The Felicia Cabrita story about the 14 bottles of wine.

[DCI]

It isn't supposed to be funny.

Amaral  allegedly left his child ( who was older than the McCann's children ) for a drink and a bite to eat, so did the McCanns. I really don't see the difference.

I beg to differ Faith.

2003 – Daughter, Inês (Agnes), born.

[faithlilly]

I beg to differ Faith.

2003 – Daughter, Inês (Agnes), born.

So the same age, thank you DCI. Doesn't change my initial point though.

[stephen25000]

Stephen - if you dont my saying so you do seem to be evading the question.



What do you think of policemen who drink on duty?

There isn't.

Whatever country they are in.

How will you stop people drinking on duty or in jobs ?

[stephen25000]

As you well know, stuff is being brought to this forum all the time.  Just happens this very interesting stuff features you!

And that is why you are protesting



It is of interest to us all and explains why you have been so obstreperous all the time ... and ruined much in this forum.  That was your intention, you said



I have now changed my mind and hardened my attitude

As Anne said, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD"  ... LOL !

Stop putting words in my mouth and read what I said.

[stephen25000]

There is proof that Amaral was intoxicated. Whereas the amount of alcohol listed in the files consumed by several people over a lengthy period of time, does not make them intoxicated.
Child care arrangements of Amaral vs child care arrangements of the McCann's. Amaral can thank his stars the abductor wasn't targeting his child!

So Amaral was drinking. The Mccanns were drinking.

[Mo Stache]

There isn't.

Whatever country they are in.

How will you stop people drinking on duty or in jobs ?

So according to you it's okay to drink alcohol while on duty? There is a thing called an employment contract that doesn't allow any intoxicating substances to be consumed while on duty.

[Carana]

So Amaral was drinking. The Mccanns were drinking.

- The McCanns were 77m away, didn't need to drive anywhere and did regular checks.

- How far away was Amaral's restaurant? How often did he check on her during that time? He had to drive home. What if he'd had a car crash on the way back?

[Mo Stache]

So Amaral was drinking. The Mccanns were drinking.

Amaral was drunk, the McCann's weren't.

[DCI]

So the same age, thank you DCI. Doesn't change my initial point though.

Well younger, than Madeleine, if I'm correct with Ines's birthday being the same as her fathers. I believe Sofia said they shared a birthday.

[stephen25000]

So according to you it's okay to drink alcohol while on duty? There is a thing called an employment contract that doesn't allow any intoxicating substances to be consumed while on duty.

Can't you read my first line in response ???

[stephen25000]

- The McCanns were 77m away, didn't need to drive anywhere and did regular checks.

- How far away was Amaral's restaurant? How often did he check on her during that time? He had to drive home. What if he'd had a car crash on the way back?

Regular checks ???

Independent verrification please.

[stephen25000]

Amaral was drunk, the McCann's weren't.

Alcohol distracts and slows reflexes and response time.

Also , rather more pertinently, did Amaral leave his children by themselves in an unlocked abode whilst out drinking ?

If he did, he is every bit as reckless as the Mccanns.

[DCI]

So according to you it's okay to drink alcohol while on duty? There is a thing called an employment contract that doesn't allow any intoxicating substances to be consumed while on duty.

On this occasion, I don't think he was on duty, Mo.

2. On Friday 21st, I called again my husband, around lunch time. He informed me they were still on trip and at soon he arrive to Faro he will give me Inês. I waited until 8 PM without any news and Gonçalo never answered my phone calls. I then decided to go to a pub where I encountered Gonçalo and other colleagues of him consuming alcoholic beverages, asking him by Inês Sofia, he answered, visible drunken, that “she was resting” and that he will give me the child the following day. Then he departed, driving an Audi car from the police.

Saying that, it would have been dark at that time in December. But he was driving visibley drunk. So not in walking distance. His favourite haunts were in Praia da Rocha!
He also drank every 3 hour lunch times though, he himself has admitted that, also journalists, who interviewed him have said.

[Mo Stache]

On this occasion, I don't think he was on duty, Mo.

2. On Friday 21st, I called again my husband, around lunch time. He informed me they were still on trip and at soon he arrive to Faro he will give me Inês. I waited until 8 PM without any news and Gonçalo never answered my phone calls. I then decided to go to a pub where I encountered Gonçalo and other colleagues of him consuming alcoholic beverages, asking him by Inês Sofia, he answered, visible drunken, that “she was resting” and that he will give me the child the following day. Then he departed, driving an Audi car from the police.

Saying that, it would have been dark at that time in December. But he was driving visibley drunk. So not in walking distance. His favourite haunts were in Praia da Rocha!
He also drank every 3 hour lunch times though, he himself has admitted that, also journalists, who interviewed him have said.

I wasn't replying regards Amaral on the day. I was replying in general to this statement made by Stephen: " How will you stop people drinking on duty or in jobs ?"

[sadie]

There is proof that Amaral was intoxicated. Whereas the amount of alcohol listed in the files consumed by several people over a lengthy period of time, does not make them intoxicated.
Child care arrangements of Amaral vs child care arrangements of the McCann's. Amaral can thank his stars the abductor wasn't targeting his child!

and

Mo

Amaral was drunk, the McCann's weren't.

 8@??)(Good points, but bet someone here will try and rubbish them