[Ruth]

Nothing you said was offensive Gracie. I believe the reason that this case is getting so much publicity is because the parents are white, middle class, and what is generally classed as 'respectable'. Also, Maddie is a very pretty little girl - and as sad as it is to say it, I don't believe this much effort would have been focussed on a child who was not considered so pretty.

And it's so right that the press are giving these people a far easier ride than they would have given a single parent, or a council estate dweller.