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WebSleuths is the most civilised forum I have come across discussing this case. I applaud the moderators every time I log on, I greatly appreciate their efforts in keeping it civilised and respectful.
But even on WebSleuths, I have read posts that suggest that TMH should be deprived of her constitutional rights, should be subjected to torture by LE or assaulted by members of her former family. I'm not saying you, personally, have made such posts but they do exist.
In other fora, I have seen posts that note her address and suggest things like a group of people should gather at that address to "deal" with her. The tone of those posts does not suggest to me that they are advocating in a peaceful demonstration limited to public property.
Frankly, I find it rather scary (and I'm someone who is almost convinced she is guilty). While Mr Houze's use of the term "witch hunt" may just be hyperbole, I think there is more than a grain of truth to it.
I find myself hoping that TMH has and always wears a bullet proof vest under her clothing. They are expensive but way cheaper than a gunshot wound.
Oh, I agree that there have been some over the top (to put it mildly) posts all over the internet about TH. I find some comments scary. I find
most comments rational, those that are 'pro', 'fence' and 'anti' however. I really bristle when the term 'witch hunt' is thrown about, especially when the majority on all sides are basing their opinions on critical thought. The rabid opinions of the minority, however irrational and even scary, should not taint the fact that the majority have deliberated in good faith when forming their opinions, IMO IMO IMO. The term 'witch hunt' is used to paint an opinion as being vindictive, irrational, illogical, emotional, etc. I've seen that in
some comments on the Web, but not in the majority, not by a long shot.
That said, yes, I've seen scary things posted about TH, and if the majority opinion were along those lines, I'd be horrified. I have to say, I've seen the same things posted about KH and DY...not
quite as many as against TH, but certainly enough to make me scared for Kyron's parents. I would not categorize KH and DY as the subjects of a 'witch hunt' however.
Edited to add: I once thought Scott Peterson was the victim of a 'witch hunt'. Early on, when IMO everyone on earth was jumping all over his claim to have gone fishing on Christmas Eve (which in my experience was
expected by the men in the house, even if their wives were in active labor, lol...fishing was a way of life in my childhood). There were many across the internet with immediate and vehement opinions about him...the avalanche of negativity given the lack of evidence alarmed me. I see similarities with this case...though I don't see the same level immediate, vehement, 'gut' level "he did it" opinions by the majority...many people gave TH the benefit of the doubt, IMO.
