I hear ya.
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This works for the benefit of everyone. It is a way to try to protect ALL witnesses and the integrity of whatever testimony they have to give. Redacting the names and identifying info is a good thing. I hope it works and has the intended effect. Doesn't matter if it is a pro-prosecution OR pro-defense witness, maybe the tabloids will have a bit harder time identifying them and offering them lots of $$$$ to sell their story. Not to mention, in that other high profile FL case, I remember feeling so bad for most of those witnesses. I'll never forget watching reporters stalk the boyfriend - going so far as chasing him into a Chili's restaurant. He looked like a trapped animal on that video. I felt terrible for him as he had done everything in his power to avoid them.
From a selfish standpoint, nobody loves the Sunshine Laws more than me! Sleuthing docs is my favorite thing ever. However, no witness should have to endure what they do in high profile cases simply because they have witnessed something. I hope Florida considers some amendments considering their experiences with this case and the Anthony case. I don't know how they would do it but when cases get the amount of national attention like these, they need to come up with something to protect the witnesses. At least the redactions are a start. I hope that helps some. I have my doubts, but for all the witnesses sakes, I hope it works.