Ake is agreeing with you Johnny because I have called him on the carpet about the homosexual parent deal. He's a bigot. No use trying to explain anything there.

As far as the other. You are mistaken. You are likely to know FAR more about this case than I do as I don't have time to watch the drama of it all. I DO know that the mother was involved with pagents before her daughter and have heard her say that it was an enjoyable hobby that she shared with her daughter who loved it as well. I disagree with then entire pagent thing. I'm pretty sure I stated that earlier. I don't think it's appropriate. In the same breath, a child should be safe regardless of what they are wearing. What about many third world countries where parents can't put food on a table they don't have let alone put clothes on their children? I'd be interested to know what the molestation and murder rates are there. Those kinds of behaviors happen far more in the US than in other countries, why? I can't say but I do know that the penalties in other countries are far more harsh.
    Regarding the money issue, have you seen the photos of her home? Those people were not interested in money, it was a hobby for Mommy and the child. The costumes for those events run hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. Look it up, you'll see. Then add pagent fees and let's not forget the professional photographs that were taken of Jon Benet, how much does a decent portfolio go for these days?

You have misread my posts entirely. If you'd like to think there's some poor misguided woman sitting at her computer in the United States, knock yourself out. Ebbie and Jeri were right on the money, thanks guys.

Michelle :)