Can't believe the venom in some of these comments - I think these poor people have more than paid for their mistake and have to live everyday with the knowledge that they were in some part responsible for the disappearnace of their daughter - lets have a bit of christian charity especially at this time of year .
The parents must really start to move on. Brutal, but wishing won't change anything.
Let's hope we hear no more of the McCanns in 2011.
what makes me so annoyed is all the news on this case is about kate and gerry and what they did wrong forget that its happened lets all think for maddie and just hope that wherever she is she is safe and well and being loved but lets also just hope and pray that one day she will be reunited with her parents once again,now for kate and gerry what they have gone through and still going through could not be wished on anyone and yes they made a big mistake in there lives by leaving a 3 year old in her room alone but lets all take a look at ourselves for one moment have we ourselves made big mistakes at least once in our lives i know for a fact that i have and sure many of you have,PLEASE IN ANYWAY WE CAN LETS ALL TRY TO HELP IN FINDING MADDIE.!!!
Guilt is a hard thing to Handle..pity they left her!!
Only yourselves to blame. Now give it a rest. My thoughts are for that little lost child.
I still find it VERY difficult that these people left three children under 3 years-old alone. Anything could have happened and the worst imagineable thing did. Every time I see these articles I feel deeply distressed. I feel it should be noted that that we, as members of the general public have to suffer the consequences of their actions too. I am beside myself that these people did not look after their children in the most basic way needed for basic safety and I don't want to be reminded of that at this time of year and when I am having to face this Christmas without some dear loved ones who have died this past year of terrible illnesses. Can't the Mccanns leave us alone now? I feel desperately for them and their plight but it was self-induced and I can only hope and pray for Madeleine and the twins.
this couple must really stop laying their guilt on the rest of us is this what we are going to have for the next 20 years.
This tragic story is now long overdue a happy ending. She must be somewhere, it's time this government stopped playing games, and got behind this couple, and gave some official help and support to their search.
@ - Patricia, Belfast, N Ireland...I think they should be criticised...at the end of the day they left their children on their own to go out drinking for the night...I don't understand why parents do this while on holiday...they would not dream of leaving their kids home a lone back in the UK! When we went away as a family...we took our children with us when we went out...not left alone in a strange room!
I have run a preschool for twenty years and spend all my time with children the age Madeleine was when she disappeared. We never leave the children unattended even for one minute. I still cannot understand how two very well educated professional people could leave not only Madeleine but two even younger siblings totally alone? Anything could have happened and sadly it did. They are so lucky to have not lost all 3 children surely they must realise this everyday?
From the start DM has championed the McCann's and in this one small article manages to explain why it is so keen on blackening Assange and WikiLeaks.
We all know that newspapers take stands and voice oppinions but, I have yet to see more biased reporting than those two pieces.
Looking at the comments (so far) I'd say the Mail is well out of sync with it's readers on either matter.
We all know that newspapers take stands and voice oppinions but, I have yet to see more biased reporting than those two pieces.
Looking at the comments (so far) I'd say the Mail is well out of sync with it's readers on either matter.
Where was parental love and respect when Madeleine was left alone with her infant siblings night after night in a foreign apartment.?
And what of all those parents who have left their child/children asleep in a hotel room while they have gone down for their evening meal - there, but for the grace of God, go all of us who are not as perfect as those who spill their disgusting bile on here.
Is the UK to be subjected to appeals by the McCanns forever? Please, please, please let it go.
Poor little Madeleine, this situation is a parents worse nightmare, it is difficult to imagine how they cope. What concerns me, however is that they have two other children, that deserve to have a happy childhood yet they appear to be growing up in their poor sister's shadow. One can't help but think that their lives are quite sad and lonely with their parents totally pre occupied. Obviously the search must go on, but McCann's must be good, balanced parents to their two remaining children.
Of course it's a complete tragedy for all concerned but give it a rest. She isn't coming back and they have to let it go!
Dear God please give the McCanns some peace and let them find their dear little girl. The pain they are going through must be unbearable. If by any remote chance the person or persons who are responsible for taking this child read this. I beg you to please make a phone call and tell someone where she is or what has happened to her. Life is so short, noone should have to suffer this kind of pain. God Bless all the McCann family. I along with millions of other will be praying for you this Christmas at all the masses around the world.
I say a prayer every say she will be found safe and well. [ I am not a religous person just an ordinary father and grandfather ]
They neglected their children and are Scot free. Fact.
All the comments above are from Women nothing wrong with that but I just wanted to say I too pray for the safe return of little Madeleine's safe return. I admire her parents faith but I have to question mine in cases such as this.
I hate reading these comments all the while. Yes they made a mistake. Get over it all you unforgiving people. A child is missing and the McCanns have paid the price of their selfishness a million times over. How wonderful to be like a lot of the posters here and "perfect".
The media coverage has made this story so over hyped.
every day in mexico city 18 people are abducted. usually children of rich families for ransom and often for apparently no reason.
its a sad fact that the only reason this story got so much coverage was because it was a blue eyed white middle class family. spare a thought for the thousands of children that have gone missing not just the ones the press tell you about
every day in mexico city 18 people are abducted. usually children of rich families for ransom and often for apparently no reason.
its a sad fact that the only reason this story got so much coverage was because it was a blue eyed white middle class family. spare a thought for the thousands of children that have gone missing not just the ones the press tell you about
I think Kate and Gerry are addicted to their 'celebrity'. I do wish they would just go away and accept the reality that due to their tight-fistedness that night in not bothering to pay a few measly quid for a babysitter their poor little daughter is gone - end of story.
