Madeleine is barely mentioned anymore. She's only four and God knows what has happened to her - if she is found alive (as I hope she will be), she has a hugely difficult life ahead of her. Why doesn't anyone seem to understand it is the child that needs to be the focus here? And if you think the McCanns aren't concerned enough about their daughter - what makes you any better through the things you are writing here?
Can you please explain to me (preferably in a rational and inoffensive manner) what you feel is being achieved by continually making sick jokes, throwing about conspiracy theories and generally having a go at them?
2007-07-23 07:46:55 · 40 answers · asked by justasiam29 5 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
C - "these pair are not acting like normal parents with a missing daughter" - so tell me, what is a "normal" reaction to what is in no way a normal situation?
2007-07-23 08:00:15 · update #1
No-one has answered my question yet...
2007-07-23 08:00:43 · update #2
Curlynurse - How can you possibly know what they are thinking? You see them on TV for a matter of minutes in a day, and you have the right to judge? And still you haven't answered my question - what is the nastiness on this site achieving?
2007-07-23 08:04:29 · update #3
dave s - "If you truly believed that Maddys parents did nothing wrong, then I cant see your problem in bringing them before a judge" - I don't have any problem with that, I don't support the McCanns, I support Maddie - WHAT ARE YOU ALL ACHIEVING WAS WHAT I ASKED?
2007-07-23 08:07:24 · update #4
Greeney - where di I say I sympathised with the McCanns? I have not expressed an opinion on their actions because I, like everyone else here, do not know the entire story and I have no right to judge. Please do not attempt to form my views for me.
2007-07-23 08:48:15 · update #5
Greeney - I am "angry" as you put it because there are opinions and then there are people expressing opinions in a deliberately nasty, provacative and at times, sick manner. By asking this question people seem to have understood at long last there can be debate without all the cruel jibes and vitriol.
2007-07-23 20:58:19 · update #6
nothing is being achieved by having a go at the parents its not going to bring their litle girl back at the end of the day they have to live with the fact that they left their children home alone(and they need to live with that for the rest of their lifes) my heart really goes out to that wee girl(if shes still alive)god knows what she must be going through for goodness sake shes only a 4 year old wee girl who must be very frightened my heart breaks every time i hear anything about her abduction her parents know deep down that they are partly to blame but slagging them off isn't gonna help anyone i hope they find her safe and well and if they do they will have to explain to her what they did( leaving her alone) my thoughts are with the family every day
2007-07-23 12:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you want the honest truth as I see it, we aren't achieveing anything at the moment. However, as long as Maddie is missing I will continue to A) Believe that her parents were negligent and far more than just "naive" (as they put it) and B) Make my voice and opinion heard. I have as much right as anyone to my opinion, and from what I've seen in the Press, there needs to be a balanced debate on the issue. If this is the only place to do that, then so be it.
The ramifications of the McCann's actions will continue to spread for a long time, IMHO. Even if Maddie is found (alive, I desperately hope) the precedence of parents shirking their responsibilty and being praised for it is terrifying. Do you honestly think that this will not effect other cases of child neglect in the future? Why is it ok for them, but not for anyone else to leave their children in a situation that was unsafe and absolutely stupid?
Maddie and her safety have always been my main focus in this case, I have a 9 year old and a 6 year old myself, however I am not going to join the "deification" of a couple who failed in their duties as parents. It's that simple. As I said, the Press in the UK seems to be terrified of upsetting the McCann's, and they do have my deepest, sincerest sympathy for what they are having to endure, but it is nothing to what is happening (God Forbid) or has happened to their poor child. I refuse to stand by and let a whitewash happen with regards to this case. They have to take responsibility for what they didn't do, and as Yahoo Answers is the only place that seems to allow a (relatively) balanced debate, this is where I will stay.
I hope that was rational and inoffensive enough for you, and I too pray to any Gods that she will be found safe and sound, but my concern is with her, not the feelings of her parents who (lets not forget) left their three children alone, in an unlocked room every night for FOUR nights.
2007-07-23 09:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by lululaluau 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think that what you are missing is the fact that the anti McCanns, as we have been dubbed, are just angry at the fact the parents left their children alone in the first place. The only difference between us is that we dislike the parents for placing Maddy in the situation whereas you sympathize with them. I can't say that any of us are wrong as such. It is just different ways of looking at the problem. I think that sometimes the views on here get a little heated and throw things out of proportion a little but basically we must all care about Maddy to be talking about it. As for the 'how is it helping' part you are right it's not. Then again a trip to see the pope and 900 000 in donations doesn't seem to be all that helpful either. If the McCanns are found guilty of doing something to Madeleine in the future will you be saying the same thing? I would like the parents to be questioned more about the whole situation if it helps solve the mystery of where she is. I realize people disagree and have no animosity towards anyone for their views, I'm sorry if you feel animosity towards me for mine.
