Roeder convicted of murdering Kan. abortion provider

AP reports swift and sure justice for a cold-blooded, unrepentant murderer:

A man who said he killed prominent Kansas abortion provider Dr. George Tiller in order to save the lives of unborn children was convicted Friday of murder.

The jury deliberated for just 37 minutes before finding Scott Roeder, 51, of Kansas City, Mo., guilty of premeditated, first-degree murder in the May 31 shooting death.

He faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years when he is sentenced March 9. Prosecutor Nola Foulston said she would pursue a so-called "Hard 50" sentence, which would require Roeder to serve at least 50 years before he can be considered for parole.

37 minutes is about the time it takes to read the judge's instructions. Not only was there no reasonable doubt, there was no doubt whatever.