Aftermath of the Leveson Inquiry

[Alfred R Jones]

Is there anyone who is unaware of the McCann's pain? I recommend reading the foreword to her book, the pain is well documented. A lot of it being caused by other people being less than sympathetic, it seems.

ordeal
great distress
crimes against our family
pain
injustices
criticism
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"I see your pain, and I sneer at it". 

[Alfred R Jones]

If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas.

*Cliché Klaxon*
I take it from this response that, had you been in the McCanns shoes (which of course I concede you never would have been, owing to your no doubt superlative parenting skills and complete inability to take your eyes off your children for a second, but please try and use your imagination if you can) that you would not use the media to help highlight the fact that your child was missing.  Or if you did do so that you would think it fair play when they character assassinated you day in, day out, and wouldn't care a jot as your reputation means little or nothing to you.  Am I right?

[ShiningInLuz]

Does anyone have a clue as to why Gerry seems to have decided that being the vanguard of this movement was wise at this point in time?

Likewise, does anyone understand IF or WHY these complainants might choose to pick Gerry as the lead?

Was this idea discussed within ... Team McCann ... the Leveson group?

Serious question.  It looks like a McCann own goal to me, and I'm less interested in Gerry's riñones than what was going through the space between his temples.  What was he thinking?

[jassi]

Does anyone have a clue as to why Gerry seems to have decided that being the vanguard of this movement was wise at this point in time?

Likewise, does anyone understand IF or WHY these complainants might choose to pick Gerry as the lead?

Was this idea discussed within ... Team McCann ... the Leveson group?

Serious question.  It looks like a McCann own goal to me, and I'm less interested in Gerry's riñones than what was going through the space between his temples.  What was he thinking?

There have been comments on other forums about his invisibility. Perhaps this was his way of demonstrating that he is still around.

[Alfred R Jones]

There have been comments on other forums about his invisibility. Perhaps this was his way of demonstrating that he is still around.

Yes, Faithlilly was lamenting this very thing on this forum only yesterday.  Today must be like Christmas for her and all Gerry's other anti-fans. 

[Lace]

Gerry McCann said 'us'  in his reply,   this isn't just about the McCann's.

Sorry new link -

http://snewsi.com/id/16230093303/Victims-of-press-intrusion-deserve-better-than-a-return-to-the-status-quo

[Erngath]

Yes, Faithlilly was lamenting this very thing on this forum only yesterday.  Today must be like Christmas for her and all Gerry's other anti-fans.

Look on the bright side, with all the bile directed at Gerry today at least it is a respite for Kate. It is normally all directed at her.

[Lace]

Look on the bright side, with all the bile directed at Gerry today at least it is a respite for Kate. It is normally all directed at her.

Why all the bile though,   he wasn't just speaking for himself.

I even read someone posted why didn't he appeal for Madeleine???   WHAT!!   he was speaking about the Leveson inquiry,   why would he suddenly give an appeal for Madeleine?   The mind boggles.

Also I read someone saying 'he brought it on himself'   what a nasty thing to say,  bringing the disappearance of his child into the argument,  that really is as low as it gets.

[Lace]

I also should have added to my post that many have said the McCann's are so important they have had the Government running around in circles for them and important people helping them,   well here you can see that is all a load of rubbish.

[jassi]

Politicians make lots of promises. They seldom follow through and deliver.

[Erngath]

Why all the bile though,   he wasn't just speaking for himself.

I even read someone posted why didn't he appeal for Madeleine???   WHAT!!   he was speaking about the Leveson inquiry,   why would he suddenly give an appeal for Madeleine?   The mind boggles.

Also I read someone saying 'he brought it on himself'   what a nasty thing to say,  bringing the disappearance of his child into the argument,  that really is as low as it gets.

I've no explanation for the bile and yes he was speaking for others. Reading much of the nastiness just endorses my opinion that there is a seriously unpleasant streak in today's society. Perhaps it has always been so but folk nowadays feel more entitled to voice their unpleasant opinions.

If he had mentioned Madeleine he would have criticized for that. I believe the opinion that " he brought it in himself" has been touted on a few internet sites.

[stephen25000]

Please provide a cite to back up your claim or withdraw it.

Are you giving me orders brietta ?

When I first bought up this subject and provided a cite I was accused of posting a doctored recording. Do you perchance remember that ?

Now here is the cite for the recording and the link, though the program is no longer available

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/p02789bx

However, if this helps............


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbp53fvtL3Y

handed to him by the family.....................

[stephen25000]

I see the Liverpool Echo has now added to the 'debate'.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/wheres-maddie-appeal-ask-viewers-11147204

[slartibartfast]

*Cliché Klaxon*
I take it from this response that, had you been in the McCanns shoes (which of course I concede you never would have been, owing to your no doubt superlative parenting skills and complete inability to take your eyes off your children for a second, but please try and use your imagination if you can) that you would not use the media to help highlight the fact that your child was missing.  Or if you did do so that you would think it fair play when they character assassinated you day in, day out, and wouldn't care a jot as your reputation means little or nothing to you.  Am I right?

You would have to be fairly naive to believe the media would be loyal to your cause. 

[Alice Purjorick]

Politicians make lots of promises. They seldom follow through and deliver.

As the late Shah of Persia found out with Margaret Thatcher.