Abby Sunderland Missing

[dumboiu]

Well then, by all means, don't rescue her because it might burden the taxpayers.

I think the point is more that the parents should be responsible for the rescue bill, not the taxpayers. She certainly must be rescued, that goes without saying. A person's brain is not fully developed until about 24 years old (at least that is what neuroscientists claim). So, I am wondering what made her parents think it was a good idea to let their 16 year old circumvent the globe (other than fame). At 18, you are considered an adult and can do as you wish. At 16, you are still a dependent child. I think the parents need to be held accountable for the rescue - monetarily, that is. I think their actions as parents were irresponsible.

 

[Dismagic1]

No one on this thread has said she shouldn't be rescued. I think the general feeling is that her parents have placed a huge burden on taxpayers for what we think is a foolish decision. Yes, they had the right to make the decision. But no I don't have to agree it is the right one. And I think Australia's taxpayers have the right to be pissed.

I don't have the right to tell my friend's husband not to walk out on his wife and 5 kids for the skank at work, but I still think he is an *** for doing it. And I happen to think her parents were foolish when they let her go, and when they let her brother do it 2 years ago. This opinion did not just form last night!

That's what makes the world great. As a person, you can choose to make your own decisions and live life the way you want. Others can do the same. We can get into the tax burdens .. There are many things I don't feel my tax dollars should go to... Ford and GM Bailouts, TARP, Welfare, Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, the list goes on.

 

[Dismagic1]

I think the point is more that the parents should be responsible for the rescue bill, not the taxpayers. She certainly must be rescued, that goes without saying. A person's brain is not fully developed until about 24 years old (at least that is what neuroscientists claim). So, I am wondering what made her parents think it was a good idea to let their 16 year old circumvent the globe (other than fame). At 18, you are considered an adult and can do as you wish. At 16, you are still a dependent child. I think the parents need to be held accountable for the rescue - monetarily, that is. I think their actions as parents were irresponsible.

Yea I'm sure they have 300k laying around to foot the bill. Great idea.

 

[dumboiu]

Yea I'm sure they have 300k laying around to foot the bill. Great idea.

Yes, it is a great idea - you are right. They seemed to come up with the funds to send their child off on a round the world globe trot. So, why shouldn't they have to find the money to reimburse the taxpayers? If you make foolish decisions, you should be prepared to pay for them. Entitlement, entitlement, entitlement.

 

[loveadobie]

How did she get out of going to school, she was only 16-

I also agree that the parents should pay for her rescue costs.

 

[Imzadi]

Yea I'm sure they have 300k laying around to foot the bill. Great idea.

Just because they don't have the money shouldn't absolve them of responsibility. "Balloon Boy's" parents are being held accountable for their stunt when a rescue team was sent to chase down the balloon.

 

[Aisling]

Well then, by all means, don't rescue her because it might burden the taxpayers.

Is that what you REALLY think people are saying?

 

[Toad_Passenger]

Yes, it is a great idea - you are right. They seemed to come up with the funds to send their child off on a round the world globe trot. So, why shouldn't they have to find the money to reimburse the taxpayers? If you make foolish decisions, you should be prepared to pay for them. Entitlement, entitlement, entitlement.

Actually they solicited sponsors for the voyage, it wasn't all personal money. I don't see a sense of entitlement here. She had the drive, the prowess to sell her voyage to sponsors, and the want to experience something other teenagers can only dream of. I don't know how that says entitlement, it says to me that she worked hard to try and make her dream a reality.

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

Obviously you missed the point of the voyage. She wanted to be the youngest to do this.



http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2010/06/sailor-abby-sunderland-is-alive-and-unharmed.html

Why? What is the purpose of being the youngest? Why does that make or break a life changing event? THAT is where a parent comes in. So, next year some other nincompoop parents start prepping their 12 year old. There is no end to teens that want to be "special" and parents who don't know how to say "no" to their kids.

The ability of a pretty young lady to sell the idea to sponsors just means she knows how to beg pretty.

lol, and no I didn't miss the child's point. I want a lot of things in life. Doesn't always mean they are smart and safe.

 

[Disneyrsh]

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[Toad_Passenger]

Why? What is the purpose of being the youngest? Why does that make or break a life changing event? THAT is where a parent comes in. So, next year some other nincompoop parents start prepping their 12 year old. There is no end to teens that want to be "special" and parents who don't know how to say "no" to their kids.

