People forget now, but there was a lot of controversy over the OJ Simpson case

To many of us, nearly 30 years after the trial, it seems pretty clear the man was guilty, and got away with murder because he had expensive attorneys. But at the time, with the Rodney King beating fresh in everyone's minds and the police looking like they could literally get away with murder, there was a lot of mistrust of law enforcement among the black community. Even a case with overwhelming circumstantial evidence like the OJ case raised doubts in the minds of people who felt abandoned by the people whose job it is to protect the public.

What side did you take in the OJ case? I think y'all can guess what I think, but I'm interested in your opinions.

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sarabee1995 · 26-30, FVIP

Clearly (to me) a case of a man with money and power buying his way out of trouble. This story happens all too often in American jurisprudence. The only thing unusual about this case is the skin color of the rich and powerful man.

AndysAttic · 56-60, M

@sarabee1995 I agree with this answer, anyone else would have been taken to the phucking cleaners.

Regardless of race.

sarabee1995 · 26-30, FVIP

@AndysAttic Anyone without money and power, yes.

LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

@AndysAttic @sarabee1995 I agree. It was never about race. It was about a man with enough money to buy his way out of trouble. It's just that it was right on the heels of the Rodney King thing, so everybody was questioning it.