It appears I have been placed on the “naughty step” (oh joy); nonetheless predicting that neither you nor anyone else will respond to this post I’ll make the following observation.
Guede will keep his head down until he has is freedom secured roughly about the time everything from an Italian perspective goes horribly wrong for Raffaele and Amanda. He will profess is innocence whilst ignoring any evidence of his very obvious involvement in Meredith Kercher’s murder and point the finger at others without naming anyone, of course (although 6 years of media interest, he’ll try and cherry pick what he can from the case), for sure he’ll try and bury Raffaele and Amanda. The global media (feigning public interest) will sell their Mothers, beloved sibling’s, body parts and even editorial reputation (irony) to ensure they get the global exclusive from Guede (cha ching), of course will blow any money and end up back in prison just like OJ.
Poor you, on the naughty step.
FWIW, I too was disgusted by the comment you objected to. Several people were. Several said so. IMO no one liked it, but most thought it best to ignore it.
It is not the first time I've been disgusted by a comment here. But I must say: good, solid, informative comments far outweigh occasional lapses, and I have no doubt the ratio of "insult-the-principal" comments to informative comments is astronomically higher on the guilter sites.
FWIW, I don't believe the comment was aimed at Meredith. I think it was a poke at the irrationality of the Kerchers. Doesn't change the fact that it was in poor taste.
But I write because I don't know how you fail to see that people here care deeply about justice for Meredith. The forum comprises six years of comments: of course they echo, of course some are lame and, on occasion, objectionable. I don't think people can discuss any subject for six years without *occasionally* saying something crass.
But the overall tone is clear. I don't see how you miss it. This forum has some amazingly bright and clear-thinking posters who care deeply for Meredith. They don't see the situation as Meredith versus Amanda/Raff: that's a PGP construct. They see the goal as justice for ALL.
A few weeks ago, you wrote touchingly about seeing Mrs. Kercher in the grocery and thinking "there but for the grace of god go I." (Well, that's a paraphrase.) Coulsdon, please know ALL us parents (and the non-parents too) feel that way. We ALL mourn the loss of that splendid girl. Why is it so hard for you to see that we ALSO care about Amanda and Raff? It's not one or the other. It's not British versus American -- or any other such nonsense. It's truth versus a shet storm of railroading, cultural misunderstandings, and sloppy forensics.
I understand your upset. I felt it myself. Can you understand those of us who know AK/RS are innocent ALSO feel upset when they're slandered? It happens far more often.
You talk about winning minds and hearts. Can your mind and heart be won? Why don't you tell us what keeps you from thinking the kids are innocent? I mean innocent in reality, obviously, not in a court of law. Yes, I know: you like to remind us only the court of law counts. And you'd be right if courts of law were always correct. Unfortunately for the victims of injustice, they are not.
I agree with all you say about Guede. It's distressing.
Which do you think is closer to reality? Please include a mention of the double body swap theory of Mignini if defending this well dressed man.
