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Mountain Brook girl disappears during senior trip to Aruba
AP via AL.com ^ | 6/1/2005 | AP

Posted on 06/02/2005 8:02:49 AM PDT by SamFromLivingston

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To: Ann Archy

When I was 17 I backpacked through Israel for three months by myself. You can't stop living life because of what MIGHT happen. Sorry.


81 posted on 06/02/2005 8:58:54 AM PDT by Hildy ( The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue)
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To: Paved Paradise

There are blonde women in Aruba. If anything, these girls are targeted because they don't know the area and they're usually drunk to boot. Look at all the Girls Gone Wild videos. See any 'chaperones' around? Not.


82 posted on 06/02/2005 9:00:47 AM PDT by cyborg (I am ageless through the power of the Lord God.)
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To: Hildy

I agree with you.


83 posted on 06/02/2005 9:01:14 AM PDT by cyborg (I am ageless through the power of the Lord God.)
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To: yellowdoghunter

All of my,now adult, kids, did alot of travelling, both foreign and domestic, while in high school and college.

We knew that they were responsible and careful and we trusted their judgement. Their experiences were invaluable lessons and broadened their horizons.

As young marrieds they all still adore travel and do it as often as possible.

We went to Aruba on our honeymoon 36 years ago. There was virtually nothing there. We just went back last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. We were amazed at the growth. We felt much safer than we have in many other Carribbean Islands.


84 posted on 06/02/2005 9:02:40 AM PDT by surrey
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To: Protagoras

Sorry, but you are simply incorrect. Being careful doesn't amount to living in fear.

Except in very rare situations, a teenager leaving the country without at least one parent, older (and responsible) sibling, or other close family member or trusted responsible adult, is stupid. There's no other way to put it.

If there are very similar numbers of adults (and I mean over the age of, say, 25 or 30), then that might be one of those rare situations. Its one thing to go to Colorado, but another thing to leave the US.


85 posted on 06/02/2005 9:03:18 AM PDT by 1L
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To: Labyrinthos
It may have happened anyway, but instead of Aruba, we would be talking about Atlanta, New Orleans, or Orlando.

Very true, but if it happened here, there would be news coverage, volunteers looking for her, massive search, real police work, etc.....in a 3rd world foreign country you will find none of this. I hope at least one teenage girl will hear about his story and make a better decision in her future. This girl did not deserve what ever happened to her and I pray she is found and brought safely home but it does not look good.

86 posted on 06/02/2005 9:03:31 AM PDT by yellowdoghunter (Liberals should be seen and not heard.)
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To: Broker

There is a lot more to this story that is not being told. I will not say anything more but it was brought up during prayer time last night. It is devastating!


87 posted on 06/02/2005 9:04:00 AM PDT by MamaB (mom to an angel)
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To: ken5050

I believe an 18y.o soldier is trained vs. an 18y.o student on a class trip.


88 posted on 06/02/2005 9:08:01 AM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Protagoras

She did not. From what we were told last night it is a terrible situation.


89 posted on 06/02/2005 9:11:50 AM PDT by MamaB (mom to an angel)
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To: Calpernia

An eighteen year is an adult (most of the time). There are basic things I'm sure every parents says to a teen when travelling, don't take rides, don't drink out of someone's glass,etc.etc.


90 posted on 06/02/2005 9:12:03 AM PDT by cyborg (I am ageless through the power of the Lord God.)
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To: MamaB

Since you chose to bring up that you are privvy to more information, I think you should share it. Why on Earth would you have brought it up if you didn't want to?


91 posted on 06/02/2005 9:12:45 AM PDT by Hildy ( The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue)
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To: Protagoras
Sorry, I disagree. Living in fear is the same as being dead.

Hyperbole aside, runner-up for "Most stupid remark of the Day".

92 posted on 06/02/2005 9:14:09 AM PDT by Publius6961 (Before)
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To: Publius6961; Protagoras

Hyperbole yes but not stupid. Living in fear is very cripping and prevents a person from experiencing God's best for their lives.


93 posted on 06/02/2005 9:15:29 AM PDT by cyborg (I am ageless through the power of the Lord God.)
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To: MamaB
From what we were told last night it is a terrible situation.

That may be, but since we aren't privy to those details, we have to operate with the information as presented above.

94 posted on 06/02/2005 9:17:30 AM PDT by PBRSTREETGANG
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To: cyborg

No one is saying live in fear. Good judgement needs to be applied though.


95 posted on 06/02/2005 9:26:12 AM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: 1L
Except in very rare situations, a teenager leaving the country without at least one parent, older (and responsible) sibling, or other close family member or trusted responsible adult, is stupid.

No one ever said differently.

96 posted on 06/02/2005 9:26:16 AM PDT by Protagoras (I’ve had all I can stands and I can’t stands no more.....Popeye)
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To: MamaB
She did not. From what we were told last night it is a terrible situation.

Please reference that information, it is not included in the article. Thanks

97 posted on 06/02/2005 9:27:24 AM PDT by Protagoras (I’ve had all I can stands and I can’t stands no more.....Popeye)
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To: Publius6961

Insults and personal attacks are counter to posting guidelines.


98 posted on 06/02/2005 9:28:41 AM PDT by Protagoras (I’ve had all I can stands and I can’t stands no more.....Popeye)
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To: Calpernia

I went walking by myself in Paris which would have been no big deal but boy is that place desolate after eleven p.m. :( So yes when travelling a person should use judgment. I feel sorry for this family. I hope the girl is alive but she's probably not.


99 posted on 06/02/2005 9:29:41 AM PDT by cyborg (I am ageless through the power of the Lord God.)
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To: Calpernia
Good judgement needs to be applied though.

In all things, wouldn't you agree?

100 posted on 06/02/2005 9:29:50 AM PDT by Protagoras (I’ve had all I can stands and I can’t stands no more.....Popeye)
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