Who the hell cares? Let's spend that $50 million on improving the schools and assisting the students on Chicago's South Side!

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, convicted on one felony charge, leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Tuesday

Retry this case? Lord love a duck!

I will agree that Rod Blagojevich is a sleazy freak of nature. But all the Federal prosecutors will get out of a "new" trial will be the distinct honor of fattening the pockets of both the prosecuting and defense attorneys to the tune of something more than $50 million. I'd surely be able to come up with something better than another (very poor) TV reality show for that kind of dough.

There are children on Chicago's South Side (read The Bridge) who would dearly love to have their lives improved to the tune of that kind of money.

For that matter, why not set up food banks in randomly selected cities around the U.S.? How far would $50 million go ... hmm ...

Admittedly, with a 95% conviction rate, the prosecution should be embarrassed, but should we help them regain some respect at such a cost?

I say, "hang this one up and let Blago cool his heels for five years in some Federal penitentiary."