Could Madeleine McCann still be alive and well after 8 years?

[Alfred R Jones]

There is a small chance. But at the risk of sounding harsh, I really really hope she isn't.

My reason for this is, if the theory of abduction by padeophile is correct, then it is no life for a child to go through 9 years of being abused. It would be much better for the child to have met her end early on.

I can't believe I have just typed that as it just sounds wrong, I hope I explained my reasoning properly though.

I'm afraid it sounds quite appalling.  There any many people throughout history who have had to live with unimaginable hardship and horror but who have done everything within their power to stay alive no matter how awful their situation - it's repulsive IMO to wish people dead in the way you have.  Would you have wished for no survivors of *Godwin Klaxon* Auschwitz when it was liberated on the basis of the suffering that went on in there?

[jassi]

I would really love this to be true. But abduction by paedophile does not really sound too optimistic for a decent life 

No, but she has never appeared on any of these 'dark' sites that we are told about, so perhapsthat scenario never happened.

[Alfred R Jones]

Ooh, you risk being burned at the stake for such heresy. The only tolerated position is that she is alive and well and being treated like a princess somewhere

Rubbish.  Many supporters think it's most likely Madeleine died within hours or days of being taken.

[jassi]

t was sarcasm, Alfred, sarcasm.

[Carana]

I would really love this to be true. But abduction by paedophile does not really sound too optimistic for a decent life 

If she is dead, I can only hope that she was asphyxiated and it was all over in seconds.

However, other children have indeed been abducted and held, hoping against hope that people hadn't given up on them and would rescue them.

In the absence of any evidence that Madeleine is dead, how can those close to her simply give up on trying to find her, or what happened to her?

[Vicky]

I'm afraid it sounds quite appalling.  There any many people throughout history who have had to live with unimaginable hardship and horror but who have done everything within their power to stay alive no matter how awful their situation - it's repulsive IMO to wish people dead in the way you have.  Would you have wished for no survivors of *Godwin Klaxon* Auschwitz when it was liberated on the basis of the suffering that went on in there?

I think you are twisting what I said to be quite honest. I do not 'wish' Madeleine dead, I simply feel this would be better for her IF the line that she was stolen by a paedophile/paedophile ring is true.

I can't find it in me to be hopeful that she is still alive and suffering at the hands of a monster as she has been for 9 years, sorry.

[Alfred R Jones]

t was sarcasm, Alfred, sarcasm.

No it wasn't. You think all supporters are away with the fairies, admit it.

[Vicky]

If she is dead, I can only hope that she was asphyxiated and it was all over in seconds.

However, other children have indeed been abducted and held, hoping against hope that people hadn't given up on them and would rescue them.

In the absence of any evidence that Madeleine is dead, how can those close to her simply give up on trying to find her, or what happened to her?

No idea, why should they give up trying to find her if they think she is alive? I have never said this.

[Alfred R Jones]

I think you are twisting what I said to be quite honest. I do not 'wish' Madeleine dead, I simply feel this would be better for her IF the line that she was stolen by a paedophile/paedophile ring is true.

I can't find it in me to be hopeful that she is still alive and suffering at the hands of a monster as she has been for 9 years, sorry.

You really hope she's not alive, which sounds like a wish to me.

[Vicky]

You really hope she's not alive, which sounds like a wish to me.

I do hope she is not alive, if she was indeed taken by paedophiles as is claimed..as me hoping for her to still be alive is pretty much hoping that she has been tortured for 8 years, as thats what those people do. She may never be released and may go through it for longer. I cannot find it in me, to hope for such things.

[Eleanor]

There is a small chance. But at the risk of sounding harsh, I really really hope she isn't.

My reason for this is, if the theory of abduction by padeophile is correct, then it is no life for a child to go through 9 years of being abused. It would be much better for the child to have met her end early on.

I can't believe I have just typed that as it just sounds wrong, I hope I explained my reasoning properly though.

You are right.  I can't believe that you have just typed that either.

[Alfred R Jones]

I do hope she is not alive, if she was indeed taken by paedophiles as is claimed..as me hoping for her to still be alive is pretty much hoping that she has been tortured for 8 years, as thats what those people do. She may never be released and may go through it for longer. I cannot find it in me, to hope for such things.

children have survived in the clutches of evil men for many years, and I've not heard of any killing themselves as a way out, though granted this may have happened.  The will to survive and live tends to outweigh all other concerns and it doesn't help children in these situations to hope and pray that they were put out of their misery at the earliest opportunity.

[Brietta]

I think you are twisting what I said to be quite honest. I do not 'wish' Madeleine dead, I simply feel this would be better for her IF the line that she was stolen by a paedophile/paedophile ring is true.

I can't find it in me to be hopeful that she is still alive and suffering at the hands of a monster as she has been for 9 years, sorry.

If Madeleine is alive and suffering the abuse you have described ... is the remedy to ignore her and walk away with a clear conscience?

There seems to be a consensus that Madeleine McCann should not be looked for nor any attempt made to find out what happened to her.
Surely a get out of jail free clause for a criminal or criminals?

I find your suggestion abhorrent that Madeleine may have been suffering for nine years ... so why bother ?? ... and however you present it, that is your intent based on your own words.

[stephen25000]

If Madeleine is alive and suffering the abuse you have described ... is the remedy to ignore her and walk away with a clear conscience?

There seems to be a consensus that Madeleine McCann should not be looked for nor any attempt made to find out what happened to her.
Surely a get out of jail free clause for a criminal or criminals?

I find your suggestion abhorrent that Madeleine may have been suffering for nine years ... so why bother ?? ... and however you present it, that is your intent based on your own words.

She has been looked for , for almost 9 years.

What part of that have you missed, and with nothing to show for it ?

[Eleanor]

Enough.  I will not have this.  There will be no discussion of what might have happened to Madeleine at the hands of a paedophile.

I will not allow this to be discussed.