Comments on: Madeleine McCann - A Lesson From History And Gypsies

By: carole thein

carole thein — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:47:53 +0000

as u say anonymous….a fairly obvious observation…so why make it again!!

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:54:59 +0000

I am sure that we have all made mistakes at some time, regarding our children, that does not, however, make us bad parents.

This couple make a mistake, granted, but do these people who are being downright nasty, not read the rest of the news?
What about the mother who stood by and watched her daughter being raped, what about the mothers who go on holiday and leave their kids unattended, and what about the mothers who “love” their boyfriends so much, that they allow them to shake their babies to death? These are the mothers we should be nasty about, not this couple.
For gods sake, yes the McCanns made a mistake, but they are paying for it now, so please leave them alone to try to find their daughter.
I wholeheartedly admire their strength and courage in their plight, and will support them until Madeleine is found.

By: Val Ryan

Val Ryan — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:40:07 +0000

I am for ever being amazed at the way fellow human beings react, in such a holier than thou attitude. How in the first place could someone walk in to someone elses appartment and take a sleeping child away for God knows what purpose, this child was loved cared for and happy, she wasn’t abused or mistreated and needed saving. So whoever took her because they put their needs above the life of the childs. Then we have those who point the finger and blame her parents, shouting “neglect”They want us to believe they have raised a family and never made a mistake, never left a baby in a pram unattended while they nipped in a shop, or left the baby in the car or the toddler playing in the garden?left the baby on the sofa and took your eyes off them for a second? Well I know of many who have put their children to bed then sat outside in the back garden enjoying a nice summer evening with friends. they are all innocent actions but they could all lead to the loss of a child, “there but for the grace of God” most of us got away with it. The McCanns didn’t,now if they stay and keep searching they are damned, yes they have two other children, but it doesn’t make any difference if they had twenty two more children. They have lost one, one who could be going through hell and as any parent who love their children will tell you, they are going through that hell with her every minute of every day. I am sure they do not want your pity or your sympathy they need your help and your prayers. They sure have mine. God Bless.

By: Christian Lehmann

Christian Lehmann — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:02:44 +0000

I wonder why the indications leading to a gypsy camp are not taken serious. Is it “politically incorrect” to assume that the little girl was stolen by gypsies? Actually, there IS a big gypsy population in this area - and any policeman will confirm that high crime rates among gypsies are more than just racist prejudice.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:25:17 +0000

“If releasing a balloon makes us feel we are doing something to help or to lift spirits of people who are affected by these terrible events”

Affected by these events? Can we re-word it to say, “People who left three toddlers alone in an unlocked ground-floor apartment, even though they are well-educated (doctors), and child care was available”?

Yes, that’s more like it.

I am very angry for what these people have done to heir child through their negligence. VERY angry. And now they want pity and sympathy? Maddie gets my sympathy, and those twins, who are still with neglectful parents. The guy can’t even hang on to his wallet. Give me a break.

By: Debra

Debra — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:19:05 +0000

To those like ladonna, who are not sure what good releasing a balloon for Madeleine from Newcastle could be. I will highlight the significance:

There was an appeal for a nationwide balloon release for tommorrow(FRIDAY 22nd June) . The reason is to highlight awareness of the missing children, not only Madeleine..

I am sorry if you think it is irrelevant, but to me anything that can help keep the profile high for Madeleine and other children who have been abducted has to be a good thing….Also, for anyone out there like myself that has spent hours, days and weeks worrying and feeling sick hoping little Madeleine and other will be returned home. If releasing a balloon makes us feel we are doing something to help or to lift spirits of people who are affected by these terrible events..I am there, to do whatever it takes.I feel sorry for you,if you have missed the whole point of the exercise.
Or it could be that you are totally unaware of this event planned for 22nd June….i appeal to you and everyone that reads this ….wherever you live …whether it is NEWCASTLE or NEW YORK let off some balloons .

for those who haven’t heard of the release….type in balloon release for Madeleine…read up…then you decide. Hope this helps out….

By: Dick Atterbull

Dick Atterbull — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:40:31 +0000

Of course blame the Gypsies! They won’t fight back!

By:

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:00:10 +0000

Would it really? if you believe that…..and, as you say try not to criticise.
Perhaps the McCanns could help by looking after their children, a fairly obvious observation

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:22:34 +0000

Hi there,
What a world we live in?!!
Does it matter if someone wants to release a balloon, if it raises public awareness then that is what counts.
We should try not to criticise what other people are doing or not doing.
At least Maddy’s parents are bringing together a system which is in aid of all the children that go missing.
If we all did a little something to help in our own way the world would be a much better place.

By:

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:07:58 +0000

Gerry has lost his wallet, oh my goodness!! The whole of Europe must come to standstill and a moments silence. Bankers must spell out ‘Find Gerry’s Wallet’. People must be seen to be caring. Do you have the link for the new Fund?

Has he looked down the back of the sofa yet,or is he leaving that to Interpol?

By: Help@Hand

Help@Hand — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:49:24 +0000

Please help Gerry McCann find his stolen wallet aswell as his daughter Madeleine of course. A poster is available for download here:

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/4366/whereishiswallyzz0.jpg

By: myra

myra — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:08:52 +0000

I dont believe any of this gypsies thing. IT took 3 weeks for him to say something. IF he care so much to help like he said he would have call the police right an then.NOT even the police have any clue.I think the media is misleading the police and all of us

By: Meg

Meg — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:58:11 +0000

I wonder how long it will take the ever so laid back portugese police to follow up on this sighting!!!!???.

By:

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:48:59 +0000

The man who may have seen Madeleine , Maria, said it was 3 weeks ago. I think its sadly pi in the sky now, as he didn’t tell anyone until now.

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:23:04 +0000

was press has disclosed that madeleine may have been abducted by gypsies?

By:

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:43:11 +0000

Going way back didn’t the Lindburghs use a lot of publicity to find their son, but that may have been as they were so high profile anyway

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:18:59 +0000

Then again maybe not………….what does this mean.

Sorry dont understand this reply.
So all these theories, rumours & gossip reported as Newa must be a good thing as it highlights the story.

I meant that the publicity her parents are generating must be a good thing, NOT the rumours and gossip, as I feel that this is distressing to her parents who are will obviously be very distressed anyway.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:39:09 +0000

Ann : “I think that anything at all that can highlight this little girl’s disappearance can only be a good thing.”

So all these theories, rumours & gossip reported as Newa must be a good thing as it highlights the story.

Ann : “This must be very distressing for her parents, hearing about these theories, and then being let down, when nothing is found.”

Then again maybe not.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:37:51 +0000

ignore me…I misread the name…

A long day.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:31:33 +0000

Hi Paul

Sorry I dont understand your post. Who is Martin Schwartz? What do you mean about learning a lesson about no publicity?

Is this in relation to my post above? have you got the wrong person, or are you referring to another post on another thread somewhere?