Madeleine McCann

[Arthurgray50@blu]

I think that everyone is going past the point that was made about Maddie, there has been no suggestion that she has been abducted by a 'p', but the suggestion has been said that she has been taken by 'someone/s' who deal in child trafficking, no one has suggested she has been taken by the low lifes of this world, which the court's tend to treat with kid gloves, that are back on the streets within a couple of years, and also remember that as this forum, is l believe that is shown round all cable areas, it is rather sick and insensitive to say or even suggest that she may be 'D' as relatives may read these forums, all we have to hope and pray is that she is safe and well, and we ALL look forward to having her back with her family -and yes, the McCann did make a mistake, and they are damn well paying for it in the worst way possible.

Those who are whinging about the extensive media coverage, you have a choice, so use it. You are not being forced to watch something at gun point.

[c_r]

Originally Posted by Mick

Those who are whinging about the extensive media coverage, you have a choice, so use it. You are not being forced to watch something at gun point.

Very true but surely we're entitled to comment about it?

Originally Posted by c_r

Very true but surely we're entitled to comment about it?

What and let this thread sink further into the depths of lower morals, jeez, a girl is missing and all some can complain about is it being in the news too much. Whatever next?

[Tezcatlipoca]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

I think that everyone is going past the point that was made about Maddie, there has been no suggestion that she has been abducted by a 'p', but the suggestion has been said that she has been taken by 'someone/s' who deal in child trafficking, no one has suggested she has been taken by the low lifes of this world, which the court's tend to treat with kid gloves, that are back on the streets within a couple of years, and also remember that as this forum, is l believe that is shown round all cable areas, it is rather sick and insensitive to say or even suggest that she may be 'D' as relatives may read these forums, all we have to hope and pray is that she is safe and well, and we ALL look forward to having her back with her family -and yes, the McCann did make a mistake, and they are damn well paying for it in the worst way possible.

Trafficking? Not seen that suggestion myself. And trafficked for what... could still end up in the hands of a "p".


How is it sick & insensitive to be realistic & admit that - as horrible as it is - she is probably dead by now (or "worse"). It's been 16 days now since Madeleine was abducted... which is an eternity...

Originally Posted by Mick

Those who are whinging about the extensive media coverage, you have a choice, so use it. You are not being forced to watch something at gun point.

True. And I do exercise that choice (I've been avoiding the papers, & switch over from News24/SkyNews whenever the Madeleine story comes on).

But it would be nice for the media to actually cover other *news* more, instead of this insane OTT media frenzy over the Madeleine story which we have at the moment (especially pointless as nothing else has actually happened... yet we still get "Live from the Algarve!" every x minutes). Other things are happening in the UK & the world which are more important, yet it seems that this is the only thing which is happening. And the media has behaved ridiculously.

[c_r]

Originally Posted by Mick

What and let this thread sink further into the depths of lower morals, jeez, a girl is missing and all some can complain about is it being in the news too much. Whatever next?

As I've said before, I feel really sorry for the poor girl and hope she's ok. It doesn't take away the fact that her parents were disgracefully negligent. And why she should be so much better than all the other children who will die today is incomprehensible. Hey but I hope it makes you feel better Mick.

Originally Posted by Matt D

But it would be nice for the media to actually cover other *news* more, instead of this insane OTT media frenzy over the Madeleine story which we have at the moment (especially pointless as nothing else has actually happened... yet we still get "Live from the Algarve!" every x minutes). Other things are happening in the UK & the world which are more important, yet it seems that this is the only thing which is happening. And the media has behaved ridiculously.

More important things happening you say and the media are not covering it, funny I've seen the following reported recently....

Gordon Brown is the New Prime Minister, in waiting.

Tony Blair's surprise visit to Iraq, whilst at the same time two morter bomb explosions rock the city.

Majority of the news being reported, (Yes there is actually other news being reported, despite what you say) is politics, usual drivel then, so this is more important happenings than Maddie going missing?

[Mal]

Originally Posted by Mick

Majority of the news being reported, (Yes there is actually other news being reported, despite what you say) is politics, usual drivel then, so this is more important happenings than Maddie going missing?

Has anything new happened with Maddie, that needs to be reported?

Originally Posted by c_r

As I've said before, I feel really sorry for the poor girl and hope she's ok. It doesn't take away the fact that her parents were disgracefully negligent. And why she should be so much better than all the other children who will die today is incomprehensible. Hey but I hope it makes you feel better Mick.

You cannot start to argue about every child on the planet that might of died today. Because tomorrow is another day and then the day after that, deaths due to accident or natural causes cannot be prevented and it will inevitably go on 365 days a year, it holds no bearing on this topic.

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Originally Posted by Mal

Has anything new happened with Maddie, that needs to be reported?

Is anything new being reported?

[Mal]

Originally Posted by Mick

Is anything new being reported?

Well, you answered your own question earlier, what about answering mine

Originally Posted by Mick

You cannot start to argue about every child on the planet that might of died today. Because tomorrow is another day and then the day after that, deaths due to accident or natural causes cannot be prevented and it will inevitably go on 365 days a year, it holds no bearing on this topic.

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Is anything new being reported?

but avoidable deaths do ,and highlighting ways to keep children safer could save lives and make a positive difference

[c_r]

[QUOTE=Mick;34309464]You cannot start to argue about every child on the planet that might of died today. Because tomorrow is another day and then the day after that, deaths due to accident or natural causes cannot be prevented and it will inevitably go on 365 days a year, it holds no bearing on this topic.

Doh!

[Tezcatlipoca]

Originally Posted by Mick

More important things happening you say and the media are not covering it, funny I've seen the following reported recently....

Gordon Brown is the New Prime Minister, in waiting.

Tony Blair's surprise visit to Iraq, whilst at the same time two morter bomb explosions rock the city.

Majority of the news being reported, (Yes there is actually other news being reported, despite what you say) is politics, usual drivel then, so this is more important happenings than Maddie going missing?

I know that other stuff is being covered.


However, it is not being covered anywhere near as much as the Madeleine story - especially considering that nothing else has actually happened.


And, yes, I do believe that the other stuff is more important.


I believe that covering the whole "Next PM" thing is more important than endless OTT non-updates regarding the abduction of one girl.

I believe that covering today's mortar attacks in Iraq is more important.

I believe that covering the ongoing violence in Iraq is more important.

I believe that covering the UK & US soldiers killed in Iraq & the US soldiers abducted in Iraq is more important.

I believe the fall of Paul Wolfowitz is more important.

Etc. etc. etc.

While the Madeliene story is sad & sickening, & I hope (though doubt) that she will be found alive & well, at the end of the day, in the grand scheme of things, it is only really important to her family.


And the UK media has, as usual, behaved terribly.

Originally Posted by Mal

Has anything new happened with Maddie, that needs to be reported?

No.

Originally Posted by Mick

You cannot start to argue about every child on the planet that might of died today. Because tomorrow is another day and then the day after that, deaths due to accident or natural causes cannot be prevented and it will inevitably go on 365 days a year, it holds no bearing on this topic.

And ones which are not accidental or natural causes?

What about the 450+ young people who have gone missing in the UK since Madeleine was taken?

What about the insane numbers of children regularly abducted in Africa to be used as child slaves or sex slaves or child soldiers?


Where is their media frenzy, where is their "fighting fund" & celebrity appeal & so on?

[marky]

Originally Posted by Matt D

Where is their media frenzy, where is their "fighting fund" & celebrity appeal & so on?

I believe this fund is for all people that are in the same situation

[peanut]

Originally Posted by marky

I believe this fund is for all people that are in the same situation

Again you've totally missed the point made.