There’s nothing to agree about, that’s the point, but you think there is. I asked people here, US citizens, a few weeks back to call the US embassy to voice their concern in an attempt to draw attention to the case and persuade the US govt/state Dept. in taking a more active role in getting a resolution as well as applying pressure to the local authorities and working together with local authorities. And that typically takes LOTS of calls from LOTS of people not only to the consulates, but also ones federal representatives. Sean’s family and friends began a campaign several weeks ago and asked people to help in this endeavor. NOT calling to ask for information, as you incorrectly assumed and said “it’s none of your business, etc”. You missed the point.
After I explained that then you tried being a smartass and began to say, “good luck in calling the embassy...”
As if I was the only one doing this....it was a campaign, and still is. The case isn’t resolved. And as I mentioned before, I can give numerous examples where public pressure from private citizens as well as pressure from press exposure has forced the US govt to get actively involved and have literally gotten kidnap victims released and solved missing persons cases, freed incarcerated Americans unjustly held, etc.
In 2008 I was actively involved in s child abduction case to a Latin American country and the child wouldve NEVER been returned to his father in Jersey if it weren’t for attention by the press then tens of thousands of ordinary US citizens. Which drew attention from the fathers state representative in DC and then the entire US Congress!
So I’ve personally been involved in resolving an unbelievable miscarriage of justice and helping reunite a father and his son. One person can make a difference, and many people can make significant differences. Its certainly possible that the exposure and attention that Sean’s case has received of late has prompted the state Dept to take an active role, that’s a positive first step. But as I said previously, you don’t appear to get it and that’s fine. So, if you disagreed with what I’ve just stated, that’s like disagreeing that America’s most wanted doesn’t help solve crimes and find criminals. That’s it. It’s not a question if I have an opinion and yours differs. It’s a question of you accepting reality or denying it.
Jesus, you just won't let it go.
All I'm saying to you is if I were working at an embassy in a foreign country and Joe Blow from XYZ state phoned me about a case and they weren't a member of the person's immediate family, I'd tell you it's none of your concern.
That's it. Nothing more.
If a child were to be abducted in the state of Indiana and you phoned the police department inquiring about the case and you weren't a member of the immediate family, I'd tell you it's none of your concern but thanks for the call. A federal agency like a U.S. Embassy can't disclose anything to you...like literally, nothing if you aren't a member of the immediate family.
That's it. Nothing more.
Now please, let it go or feel free to come back in and tell me how I'm wrong and how you're right.
And you don’t work for an embassy ( thank the good lord) and the people calling are NOT calling for information!
Do you understand that?
You have mistated and mischaracterized what I’ve written in plain English more than once. Whatever man. I’m not wasting anymore of my time trying to get through your thick skull. Anyone that can read can easily see that you’ve lacked a basic understanding of this situation.
Im an idiot thinking I could explain it and get a rational reaction. You’re worse than my first Brazilian ex-wife!
Do you understand that?
You have mistated and mischaracterized what I’ve written in plain English more than once. Whatever man. I’m not wasting anymore of my time trying to get through your thick skull. Anyone that can read can easily see that you’ve lacked a basic understanding of this situation.
Im an idiot thinking I could explain it and get a rational reaction. You’re worse than my first Brazilian ex-wife!
It doesn't matter why people are calling the Embassy. If they are calling about a case that involves a U.S. Citizen in a different country and they aren't a member of the immediate family, I'd say "thanks for your concern, we're working on it" then hang up the phone.
I mean, do you want them to just listen to you if you call them?
I can see it now.
"Hello, this is the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica."
"Yes, I'm poster Slapshot from the RX Gambling Forum and another poster named Ralph told me to call about a missing man in Costa Rica named Tony."
"Are you a member of Tony's family Slapshot?"
"Well, no."
"Ok, what can I help you with Slaphshot?"
"I'm just calling because poster Ralph told me to call and I just want to tell you I hope you're trying to find Tony."
"Ok Slaphshot, thanks for your concern, there's an ongoing investigation into Tony's disappearance and that's all I can say."
"Ok, great thanks."
I think you are missing his point and his experience with dealing with embassies that it seems you don't have. They aren't going to ask if you are a member of his family when you call in and express concern about the issue.
Sorry if Im not informed, but I dont think you have the same experience dealing with embassies as Ralph, based on what has been said
You're telling him to let it go.
Mean while you keep coming back to his thread.
Oh the poster that keeps coming back is Enfuego.
Now I got it.
I want to make sure I understand. tony went missing and was reported murdered.
his body was allegedly found, but now no one is sure where it is or if it was tony.
some old friends of tony's claim to have spoken to him recently and said he
claims to be ok. in the meantime, tony has not been seen or heard from by
anyone else in about 6 weeks. tony's wife claims to have paid the ransom in
non-traceable bitcoin. about the ransom request, was it in writing or verbal.
was it reported to local authorities before or after the ransom was paid?
this case sounds convoluted and that makes me suspicious as to who might
of been involved and their motivations. this should make a good TV crime
docudrama when it is resolved or a mystery crime TV show if not solved.
his body was allegedly found, but now no one is sure where it is or if it was tony.
some old friends of tony's claim to have spoken to him recently and said he
claims to be ok. in the meantime, tony has not been seen or heard from by
anyone else in about 6 weeks. tony's wife claims to have paid the ransom in
non-traceable bitcoin. about the ransom request, was it in writing or verbal.
was it reported to local authorities before or after the ransom was paid?
this case sounds convoluted and that makes me suspicious as to who might
of been involved and their motivations. this should make a good TV crime
docudrama when it is resolved or a mystery crime TV show if not solved.
Non-traceable bitcoin? Was that a joke?
All I can say is I hope I have a neighbor five blocks down the street who has only heard of me.... and if I go missing in Timbuktu, he is on the phone in his basement dialing up the FBI and freakish embassies and uncovering every stone to fuckign find me, lol. Ha ha.
I think I figured this one out. This guy Ralph got about 70K linked up with Tony and he'll only get it out if he can find Tony.
"Tony come back, any kind of fool could see
There was something in my high balance... that I had with you
Tony come back, you can blame it all on me
I was wrong, and I just can't live without that 70k balance I had with you!!!!!!"
TONY COME BACK!!!!!
All I can say is I hope I have a neighbor five blocks down the street who has only heard of me.... and if I go missing in Timbuktu, he is on the phone in his basement dialing up the FBI and freakish embassies and uncovering every stone to fuckign find me, lol. Ha ha.
I think I figured this one out. This guy Ralph got about 70K linked up with Tony and he'll only get it out if he can find Tony.
"Tony come back, any kind of fool could see
There was something in my high balance... that I had with you
Tony come back, you can blame it all on me
I was wrong, and I just can't live without that 70k balance I had with you!!!!!!"
TONY COME BACK!!!!!
