Guilty until proven innocent?

The internet has become the modern form of a lynch mob—not as deadly, but it can destroy lives. Internet vigilantism is now part of the new lexicon. From the bullying girls in Holyoke, MA, to all those fans jealous of the Patriots’ success, the internet has taken over mob decision making, where e-vigilantes determine right or wrong based on emotional responses over reason and logic. The court of public opinion is now Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media that provide ready soap...