Who would deny the right of the parents of a missing child to hope for the best as far as their child is concerned ... and who would be happier promoting that a missing child was dead rather than keeping an open mind and hoping that the investigation into her disappearance has a positive conclusion?
In my opinion if quoted correctly, Martin Townsend may disagree with David Edgar's assessment of the situation regarding Madeleine while seeing the logic in what had been a definite line if inquiry and showing a great deal of respect for Kate and Gerry
What a shame only the negativity made the headline.
SnipTownsend told Channel Nine there was "some sort of logic" to Edgar's theory, which arose from a potential line of inquiry a paedophile gang stole Maddie.
"The window of opportunity to abduct [Madeleine] was so small that the operation to take her from that holiday apartment must have been very well thought through," Townsend said.
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Townsend said Mr and Mrs McCann have come under "tremendous pressure" and the search for Madeleine had taken an enormous toll on the pair.
"They are still absolutely committed to finding their daughter," Townsend said.
"They have never given up hope … both parents think she is in Portugal somewhere, and hopefully still alive."
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