Of course when your car dies on the highway, getting back to safety doesn't involve a military operation or chartering an Airbus. Can't recall how much AAA costs these days, but I'd bet a lifetime membership is less than the estimated $300,000 it cost to rescue Betty.
Personally I think it was a ridiculous decision on everyone's part. Just b/c she thinks she could do it doesn't necessarily mean she should. At 16 she is still effectively a child and had something catastrophic happened I really don't want to imagine beyond that.
On a side note, the next group meet is going to take place at that girl's parents house on July 4th. It is being organized by them and balloon boy's parents. Everyone is welcome. Bonus points for anyone who arrives by boat or balloon.
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Originally Posted by SANguru
would you let a 16 year old drive??? those roads are pretty trecherous out there and more people die from car crashes than sailing accidents. I know quite a few friend's kids who sail.
Also, do any of these idiots making the judgment have sailing experience? If you don't how could you make judgement of something you know nothing about..
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