The prediction markets gave the New Orleans Saints only a 40.52% chance of winning Superbowl 44. Coming in to tonight's game, they were clearly the underdog. Even President Obama referred to them as the underdog team, saying "I guess I am rooting a little bit for the Saints as the underdog, partly just because when I think about what's happened in New Orleans over the last several years and how much that team means to them. You know, I'm pretty sympathetic."
But sometimes, like in the court system, the underdog actually wins. The Saints' upset 31-17 victory tonight over the Indianapolis Colts sent a message that can reverberate in many areas of life: Even when the odds are stacked against you - don't lose hope. Show determination and perseverance and keep your faith.
This principle applies to all those who are caught in the American judicial system. There's no guarantee you'll come out from the belly of this beast healthy or whole. No one can promise you justice, particularly because you're up against a harsh, bureaucratic system that prefers finality to fairness, judicial tradition to justice. But if you will be determined, focused, and committed to your cause - sometimes the underdog wins!
Congratulations Saints!
