Brave statements and wise ones too.
It is indeed hard for a small population to impose justice on itself. We must, must must do better. NOW.
Yesterday's rendering of a murder conviction based on the recorded testimony of an eyewitness who was subsequently killed in an attempt to keep her from testifying is a strong statement by the judiciary, and may save a few lives downline. You can kill people, but you can't kill the truth if it is sought impartially, recorded well, and ultimately respected.