The Anatomy of a Modern Day Witch-hunt(The Persecution of Michael Skakel)

Everywhere, the dangers of making scapegoats of INNOCENT PEOPLE is painfully clear. Crazed behavior can erupt when led by unscrupulous leaders who manipulate public opinion to enlarge their power. This results in great harm--pain and imprisonment to the innocent.Modern day witch-hunts, as in the persecution of Michael Skakel do not simply illuminate the evils of people who desire power. They also bring out the good inherent in those with compassion and courage, those men and women who speak out when they see cruelty and injustice done to their fellow human beings.