The dingo did eat her baby

Lindy Chamberlain is a famous name in Australia for all the wrong reasons. I wasn't even born when this case first came into to public scrutiny, but I've always thought that Lindy was innocent and a dingo did in fact take her 9 week old baby Azaria Chamberlain all those many years ago. While watching Sunrise this morning, the question was raised whether Lindy and her family deserve an apology from Australia. In my opinion, an apology doesn't quite cut it. Not only did Lindy serve years in jail for a crime she did not commit, but this tragedy has shaped their family and the way they go about their lives.  The fact that 32 years later, the court ruled Lindy Chamberlain and her family innocent, is an ultimate display of persistence, determination and courage.  After four inquests, a murder trial and a judicial inquiry, Lindy and her family have fought for justice like no one ever has. After the coroner broke down offering her deepest sympathy for the family, not a dry eye was seen in the courtroom. The awaiting press applauded them as they walked out of the courtroom proudly displaying Azaria Chamberlain's death certificate. I can't help but feel that the Australian public, Australian government and specifically N.T's government owe this family something more then they could ever possibly give.