This is my first post (and a long one at that) so go easy on me. I've been lurking for awhile and really think this site is a great place to come to for details on the case, theories and evidence.
I'm posting now because I just feel that I have to say something in regards to the hate of the Anthonys (not KC). As a parent I can't even imagine what this family is going through. I honestly feel that anything they do would be criticized in some way or another.
There are a lot of people who are mad that they were out there looking for their granddaughter even when everyone else thought that she was dead, but I cant fathom why people would be surprised or upset that they would be in denial and that they believed she was alive. I know I wouldnt want to believe that she wasnt, no matter what was shown or told to me. They loved that little girl and wanted so much to believe that their daughter would never do anything to her. Of course they fell for her lies, because she was their last hope. Yes, they enabled Casey, but sometimes love is blind, especially when it comes to your children. This doesnt mean that they are horrible people. Who in their right mind would want to believe that their child killed their granddaughter? We know that Casey wasnt the greatest daughter, lying, stealing, etc. but sometimes it easy to forget the bad things when you want so much to believe that your child is good.
For example, think of a long relationship that you had with someone who broke your heart, then years later when you think of the person you remember the bad things they did, but most of the time you remember all the good things. It happens all the time with people who get divorced. They hate each other but as time goes by they wonder if they made a mistake. Why? Because they remember the good times and sometimes the bad doesnt seem that bad. The same can be said about a job. You hate your job, you leave, you start another and start to not like it and before you know it, youre talking about all the great things at your old job. Its easy to do and I dont know one person who hasnt had this experience.
So, when your own child is accused of killing your grandchild, of course you dont want to believe it. The public can see things differently because they have no attachment or history with the actual people involved. Casey and Caylee are there flesh and blood, not a name in the paper.
We all care about Caylee, but before this got into the news, we knew nothing about her and they did, they knew and loved her. So no matter how much we get upset or hate what has happened or hate who did it, we will never know what or how the grandparents feel, because this was their life.
I dont care if they told lies, if they supported Casey, if they were mean to protestors on their property. Their goal was to find Caylee and yes, to even believe that Casey didnt do it. It obvious to all of us because we can look at it clearly, we are outsiders looking in. When everyday life and love and family history come into it, its not always so black and white. Sometimes we can confuse reality and see what we want to see because its easier. I dont see why its hard to believe that they held onto the hope that she was alive and that their daughter had nothing to do with it. I think they do know deep down that Casey is involved (you can see it in their jail sessions), but I also think that they would never admit it because they cant accept that their daughter did this to their granddaughter. I dont agree with obstructing justice but I think if they did indeed do this it wasnt because they werent honoring Caylee, I think they really wanted to believe that Casey couldnt do this and felt if they couldnt save their granddaughter that they would save their daughter because they couldnt bare with the thought of their whole lives falling apart. So whether or not their reactions were right, we will never (God willing) know what they have and are going through.[/Q Well said!:woohoo::clap::woohoo::clap::woohoo:
