When I read you guys criticizing Amanda like this, it raises questions in my mind. For example, I wonder whether you actually have your fingers to the pulse of public opinion. Do you know for a fact that other people are offended by the same things you are offended by, and that what you don't like about Amanda's behavior is actually harmful to her situation?
No, I haven't done extensive polling or focus group analysis. I doubt anyone has. I'm not offended by the remarks. I just think they serve no positive purpose and gave fodder to the press and the pro guilt crowd. I certainly understand the Kerchers' response.
[quote[Second, when you imagine the group of people Amanda is not impressing, or may even be alienating, what kind of people are you imagining? Obviously, she is alienating you, but have you checked to see whether there are enough other people just like you out there that their influence is a factor in Amanda's situation? Have you ascertained whether you have the moral authority to be giving her advice versus whether you are just armchair quarterbacking?[/quote]
About 90% of people think exactly like I do.
I'm not being alienated. I firmly believe that the evidence in this case does not rise to the standard of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Since I'm commenting, as are you, on a Internet forum it is difficult to claim moral authority. However, I have much respect for a number of people that have expertise in certain fields. I don't argue DNA, phones or computer records. I may argue how to present information because that is something I've done for years.
Third, your primary concern seems to be public relations, which is great. How do you think it looks to the public, though, when some of Amanda's supporters criticize her, and for essentially the same reasons the Perugians criticized her? In my opinion, a strong united front should be one without cracks, even if you have to bite your keyboards to prevent yourselves from venting.
I don't think what is written here impacts public opinion directly. I think many here have given suggestions that would make the case better than the actual people in charge are making. I've laid out how I'd approach many aspects and surprisingly think I've done a good job.
I am not FOA. To the extent that my input has any impact, which I doubt, I hope it moves the case to seek truth and justice.
I'm no more a fan of crackless fronts in the PI than I am for the PG.
The emperor had no clothes. Really.
I know you don't see it this way, but to me, there is a very short distance between, "I wish someone would tell her to knock it off"/"She is a lousy spokesperson" and, "Her situation is nobody's fault but her own." Or worse.
She, herself, made comments that reflected some of the above. I clearly don't believe that the case has been made for guilt but Amanda has a forum and I'd use it far differently.
Tell me how the "visiting the grave" was helpful? The "I'd take a lie detector test" was much better.
