This all happened about 10 miles from me, in Clear Lake, TX. People here are PISSED. I've overheard people talking in the grocery store and the library about it, and they really do want to "burn her at the stake."
I've just never understood why most people were not more sympathetic about the facts of this case. Yes, she knew she was doing wrong ("technically", in terms of the definition of insanity), but her illness took control and would not let her stop. I don't think she should be freed or anything, but to lock her up without real medical help for the rest of her life is just insane and inhuman.
I hope this trial starts real discussion about health care and treatment and compassion for those suffering from all forms of mental illness, not just about post-partem depression.