Were The McCann Children more vulnerable than the others?

[Vertigo Swirl]

I think, to answer the initial question, it would appear that, due to the apartment apparently being left unlocked, the McCann's children were 'more vulnerable'. I understand that by creating the thread and posing the question you are demonstrating to us heathens that a window of opportunity did indeed exist, and that 'window' came to fruition for our abductor. Thus, by us admitting that their children were 'more vulnerable' we are, by default, admitting that the abduction is actually now more plausible to a degree.
Conversely, one could argue that, if one wanted it to appear that an abductor had been at work, then this 'window of opportunity' was required. It's at odds with the whole 'timeline' submission, but then that's explained by their reluctance to be cast in an unfavourable light by demonstrating wilful neglect.

I like typing these things out to straighten stuff out in my head, as I am convinced I am currently losing my memory - seriously.

Actually I was inspired to start the thread by the strange logic of those who both believe the McCanns were extra irresponsible for leaving the door unlocked but who also scoff at the idea that anyone would be so foolish as to enter the unlocked apartment to take a child, to the point where they describe such a theory as “a pile of rubbish”.

[ShiningInLuz]

The McCanns are castigated for leaving their kids alone to dine out at the Tapas restaurant but come in for extra criticism for doing so and leaving the patio door unlocked.  Do people think this added to the risks facing the kids, and if so what were the additional risks?

Of course it does.

If I leave a door open here, there is a greater chance that someone can enter our level, go upstairs, and nick one of the grandkids.

We live in a rural backwater of the country.  The McCanns resided on a junction of two roads.  On top of that, according to Kate, she had her back to 5A, whilst Gerry would have had to have rubbernecked to observe it.

Shall I risk the wrath of the forum by describing the pair as thicko Britos?   

[Vertigo Swirl]

Of course it does.

If I leave a door open here, there is a greater chance that someone can enter our level, go upstairs, and nick one of the grandkids.

We live in a rural backwater of the country.  The McCanns resided on a junction of two roads.  On top of that, according to Kate, she had her back to 5A, whilst Gerry would have had to have rubbernecked to observe it.

Shall I risk the wrath of the forum by describing the pair as thicko Britos?   

As John has warned against goading comments then perhaps you shouldn’t risk it. 

[ShiningInLuz]

As John has warned against goading comments then perhaps you shouldn’t risk it.

Have you any reason to believe Kate or Gerry are members of this forum?  It's difficult to goad those who are not.

 

[Mr Gray]

Of course it does.

If I leave a door open here, there is a greater chance that someone can enter our level, go upstairs, and nick one of the grandkids.

We live in a rural backwater of the country.  The McCanns resided on a junction of two roads.  On top of that, according to Kate, she had her back to 5A, whilst Gerry would have had to have rubbernecked to observe it.

Shall I risk the wrath of the forum by describing the pair as thicko Britos?   

You certainly should if you wish but don't be surprised that the mccanns were not interested in opening a dialogue with you

[Vertigo Swirl]

Have you any reason to believe Kate or Gerry are members of this forum?  It's difficult to goad those who are not.

 

It was more your use of the phrase "thicko Britos", which taken in conjunction with other anti British sentiment you have used in the past could be construed as offensive to people of British ethnicity.  You yourself perceived that wrath may be caused yet you felt it worth the risk, I would suggest you knew your statment was inflammatory before you posted it. 

[Mr Gray]

It was more your use of the phrase "thicko Britos", which taken in conjunction with other anti British sentiment you have used in the past could be construed as offensive to people of British ethnicity.  You yourself perceived that wrath may be caused yet you felt it worth the risk, I would suggest you knew your statment was inflammatory before you posted it.

But is anyone really bothered what sil happens to think

[Vertigo Swirl]

But is anyone really bothered what sil happens to think

No, I was just pointing out his flagrant disregard of John's instructions to avoid making inflammatory posts by making a post that he himself thought might risk incurring "wrath".  I was only trying to be helpful. 

[ShiningInLuz]

But is anyone really bothered what sil happens to think

OK, that's two of the trinity.

The third seems to be lagging behind.

 

[Mr Gray]

No, I was just pointing out his flagrant disregard of John's instructions to avoid making inflammatory posts by making a post that he himself thought might risk incurring "wrath".  I was only trying to be helpful. 

I don't know why sil should imagine he would incur the wrath of the forum... As I said I doubt anyone really cares

[Vertigo Swirl]

OK, that's two of the trinity.

The third seems to be lagging behind.

 

Clear goading. 

[Robittybob1]

But is anyone really bothered what sil happens to think

I would nearly go so far as calling that comment "sniping".  I think we are going to take some time to get used to this new rule.

[Robittybob1]

I don't know why sil should imagine he would incur the wrath of the forum... As I said I doubt anyone really cares

You are forgetting about the perception of the moderators.  It is how we perceive the words, I personally can't tell what sort of response it will have and I'm not just going to react to those who "throw a Hollywood".

http://miscarriageofjustice.co/index.php?topic=10846.msg541153#msg541153 is what I'd perceive to be a Hollywood response.

[Mr Gray]

I would nearly go so far as calling that comment "sniping".  I think we are going to take some time to get used to this new rule.

I disagree... I'm sure sil doesn't care what I think...sil made a claim hat what he said might upset the forum...i simply replied taht I wasnt particularly bothered what he said...it doesnt upset me..

[faithlilly]

It was more your use of the phrase "thicko Britos", which taken in conjunction with other anti British sentiment you have used in the past could be construed as offensive to people of British ethnicity.  You yourself perceived that wrath may be caused yet you felt it worth the risk, I would suggest you knew your statment was inflammatory before you posted it.

I’m not offended and I’m British. You and your ilk imply lack of intellect in sceptics all the time.