That's not two sites, that's one site.
>
> Both are run by Portugese citizens.
Which makes them no more expert than Sara Payne, probably considerably
less.
>
> My only strong opinions about Gerry and Kate are a) why were they at
> least not investigated for neglect
They were interviewed by child protection staff.
b) how they set up a 'company' so
> fast
That's easily done - a company can be set up within hours.
and how they spent the money
I have absolutely no connection with the McCanns or their campaign, but
it took me only a few seconds to find
http://www.findmadeleine.com/about_the_campaign/index.html
What is the money being spent on ?
The majority of the fund money has been and continues to be spent on
investigative work to help find Madeleine. Additionally money continues
to be spent on the wider 'Awareness Campaign' – reminding people that
Madeleine is still missing and to remain vigilant. None of the directors
have taken any money from the fund as remuneration.
Anyone who wishes further information with regards to the financial
details of Madeleine's Fund and its professional advisors, please refer
to the accounts filed at Companies House. Crown Way Maindy Cardiff CF14 3UZ
c) how suddenly they were deemed
> 'child protection experts/spokespeople'.
Nobody has deemed them any such thing, as far as I'm aware.
They are however well qualified to comment on such issues as: what
support a parent can expect from governments or police forces when their
child goes missing in a foreign country. Most people would probably
assume that the authorities would try very hard to find the child, to
discover the child's fate and to ensure that those responsible are
brought to justice.
Other than that my only view
> is that the child (regardless of her current status) deserves the
> truth.
Not quite the way I'd put it. Any civilised society should take good
care of children and should not rest until a missing child is found, or
proved to be dead.