Scott Peterson trial ends on election day?

Good grief. This story already takes up too much time on cable news. I had hoped it would be finished before the election so that more time is spent on things that actually matter to the vast majority of Americans. Everytime the news talks about this case, they lose time they could be talking about the direction our country is headed (Iraq, economy, healthcare, etc).

Judge Delays Scott Peterson Trial

The judge told jurors closing arguments should be presented Nov. 1 and 2, and that the case should go to jurors Nov. 3.

I haven't followed this case because I don't see how it is more important than the many other murder cases across the country. But I am curious as to how this changes the news cycle.

•  Who Cares?

  Really?

  Everyone I know (and I don't just know people who aren't "asleep" so to speak), is not following this case and changes the channel whenever it's on.

  by Demise on Tue Oct 12, 2004 at 03:01:14 PM PDT

  •  correction

    doh, meant to say who "are" asleep.

    by Demise on Tue Oct 12, 2004 at 03:01:43 PM PDT

  •  Agreed

    I agree it is nonsense. Apparently it is good for ratings though, otherwise they wouldn't cover it so much.

    by jaydfwtx on Tue Oct 12, 2004 at 03:07:44 PM PDT