How far would you go to protect your child?

As most of America and dare I say the world, I have been following the Caylee Anthony case.

The very first emotion was horror that a child could be missing for so long without the mother of that child reporting it; it was further a horror to watch the pain of the grandmother on national television begging for the country to take notice of this missing child, to find her, and bring her home to their loving arms.

Then, the 911 calls came out, the discrepecies, the out and out lies spewed to the media, which was hungry to eat them up, until the media began to make those areas clear, and those of us watching would shake our heads in disbelief.

As I sit back and reflect a bit on this case, I have to say, I feel as though it is Deja Vu. Those of us crime watchers have seen this same case over and over again with just a few variations.

Diane Downs, reported a 'Bushy Haired Stranger' that shot her children.
Susan Smith reported a 'Black male' car jacked her car with her two toddler sons trapped inside.

Charles Steward claimed a 'Black male' murdered his pregnant wife.

And then of course there is Melinda, that claimed her child Trenton was taken while she sat watching TV with two friends, and then killed herself when the questions got too tough.

Why do I bring up such cases? Well think about the first few, Diane and Susan both played the media, using descriptions that would shock and terrorize in their parts of the country. Charles Steward murdered not only his wife and unborn son, but likewise used that primal fear,target those that are different than the victim, to attempt to hide in plain sight.

Melinda offers the clear and present problem we have in society, the desire to believe in that maternal instinct that the majority of women cultivate soon after birth, if not at conception of a wanted and desired child; Melinda it seems never acquired this basic instinct, and she took the mystery of Trenton with her.

What I find interesting, in a sad way, is that Melinda's family and the Anthony family seem to share one very twisted trait......The both choose to blame the media for the tragic events that they experience.

Melinda's family has filed a lawsuit against Nancy Grace, and CNN for wrongful death, because in their twisted opinion, Nancy Grace by asking Melinda the 'tough' questions in regards to her son's disappearance caused her suicide.

SWELL.

Can someone explain to me, why on earth her own family never asked and demanded answers to those 'tough questions'

Perhaps the Anthony's can offer insight, as they too, attack the media, the Sheriff's Department, and TES, while all the while sheltering and protecting the last person that was with Caylee.

So how far would you go to protect your child? Would you help them hide a petty crime? Would you offer an alibi that is untrue? Would you conceal or destroy evidence? Would you give false information to law enforcement and the media if another life was at stake? Would you hide the body?

I am of the personal belief that the Anthony's' are not in denial, they are well aware of what really happened to Caylee, and they are covering for their daughter, it is my opinion they are doing so not so much for Casey, but to protect their status in the community, their careers, and I also think they are considering the possible financial advantage that could arise from this tragedy.

Say a prayer for justice tonight, because Caylee deserves in death, what she never got in life, those that put her first, and not their selfish desires or needs.