Madeleine McCann

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees

The black and white minstrel show, comedians being sexist and racist all things that used to occur, does not mean it is acceptable though.......

We use to send kiddies up chimneys too!

Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees

The black and white minstrel show, comedians being sexist and racist all things that used to occur, does not mean it is acceptable though.......

On the contrary, I think sexism and racism are acceptable, but not in good taste, as a part of the freedoms of speech and expression we used to enjoy. And children are too often stifled by the "protection" they are subjected to.

That's not to say that leaving children as young as the McCanns were/are is a good thing, but nor do their parents deserve the condemnation they have received IMO.

Originally Posted by freezin

On the contrary, I think sexism and racism are acceptable, but not in good taste, as a part of the freedoms of speech and expression we used to enjoy. And children are too often stifled by the "protection" they are subjected to.

That's not to say that leaving children as young as the McCanns were/are is a good thing, but nor do their parents deserve the condemnation they have received IMO.

Slightly off-topic, but wow!

You wouldn't be a white middle-class male, by any chance?

I personally think cannibalism is acceptable, but not in good taste (unless you add enough seasonings........).

[mrmistoffelees]

[QUOTE=freezin;34393562]On the contrary, I think sexism and racism are acceptable, but not in good taste, as a part of the freedoms of speech and expression we used to enjoy. And children are too often stifled by the "protection" they are subjected to.

That's not to say that leaving children as young as the McCanns were/are is a good thing, but nor do their parents deserve the condemnation they have received IMO.[/QUOTE]


Erm, they don't ? And why would that be ?

[Mr_love_monkey]

Originally Posted by foreverwar

I personally think cannabilism is acceptable, but not in good taste (unless you add enough seasonings........).

...and clowns always taste funny

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey

...and clowns always taste funny

erm, are we still talking about cannibalism?

[Saaf_laandon_mo]

Originally Posted by foreverwar

I personally think cannabilism is acceptable, but not in good taste (unless you add enough seasonings........).

my boss is wondering why i've just spat my coffee onto my keyboard, and am giggling like a bufoon

Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees

Erm, they don't ? And why would that be ?

Because none of us are perfect, because the McCanns are being tried in kangaroo courts all over the web by people who don't have access to all the evidence, perhaps?

Do you agree with the poster who thinks they should be "strung up"?

Originally Posted by foreverwar

You wouldn't be a white middle-class male, by any chance?

No, I wouldn't, but thank you for asking, not assuming, this time.

[ikthius]

Originally Posted by freezin

Kate McCann gave an interview to "The Independent" in early August ...

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/cri...cle2836182.ece

After reading it, do you stand by your comments, especially the "strung up" remark? And do the other members of the McCann's party also deserve that sentence? Some of them also left their children alone on the same basis, or does your judgement only apply to the parents whose child disappeared?

dude, they have had time to discuss what to say to the media, they should not have left their kids alone no matter what?
if you have kids, do you go out for meals with your other half, and leave 3 children all under 4 alone?????????

yes I stand by what I say....

so you condone their actions to go out for a meal? and leave their kids alone in a foreign country for about an hour to socialise?

I dont even care what is getting said in interviews, I bet they asked for cash for the interviews as well, bloody cheek.

If I was an editor, I would say get all dirt on them

[peanut]

Originally Posted by ikthius

If I was an editor, I would say get all dirt on them

They are, hence the 'did they sedate the kids so they can go out for dinner' theory.

Today's Mirror's headlines "Kate weeps in Maddy's room' A good example of overdoing it to the point people get sick of it, which in turns turns to dislike and anger against them in the end. They wanted the media, the media will use them to whatever sells papers.

Originally Posted by freezin

...snippety snip snip..
No, I wouldn't, but thank you for asking, not assuming, this time.

OMG, you're Ann Coulter!

[ikthius]

Originally Posted by peanutkp

They are, hence the 'did they sedate the kids so they can go out for dinner' theory.

that is a new one to me, not heard that one......

anyway, thats me out of here

ik

Originally Posted by ikthius

dude, they have had time to discuss what to say to the media, they should not have left their kids alone no matter what?
if you have kids, do you go out for meals with your other half, and leave 3 children all under 4 alone?????????

yes I stand by what I say....

so you condone their actions to go out for a meal? and leave their kids alone in a foreign country for about an hour to socialise?

I dont even care what is getting said in interviews, I bet they asked for cash for the interviews as well, bloody cheek.

If I was an editor, I would say get all dirt on them

No I don't think they were right to leave their children on their own and they realise that now. But I don't think they deserve to be strung up for it. It does make me wonder what kind of punishment you would reserve for people who physically abuse their children to the point of murder.

And tabloid editors will do what they need to do with one eye on increasing their sales. I hope for more balanced reporting from the broadsheets. However, I'd be disgusted with any editor that wanted to "get dirt on them". I don't have much time for the British press, but I hope we haven't sunk that low yet.

Freezin this was a couple both of whom have very good jobs in a resort that we are told has excellent child facilities so WHY THE HELL DIDN'T THEY MAKE USE OF THEM. If they had just had a babysitter if they had put them in a creche we wouldn't be having this discussion. That is the reason why they have a case to answer and until they have answered that case many many people will not be happy.

As for the media sorry we have all seen how the media behaves so don't tell me the mc'canns were totally ignorant of what could happen and if they are that ignorant\naive then sorry it's their problem. Should they be "strung up" for routinely leaving their children no of course not should they be "strung up" if they had anything to do with what has happened to maddie no that would be an easy let off.

Originally Posted by RizzyKing

Freezin this was a couple both of whom have very good jobs in a resort that we are told has excellent child facilities so WHY THE HELL DIDN'T THEY MAKE USE OF THEM. If they had just had a babysitter if they had put them in a creche we wouldn't be having this discussion. That is the reason why they have a case to answer and until they have answered that case many many people will not be happy.

As for the media sorry we have all seen how the media behaves so don't tell me the mc'canns were totally ignorant of what could happen and if they are that ignorant\naive then sorry it's their problem. Should they be "strung up" for routinely leaving their children no of course not should they be "strung up" if they had anything to do with what has happened to maddie no that would be an easy let off.

I have no idea why they didn't use the child care facilities. None of the newspapers seem to have asked that question AFAIK.

I'm not telling you anything of the sort! The McCanns used the media to help publicise their search for their daughter. As the search has so far turned up nothing, perhaps they regret that now. And if they were active in their daughter's disappearance, I hope they are punished to the fullest extent of the law. I don't believe they are though.