What a wonderful thing to log on tonight and see posts expressing a bit of understanding and sympathy for the Anthonys. I don't think anyone can say the Anthonys haven't made mistakes or that they shouldn't have done some things differently but considering that they are struggling to deal with such a horrible tragedy while being ripped apart in the court of public opinion, what can we really expect? I suppose I'm different than many on this board who say "If it were me I would behave this way or that way....." because I have no idea how I would behave in the same situation. I know it wouldn't be pretty, it wouldn't appear sane, and that some members of this board would probably label me as "evil" or "crazy" as they have Cindy. You might recall the awful case last year in which Stephen Grant murdered his wife, Tara, and dismembered her body. Because Stephen's father could not deal with the knowledge of what his son had done, he committed suicide. The pain was too much for him to live with, even without much of the world judging and criticizing his every word or action. For this reason, I worry about Cindy. I can't bring myself to condemn her, I will not be responsible for putting a nail in her coffin. The pain and loss she will carry with her for the rest of her life is more than enough punishment for whatever mistakes she's made.
I'd rather be wrong in offering kindness, compassion, and understanding than wrong in expressing hatred, rancor, and hostility, especially to a family that is already suffering such unbearable tragedy. I'm glad to see that I am not alone. :blowkiss:
~bolding and underline is mine~
You have expressed my own feelings in a far more eloquent way than I ever could.How do you always manage to do that?
It
is great to see people trying their hardest to keep their feelings in check, sometimes through gritted teeth, but trying none the less.
I think that so many of us have lived and breathed this case ever since ....well, you know.... the very beginning.
We have had our worst thoughts confirmed and then some. Emotions are raw. Our brains are fried from taking in so much information, trying to think like a sociopath, trying to make sense of something that makes no sense at all. Trying to be scientist, detective, ping experts, computer analysists, and we cant forget the chemical compostion of human decomposition odor signature research...and still being parents, grandparents, doing our jobs, and taking care of our responsibilities. (except for the ironing maybe
)
Theres been bickering at times (just a little bit), but there has been a lot of healthy debate also.(that normally has lots of these smilies scattered throughout :banghead: :furious::banghead: :furious::banghead::bang: )
We are fortunate to have great mods who have remained neutral, and who gently get us back on track when we veer off.
Members have patiently taught the group their areas of expertise.Everyone has contributed something. They have shared their most personal and painful experiences, which is always met with so much support and kindness.
Everyone has rememebered the most important person in all this and never lost sight of Caylee in all the details.
Now caylees home.
She's not out there alone anymore so we can take a minute to breathe, and grieve for the little girl we never met, but loved just the same. We didnt find her. But, boy did we try!
Cindy was certainly right about one thing. That once the public saw video and photos of caylee she would capture our hearts.
She started out as a lost little girl, and eventually became the face and name that all of our families recognised because of our drive (or some would say obsession) to find her, and see that justice is done for her.
And now we know that she
will rest in peace.
I can feel a group hug coming on.....or maybe not.Is that a bit too much , too soon? LOL
Oh, what the heck! :grouphug:
