So the family leaves around 10 pm last night, along with their sons, for some place unknown. This was not done in secret. The media saw them leaving and reported it to the public. We, the public, do not know where they went, how long they will be gone or even why they went. The reasons for leaving are numerous and range from protecting themselves and their young sons from any type of threats to running from the law for fear of prosecution. However, it appears to me that the majority feel that, even with the reason being unknown, the family is once again doing something that is socially unacceptable. So I offer a suggestion.
Perhaps someone should write and publish a book. One that lets family members of missing and/or killed loved ones know what they should and should not do during the crucial time period where their every move and word is criticized. Of course the book needs to be easy enough to read with short chapters. After all, we wouldn't like to hear that a family has taken a couple of hours of their time to actually read the book cover to cover. The chapters should probably be short and to the point of each situation that may arise. For example, a chapter on how to deal with media or how to dress during the crucial time period. It needs to be something that can be easily referrenced to. A stranger comes to your door? Make sure you read the chapter on how to deal with unsolicited offers of help. First responders should also keep copies in their vehicles so they can hand one to the family as they give them their cards.
Then again, after thinking about it, that won't work either. After all, not everyone is going to agree on how to act or behave in a situation such as this. The family would still be judged no matter what. And if they followed the book to closely they would be reamed for not being natural and only doing what the book says to appear to be innocent. I suppose the best thing to do is to stick to the facts and accept that no one is going to react and behave the same way I (and the rest of the public) would. If they are guilty it will come out. If they are innocent, I would rather not condemn them. Especially when the majority of their "proof" of guilt is their socially unacceptable behavior.
MOO