[Trust but Verify]

I have to ask, and I'm not just picking on you, brigette, but this case, even more so than others, has got people like yourself going 24/7 with theories, some of them based on pure conjecture. The question is, "Why?"

I can understand it to a point, but there is just a wild amount of speculation, theorizing, and just plain made-up stuff. Some people seem to do nothing else but hit these threads all day and night, bouncing theories off others. What good does it do? Nobody on FR is going to solve this crime, so what's the point?

[stlnative]

I'm not just picking on you, brigette

I see it that you are pulling me out from the bunch (picking on me) - why not ask others on this thread this same question? - why just me? - I don't feel I or anyone else owes you an answer, so you are not going to get one from me! - Why are you on a "discussion thread" related to Natalee Holloway case? - It is not a breaking news thread about case, the thread is in Chat... so the theories and discussion about the case must interest you otherwise you would not be in here reading.

[stlnative]

next time add ALL in the TO: box and maybe someone will answer your question, but I don't see why anyone owes you an answer.

[Trust but Verify]

I have to ask, and I'm not just picking on you, brigette, but this case, even more so than others, has got people like yourself going 24/7 with theories, some of them based on pure conjecture. The question is, "Why?"

I can understand it to a point, but there is just a wild amount of speculation, theorizing, and just plain made-up stuff. Some people seem to do nothing else but hit these threads all day and night, bouncing theories off others. What good does it do? Nobody on FR is going to solve this crime, so what's the point?

(Brigette: Just making good on my pledge. I don't expect an answer from you.)

[Ditter]

"So what's the point?">>>

Sorry but are you really this dense? It's a game, a real life murder mystery game. Didn't you ever play Clue? This is fun but at the same time it is deathly serious and we are all hoping for a good outcome but fearing the worst.

[xsmommy]

ummm...since when do Freepers have to answer to you for their interest in or posting on any given thread? good grief.

[GarySpFc]

I have to ask, and I'm not just picking on you, brigette, but this case, even more so than others, has got people like yourself going 24/7 with theories, some of them based on pure conjecture. The question is, "Why?"

I can understand it to a point, but there is just a wild amount of speculation, theorizing, and just plain made-up stuff. Some people seem to do nothing else but hit these threads all day and night, bouncing theories off others. What good does it do? Nobody on FR is going to solve this crime, so what's the point?

I have heard your questions asked in talking with my friends or on the air. I grew up years ago in Homewood, which is right next door to Mountain Brook. Students at that time attended Shades Valley High School. From my perspective Natalee represents far more than the little girl from my former hometown. I see her as the girl next door, my own daughter who did many foolish things, but lived through her experiences. Modern man does not see a war between good and evil, however I do. Natalee is a victim of that war. To my mind Joran represents the kid who has chosen the path of evil. And while the public would not have shown this much interest if Natalee would have been 6 foot tall and weighed 280, I do. I have grown to hate evil, and grown to hate it ever since I saw the results in Nam. I also see the love in Natalee's family, friends, and other Americans as they fight with outrage against evil with little more than prayers on their side. I care.