Wandering Off Topic

[Carana]

You are aware of when PT got rid of the death penalty?

Yes, My comment was rhetorical.

[jassi]

I'm sure you're spot on there - the only people who will be feeling a little let down and disappointed are his supporters I expect.

On the contrary, I find the only ones expressing much of an interest in him are those who dislike him.

[Vertigo Swirl]

On the contrary, I find the only ones expressing much of an interest in him are those who dislike him.

Oh I must have overestimated his vast support and popularity then, as evinced by the alleged thousands, who donated to his 'Justice' Fund, and imagined all the whooping and hollering with joy when he won on appeal, and the glee with which news of a new book from the great man himself was announced, and I must also be misunderstanding all the posts of support and praise his actions and words continue to enjoy across the web to this day, from those who appear to like him very much. 

[Brietta]

Lack of evidence is only iyo.....GA probably still does believe in his belief


How long was it - that the twins were tested for any drugging.

Straight away - i think you will find the answer is no ...i think more like 4 months

In my opinion yet something else the PJ failed to do.  It was up to them to authorise such a procedure surely?

[jassi]

Oh I must have overestimated his vast support and popularity then, as evinced by the alleged thousands, who donated to his 'Justice' Fund, and imagined all the whooping and hollering with joy when he won on appeal, and the glee with which news of a new book from the great man himself was announced, and I must also be misunderstanding all the posts of support and praise his actions and words continue to enjoy across the web to this day, from those who appear to like him very much.

IMO, his popularity was in his standing up against the McCanns and winning. I'm sure that gave many much satisfaction.
All in the past now so little interest in his current activities - at least as far as I'm concerned.

[kizzy]

Oh I must have overestimated his vast support and popularity then, as evinced by the alleged thousands, who donated to his 'Justice' Fund, and imagined all the whooping and hollering with joy when he won on appeal, and the glee with which news of a new book from the great man himself was announced, and I must also be misunderstanding all the posts of support and praise his actions and words continue to enjoy across the web to this day, from those who appear to like him very much.

Is this all in your opinion - or do you have proof of your estimation.

[Brietta]

Because burglars don't abduct children per chance?

An Ohio man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison without the chance of parole for breaking into two homes and abducting and raping a six-year-old girl and attempting to abduct a 10-year-old girl.

Thirty-year-old Justin Christian pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges including rape, kidnapping and burglary. He declined to say anything before a judge sentenced him.

Prosecutors say Christian carefully planned the abduction attempts and scouted the homes.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/burgalr-raped-abducted-six-year-old-girl-jailed-justin-christian-cleveland-ohio-paedophilia-a7952491.html

[Alice Purjorick]

Yes, My comment was rhetorical.

Interesting old world.
Portugal bans the death sentence early to mid nineteenth century at a time GB still hanged children.
20th Century UK there remained those who wished to continue hanging children.....

[Vertigo Swirl]

Not that I'm aware of.  He was fully investigated and cooperated fully in that investigation.  An extensive search was carried out at his home in Luz and no incriminating material found.

Exactly the same can be said for the McCanns. 

[Carana]

Interesting old world.
Portugal bans the death sentence early to mid nineteenth century at a time GB still hanged children.
20th Century UK there remained those who wished to continue hanging children.....

Yes, I know. Somehow PT got behind on other reforms, though, and are now catapulting themselves forward. Good on them.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Is this all in your opinion - or do you have proof of your estimation.

What exactly are you asking for proof of? 

[G-Unit]

In my opinion yet something else the PJ failed to do.  It was up to them to authorise such a procedure surely?

I have found no evidence which would have led the PJ to suspect that any of the children were sedated, so they had no reason to have any of them tested. The forensic people did examine MM's bed, which is probably normal procedure.

[barrier]

In my opinion yet something else the PJ failed to do.  It was up to them to authorise such a procedure surely?

Wonderful thing this hindsight.

[Eleanor]

Wonderful thing this hindsight.

Hindsight really won't do when it comes to police investigations.

[G-Unit]

Oh I must have overestimated his vast support and popularity then, as evinced by the alleged thousands, who donated to his 'Justice' Fund, and imagined all the whooping and hollering with joy when he won on appeal, and the glee with which news of a new book from the great man himself was announced, and I must also be misunderstanding all the posts of support and praise his actions and words continue to enjoy across the web to this day, from those who appear to like him very much.

In my opinion it's wrong to assume that people who agree on one aspect of this case agree on all aspects of the case. Not all those who support the McCanns support their childcare decisions. Similarly, not all those who don't support the McCanns support everything Amaral said or did. The world isn't black or white, and neither are people's opinions.