RUMORS OF BREAKING NEWS # 4

[Catriana]

Continuation of # 3.

[bamajo]

thanks catriana.

[KerinTX]

thanks for the new topic link

[sarah]

Their system is not working.  The Arubians must be aware of that.  Why not let the FBI lead the investigation.

[bamajo]

sarah, i think it is a simple matter of a power struggle.  even though their authorities have shown their incompetance to the world, maybe they feel if they turn it over to our FBI, they have failed?  i don't know.  i'm sure it has to do with the fact that their legal system (dutch) is completely different than ours.

[sarah]

I have been driving a car for a pretty good while now. I like to speed and have talked myself out of a lot of tickets.  But in no way could I drive in the INDY 500.  I have no experience in race car driving.  One mistake and the whole race would be screwed up.  Just like the investigation.  They have solved crimes, even murders.  They have a successful system.  But the system is no way prepared for the magnitude of this case.

[dragonfly]

Their system is not working.  The Arubians must be aware of that.  Why not let the FBI lead the investigation.

I think the problem here, and I think it was Nancy_Drew who just touched on this, is that even though it's not working, they have control.  This case isn't solved.  It would be different if we already knew by the evidence who did this and we were talking in terms of prosecution and punishment.  Then the pressure could be brought from all aspects.  The problem with this case is that no one is charged.  There isn't any real concrete evidence that we know of at this point.  And no matter how much we hate it, the Arubans have complete control over this.  It is a very fine line to be walking.

[dragonfly]

I also think as much as we would love to put pressure on them in some way, I really think the pressure that will get something done will be from their own people when sales are down, reservations are down, and no one is making the money they usually make this time of year from American travel.  Their own people will cause more action than a bunch of raving Americans.  Just my opinion.

[sarah]

I wish Bush would call the head man in Aruba and try to influence both to work together to try to resolve this whole ordeal.

[DT]

Did someone say Geraldo was about to be on the view to discuss the case.

[Rob]

i am a long time supporter of aruba and the authorties there, but i have to admit this is nutz .. my opinion is gradually starting to change...

[nancy_drew]

To repeat what I said at the end of the last thread.

If we care, and want justice we CAN'T turn away from the justice system!  It is clear with the whole world watching the guards were let go.  We do have power and can turn this case around.

I say everyone and anyone should write, call do whatever to demand justice.  I would think Aruban citizens should do the same...their future economy is in the balance!

We should show respect for the lovely people on this island.  It is not their fault this happened.  BUT, it's time to get tough and support the family by demanding FAIR JUSTICE!!!

[dragonfly]

Amen, Nancy!

[Rob]

the tragedy itself is not their fauly. the way they have handled it since... IS!

[dragonfly]

the tragedy itself is not their fauly. the way they have handled it since... IS!

I think what she is saying is that it's not the fault of the citizens of Aruba and we should not take it out on them, but the law enforcement in Aruba.

[nancy_drew]

FOX says they have new info right after the break.

[Sleeks]

Nancy Drew - who do you recommend would be the best to write in to???

[Ben]

fox w/ new info??? Haven't heard that before!

But, keep us posted anyway

[DT]

FOX says they have new info right after the break.

Fox uses the word 'new" very liberally. It probably isn't new in the sense that no one has heard it before.

[dragonfly]

FOX says they have new info right after the break.

Let me know, my TV is stuck on Nick Jr.  My 7 year old would revolt if I changed it during Dora the Explorer!!!!!