded by god for their virtue.
Additionally, the whole "greed is good" era of the 80's sold us on the idea that it was all well and good to play suckers for all they were worth because if they couldn't protect their interests, it was just their fault.