Thanks Tricia.
I'd like to follow up by saying if you look at the VI list in the stickies, with the exception of the verified patients, I have personally spoken to all but 2 of those listed. Many more than once. I don't have the words to convey how much I have been impressed by each one of them. Without exception. When verifying friends, family, co-workers, etc... I always make sure to warn them how hard it may be for them to read here. Even when opinions and speculation are expressed within TOS, it's tough. It takes an exceptional person to be able to handle it.
I wish all of you could hear their voices and stories so that you could judge their credibility for yourselves. These people have affected me more than I can express. The most staggering thing for me has been the realization of the collateral damage....how many people are suffering greatly due to the actions of CWW, JR and MS. It's not just the friends & families of the ultimate victims - TS and RB - it far exceeds that. It's the mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, children, in-laws, co-workers, friends of ALL of these families. At the end of the day, when I finally slow down and lay my head on my pillow, more often than not, it is these people who I've talked to who creep into my mind... I'm embarrassed to admit that I've prayed more in the past 7 months than I have in the past 7 years. That is how much I have been personally affected by this.
The other thing that has struck me is that despite everything, ultimately, everyone of them wants the same thing - justice. For those responsible for these crimes to take responsibility and face the consequences. No one I have spoken to has attempted to make any excuses. Not a single one of them.
As posters we need to take a step back and welcome the reality check. When posting, let's agree to not use such a broad brush. Everyone in Missouri is not the same, everyone in Florida is not the same. The families, friends, co-workers, etc of the accused and/or suspects are not responsible for their actions/choices. Not only are they not responsible, they are victims in another way. They didn't ask for any of this yet they are left to deal with the damage caused to their families and friends.
Thanks for letting me get that off my chest. If this post or Tricia's seem random, know that some posts have been removed or edited.