Perhaps it started out by wanting to be "special" or do something historical, but, in the end, when her boat was disabled the first time, the "record" became unattainable. At that point the trip became more about the voyage and the experience for her. She was no longer in it for the "fame" but to push herself to finish what she started. Commendable attributes, if you ask me. But apparently she's not on trial here, it's her parents.

 

[Dismagic1]

The parents shouldn't pay a dime. Rescuers were sent out of the goodness of one's heart, not on the condition that they were then going to go to the parents and ask for the money. How outrageous and insensitive.

 

[Dismagic1]

Why? What is the purpose of being the youngest? Why does that make or break a life changing event? THAT is where a parent comes in. So, next year some other nincompoop parents start prepping their 12 year old. There is no end to teens that want to be "special" and parents who don't know how to say "no" to their kids.

The ability of a pretty young lady to sell the idea to sponsors just means she knows how to beg pretty.

lol, and no I didn't miss the child's point. I want a lot of things in life. Doesn't always mean they are smart and safe.

That's why you are posting on an internet message board and Abby is out sailing the world. Parents make all the difference.

 

[loveadobie]

What about Balloon boy

 

[dumboiu]

Actually they solicited sponsors for the voyage, it wasn't all personal money. I don't see a sense of entitlement here. She had the drive, the prowess to sell her voyage to sponsors, and the want to experience something other teenagers can only dream of. I don't know how that says entitlement, it says to me that she worked hard to try and make her dream a reality.

Good......then they can now get the sponsors to pay for her rescue. For the love of God, it is WINTER in the southern hemisphere. There are waves 3 stories high. It is not a good idea for anyone to be sailing in those conditions, let alone a child. Her parents made the decision to support her journey, they should pay for her rescue. They are not entitled to only pay for the part (fame) of the journey that they want to - they need to pay for the entire cost of her journey. In this case, it means her rescue too.

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

Perhaps it started out by wanting to be "special" or do something historical, but, in the end, when her boat was disabled the first time, the "record" became unattainable. At that point the trip became more about the voyage and the experience for her. She was no longer in it for the "fame" but to push herself to finish what she started. Commendable attributes, if you ask me. But apparently she's not on trial here, it's her parents.

And how would the trip have been less had she waited 5 years? Gotten 5 more years of sailing under her belt. Worked in more difficult situations. And, Heaven knows, tracking is only going to get better? Postponing something because it isn't safe is also a commendable attribute. We don't always need to get something when we want it. Delayed gratification never hurt anyone.

 

[mumom95]

If the Mom stocked up on enough Wii games and poptarts, the kids probably wouldn't notice that she had even gone.

So true!!

 

[dumboiu]

I actually think the greedy sponsors who were so eager to splash their names all over her boat should be footing the rescue bill.

I disagree as it is the PARENTS and only the PARENTS who gave the minor child the go-ahead to do this stunt. The parents should be held responsible first. Of course, they theoretically could ask the sponsors to now sponsor her rescue as well.

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

That's why you are posting on an internet message board and Abby is out sailing the world. Parents make all the difference.

lol, personal insults are allowed? Has that changed recently?

 

[Toad_Passenger]

The ability of a pretty young lady to sell the idea to sponsors just means she knows how to beg pretty.

lol, and no I didn't miss the child's point. I want a lot of things in life. Doesn't always mean they are smart and safe.

Beg pretty? Wow this girl just keeps getting insulted left and right. As someone who has spent time working to get sponsors for various causes, it just doesn't work that way. No company wants to put their name on a boat that ends up sinking. She obviously knew enough about what she was doing that these companies saw an opportunity to be part of her dream.

Honestly what is with the blatant age discrimination, too? This girl's accomplishment should be seen for what it is. A way to show teenagers that they are capable of so much more than what society will give them. Hard work and a dream, and you can do great things. Her story isn't selfishness, but more what she can do.

There are so many threads I see around here where the teenager gets the bad rep, just for their age. Here is a girl who is doing something big with her teenage years, and still gets flak for it. I guess she should just have stayed home, hung out at the mall, and got in trouble, like the rest of those darned teenagers.