Our system at work

Where are we supposed to park?

That’s been the mantra the last few days as a high profile case out of Natrona County moved into the Hot Springs County Courthouse and is expected to be here well over a week.

Yes, its a little inconvenient for us locals to have to walk a bit to get to the courthouse or the post office or the bank, the library or Public Health, but the upside to the situation is it isn’t costing us anything but a little inconvenience.

Because this trial was moved to Hot Springs County, Natrona County is footing the bill for everything, paying us for being here and using our facilities.

Not to mention, they are using our hotels, restaurants and gas stations.

We are fortunate in the United States that everyone is entitled to a fair trial, unlike some countries that can toss you into a dark cell for decades without anything remotely resembling a trial. This is a perfect example of our judicial system working to protect the innocent from unlawful incarceration.

The inconvenience won’t last forever and it is a good reminder of the democratic society we live in.