I'm quite amazed at people's lack of grace! It's fantastic that Britain has so many perfect parents though, who never get anything wrong, never make any mistakes because of their perfect parenting skills. Actually, you've just managed to get away with it because none of your mistakes have ever been made public as it has been in this tragic case. If nothing else, having Madeline's case well publicised, it may well protect other children for years to come.
It is so easy to criticise and point the finger (remember when you point your finger there are 3 pointing back at you....try it!) Let he who is without any sin cast the first stone......oh that's right you're perfect so throw away!
It is so easy to criticise and point the finger (remember when you point your finger there are 3 pointing back at you....try it!) Let he who is without any sin cast the first stone......oh that's right you're perfect so throw away!
Of course she shouldn't have been left but that doesn't mean that they have to be criticised for ever! Continuing to criticise take3s the focus away from the fact that the child is still missing.
- Patricia, Belfast, N Ireland, 19/12/2010 0:30
But it's okay for them to constantly criticise and complain is it? I think Mr and Mrs McCann might find people a little more sympathetic were they not constantly pointing the finger of blame at others.
I suggest anyone who hasn't done so read the full text of the update issued by the McCanns, which was not - incidentally - a plea to her supposed kidnapper at all. Rather it was a diatribe against those they perceive as being ''against'' them.
To Mr and Mrs McCann, I would say this - you, I'm afraid, lost her. It is not the fault of anyone else that she has not been found. What you are doing is the equivalent of someone losing their wallet then blaming Lost Property when it isn't handed in. The people at fault are you
- Patricia, Belfast, N Ireland, 19/12/2010 0:30
But it's okay for them to constantly criticise and complain is it? I think Mr and Mrs McCann might find people a little more sympathetic were they not constantly pointing the finger of blame at others.
I suggest anyone who hasn't done so read the full text of the update issued by the McCanns, which was not - incidentally - a plea to her supposed kidnapper at all. Rather it was a diatribe against those they perceive as being ''against'' them.
To Mr and Mrs McCann, I would say this - you, I'm afraid, lost her. It is not the fault of anyone else that she has not been found. What you are doing is the equivalent of someone losing their wallet then blaming Lost Property when it isn't handed in. The people at fault are you
Had enough of all this coverage about 'Madeleine' although I wish we could have some sort of closure.. My heart is with the 1000's that don't get this coverage like she does.. Bless them all
Maybe if they had treated her with 'love and respect' and not left their children alone in an unlocked apartment or more than one occasion she would be here today!?
Of course she shouldn't have been left but that doesn't mean that they have to be criticised for ever! Continuing to criticise take3s the focus away from the fact that the child is still missing.
I only think of Madeleine, and not of her parents. All I ever think about is that little girl. Wherever she is now, I hope that she is safe and happy. Anything else doesn't bear thinking about.
As mother to a little girl about to turn three, I am filled with distress at the thought of such a living nightmare and cannot imagine the pain they endure each day. How could you go on? If only there could be closure of some form; if only someone could come forward to shed some light. Of course it is more than unfortunate that they left their children unattended on the night but that fact must just add to their dreadful burden every hour of every day. May God look after all of them and I continue to hope and pray that one day soon this awful nightmare will be resolved.
Wherever you are Madeleine, I will be thinking of you this Christmas.
As mother to a little girl about to turn three, I am filled with distress at the thought of such a living nightmare and cannot imagine the pain they endure each day. How could you go on? If only there could be closure of some form; if only someone could come forward to shed some light. Of course it is more than unfortunate that they left their children unattended on the night but that fact must just add to their dreadful burden every hour of every day. May God look after all of them and I continue to hope and pray that one day soon this awful nightmare will be resolved.
I don't know how they can bear not knowing where their little girl is, it must be a living nightmare, and if i was able to grant one wish, i'd give it to them, so they could have her home again. Keep strong.
May God keep your daughter safe and hopefully she will be returned to you one day... God Bless
Shame they didn't care enough to pay for a babysitter while they went out drinking
Alleged kidnappers. We don't even know if she was kidnapped. We don't know what happened.
I pray for you all and hope that one day you will be reunited. Keep strong and your other children safe.
When one thought we had heard the last of them they resurface.
When if ever will they accept that if they had not put their own enjoyment above their childrens safety they would still be a whole family. They could well have lost all 3 children when they left them all alone to party.
Maybe it would be more palatable if as much newspaper space was given to all the other missing children. Possibly Ben Needham could do with some publicity.
When if ever will they accept that if they had not put their own enjoyment above their childrens safety they would still be a whole family. They could well have lost all 3 children when they left them all alone to party.
Maybe it would be more palatable if as much newspaper space was given to all the other missing children. Possibly Ben Needham could do with some publicity.
I would very much like this case to have closure. Irrespective of the parents dining out etc, I feel very sad that that little girl might still be out there in the hands of evil people.
I wish that she could be found, whatever happened it wasn't her fault and she should not have suffered.
I wish that she could be found, whatever happened it wasn't her fault and she should not have suffered.
The pain must be unbearable.
"Begging them to treat her with love and respect", if they had done that as parents, and not left her alone, things could be so different.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1339866/Madeleine-McCann-Parents-issue-Christmas-plea-kidnappers.html#ixzz18Zrx283U
She didn't get that from her own parents when she went missing....