I was trying to use 'you' as a plural term not singular. Sorry if you are taking offense at that too. I really don't get why you seem so angry at people because of their opinions. That's all it is and I'm sure that the world will continue to turn no matter what I think about a subject.
2007-07-23 08:35:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 2⤋
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2016-09-30 12:47:58 · answer #4 · answered by gavilanes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here goes, rationally and inoffensively....
I think I speak for all in saying that we all want Madeleine found, preferably safe and well.
We don't know the McCanns personally - only selective broadcasts or a two minute news item. The facts in front of us are that these two so called parents, left three little children alone in an apartment to suffer the consequences while they went off out for a meal.
Personally I don't give a damn about the McCanns or what they're going through - I don't know them so why should I. Maybe they are caring, generous people, maybe they're scum of the earth - none of us know. This is where the media blackout has been a negative thing, there's been no-one interviewed whatsoever saying what wonderful people/parents/doctors they are.
I think you need to tell the McCanns that their daughter needs to be the focus. We have daddy dear swanning off (again) from country to country and a daily blog where Madeleine's name doesn't even get a mention unless it's 'fund' related. There's also the constant misspelling of his own daughter's name - unforgiveable.
Drop the conspiracy and concentrate on the theories. There's no evidence at all that Madeleine was abducted. There have to be other theories - this child has just vanished into thin air going on the evidence found so far.
The only concern since day one has been for Madeleine and her safe return, the parents can carry on jogging.
2007-07-23 08:07:56 · answer #5 · answered by puffcandy007 3 · 14⤊ 3⤋
The reason that feelings are running so high is because we are thinking about Maddie. People are angry, very angry about the fact that her parents left her in the first place - if they had been responsible parents they would not have done this. Because of their actions - she is gone - hopefully not but quite likely dead. You will be surprised about what the constant ranting will achieve - it is likely to be justice for Maddy. I read in a paper that the police have been watching chat rooms and sites similar to this and were shocked to discover exactly that "normal" people i.e not in team McCann actually feel about the case. So you see, in the end, this might be what brings justice for Maddy - her parents investigated for child abandonment/neglect. Be honest, the chances are finding her alive are slim - you have to be realistic. Seeing pictures of Gerry McCann smiling and laughing his head off are quite disturbing as is their daily blog updating us on their daily jogs.
2007-07-23 11:04:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that everyone's point is that the McCanns themselves are not making Madeleine the focus of their big media campaign an publicity tour, but rather THEIR public grief over THEIR loss of Madeleine seems to be their focus. Along with the number of interviews and meetings with high-profile public officials they can weasel their way into. The whole situation DOES sound suspicious. The McCanns didn't have a problem leaving their little girl alone in the hotel room instead of hiring a babysitter, but they suddenly have the resources to go globetrotting around on a publicity tour? Right. This just emphasizes where the word "sympathy" falls in the dictionary....
2007-07-23 08:17:21 · answer #7 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 9⤊ 2⤋
it achieves disharmony, today has been horrendous on here, I don't advocate what the McCanns did, but there has been no 'debate' today just page after page of childish taunts and prejudice. it hasn't been nice to be on here today, because I could see it degenerating into nothing more than a bunch of children in a playground.
The 'popular' people think in order to remain 'popular' they have to maintain their stance at the top of the tree by constantly making inane and useless ststements masquerading as 'questions', in much the same way that bullies carry on victimising their prey because their cohorts stand around applauding their actions and it makes them feel superior.
I would like to thank cats and dogs today for providing me with some light entetainment in his funny and innocent posts, because it certainly isn't user friendly in here much at the moment
And before you start - No I do not support what the McCanns did, but I don't like being reminded of school bullies
2007-07-23 10:06:06 · answer #8 · answered by Eden* 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Its pointless to try and make people understand how mean they are, 'funandgames'.
Its a 'mob' sickness. When hate and prejudice get a hold, good manners and logic suffer. Whatever happened to reason and order. This is a lynching.
Regardless of all the peculiar circumstances, we have no right to judge until all the facts are out in the open.
The McCanns may be guilty of neglect, but that doesn't alter the fact that their lovely little girl has been abducted. Our chief reaction should be one of sympathy for them in their grief, they will surely be their own judges of their shortcomings, for the rest of their lives......long after we have forgotten all about it.
2007-07-23 09:54:14 · answer #9 · answered by Cilly Buggah 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The point is that the parents do not seem to be concerned about Madeleine. They are too busy jetting around the world and getting money for their fund. I don't think there is anyone who does not want Madeleine to be found safe, but they just don't like the parents attempts at becoming celebrities.
2007-07-23 08:31:50 · answer #10 · answered by dreaming_angel1983 5 · 8⤊ 1⤋