Missing Shannon Found

[ACE2M]

was andrew not making a cynical remark about the nature of the tabloids of this country? rather than expressing his own views, maybe?

[madasahatstand]

was andrew not making a cynical remark about the nature of the tabloids of this country? rather than expressing his own views, maybe?

I hope so and imo there is no 'standard child abduction' these things are not ten a penny, they are warped and out of the ordinary and equally as important as each other.

[Acidmouse]

I think in Yorkshire they call a spade a spade, so I wouldn't worry about labeling them what they are.

I do think they got alot of press though, people are trying to make a story out of the differences in the two missing kids family's when no one cares. It should be about the kid.

[madasahatstand]

I think in Yorkshire they call a spade a spade, so I wouldn't worry about labeling them what they are.

I do think they got alot of press though, people are trying to make a story out of the differences in the two missing kids family's when no one cares. It should be about the kid.

ive not read the stories but calling a spade a spade? what do you mean?

[AndrewT]

Yes, ACE2M read my post the way it was intended. I'm not saying 'Shannon's family are poor and rough looking - sod them'. I'm saying that is the way (unfairly) that the media have classically approached these types of stories.

 Madeline was pretty, with parents who were good-looking middle class doctors. Tabloid gold. The contrast with Shannon is huge. The papers would have dropped the Shannon story after a couple of days if it had not been for the fact they knew they'd be criticised as even the least media savvy reader would have said 'how come this girl is not getting ten pages every day for 6 months like Madeline?'

[madasahatstand]

thanks for clarifying Andrew

[Grier78]

Yes, ACE2M read my post the way it was intended. I'm not saying 'Shannon's family are poor and rough looking - sod them'. I'm saying that is the way (unfairly) that the media have classically approached these types of stories.

 Madeline was pretty, with parents who were good-looking middle class doctors. Tabloid gold. The contrast with Shannon is huge. The papers would have dropped the Shannon story after a couple of days if it had not been for the fact they knew they'd be criticised as even the least media savvy reader would have said 'how come this girl is not getting ten pages every day for 6 months like Madeline?'

For any stories like this then the media should only report on actual news as it is relevant, not by thier idea of public interest. News of events like this should be for public awareness not public entertainment.

[bobby1]

Yes, ACE2M read my post the way it was intended. I'm not saying 'Shannon's family are poor and rough looking - sod them'. I'm saying that is the way (unfairly) that the media have classically approached these types of stories.

 Madeline was pretty, with parents who were good-looking middle class doctors. Tabloid gold. The contrast with Shannon is huge. The papers would have dropped the Shannon story after a couple of days if it had not been for the fact they knew they'd be criticised as even the least media savvy reader would have said 'how come this girl is not getting ten pages every day for 6 months like Madeline?'

Yes, you have it spot on.

[boldie]

Yes, ACE2M read my post the way it was intended. I'm not saying 'Shannon's family are poor and rough looking - sod them'. I'm saying that is the way (unfairly) that the media have classically approached these types of stories.

 Madeline was pretty, with parents who were good-looking middle class doctors. Tabloid gold. The contrast with Shannon is huge. The papers would have dropped the Shannon story after a couple of days if it had not been for the fact they knew they'd be criticised as even the least media savvy reader would have said 'how come this girl is not getting ten pages every day for 6 months like Madeline?'

Yes, you have it spot on.

indeed he does.

Also goes to show that it's not the strangers you have to worry about when it comes to kids, eh?

[I KNOW IT]

Yes, ACE2M read my post the way it was intended. I'm not saying 'Shannon's family are poor and rough looking - sod them'. I'm saying that is the way (unfairly) that the media have classically approached these types of stories.

 Madeline was pretty, with parents who were good-looking middle class doctors. Tabloid gold. The contrast with Shannon is huge. The papers would have dropped the Shannon story after a couple of days if it had not been for the fact they knew they'd be criticised as even the least media savvy reader would have said 'how come this girl is not getting ten pages every day for 6 months like Madeline?'

Are you related to or just quoting Carole Malone as this is nearly word for word what she wrote in one of the weekend tabloids?

[charmaine]

Just glad Shannon is alive 

[I KNOW IT]

Just glad Shannon is alive 

Yes very true,

[suzanne]

Just glad Shannon is alive 

Yes very true,

Exactly..I had a lump in my throat when I heard the news this afternoon.

A bit strange that she is in protective custody though.

Somehow I dont think there is going to be a happy ending to this one.

[AndrewT]

A bit strange that she is in protective custody though.

Not really, considering the man arrested is related to her stepfather, so there is a chance he may be involved, she can hardly live at home.

[Royal Flush]

Wonder what its like to be madasahatstand! Having to be right all the time!