The topic header is Should the McCanns go back to Portugal to look for Madeleine? and it is my submission that they should. Pro McCanns appear to have a problem with this which is strange since you would think that the parents of a missing child would want to do so?? I keep asking myself what are they scared of? Has the publication of the Madeleine book with all its criticisms contributed to this??
The reality is that the only purpose it would serve to return to Portugal to search for Madeleine would be to satisfy your criticisms. The Portuguese authorities will not allow the parents to search property/ies. Question and re interview people. They have, within Portuguese law, looked for her. They have had the support of others who are skilled in 'looking' for her and I don't include those who like Metodo 3 were only out to take financial advantage of them. It's not a matter of being scared of anything, it's a matter of keeping within the law and being realistic and practical at the same time. They have employed people who are giving them advice and guiding them in the best ways to look for Madeleine. But they came up against people like you who criticise without real understanding of their situation. People, who even after been given reason why things are dealt with in a certain way, still think there is something sinister in their actions. People who demand a reason why things are done in a certain way and expect the parents to justify every move they make just because their campaign is so public. It hasn't been the publication of the Madeleine book that has added difficulty in their attempts to find Madeleine, it has been the publication of the Amaral book. The book that has influenced others to believe Madeleine is dead and thus shouldn't be searched for. THIS influence has been the main stumbling block in the search for her and therefore it is and continues to be an issue that has resulted in legal action being taken against Mr Amaral. THIS book has had a major influence in the attitude of some people towards the McCann's and the search for their daughter.
There is nothing strange in not going back to Portugal to search for her as you wish they would. There is only something strange in the fact that you can't see why they are unable to do this.
I'm sure if one of the parents or both were seen looking for Madeleine in Portugal you would be first to criticise how futile an endeavour that would be.
And for the record, not all so called pro McCann's agree with everything the parents do and have done. You should try to stop seeing replies to your posts as either pro or anti because it clouds your judgment.
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