[A. Pole]

Authorities eventually allowed the renegade passengers inside the dome. But the 18-year-old who ensured their safety could find himself in a world of trouble for stealing the school bus. "I dont care if I get blamed for it ," Gibson said, "as long as I saved my people."

Bump

[mtbopfuyn]

Jabbor for Mayor!

[prion]

But the 18-year-old who ensured their safety could find himself in a world of trouble for stealing the school bus.

At this point, I'd be happier contributing to this guy's defense fund than I am contributing to New Orleans. (Yes, yes...I contributed. I'm just not happy about it).

[doberville]

Whatever else is said about Mr Gibson, he took action and helped many others instead of sitting on his backside and waiting for Da Man to do something.

I'd contribute to his defense fund.

[sierrahome]

Sounds to me like he saved this bus from flood destruction. Certainly beats saving color TV's and Tennis shoes from flood destruction.

[Grampa Dave]

Is there a minimum age to be mayor of N O's?

This young man as mayor would not have left those 100's of school buses to get flooded.

He would have gotten drivers and used them to pick up people to leave.

[RadioAstronomer]

But the 18-year-old who ensured their safety could find himself in a world of trouble for stealing the school bus.

Bet they would have a hell of a time finding a jury who would convict him. It also would be the death of a career for a prosecutor to take this one on.

[NonValueAdded]

I'm not sure of the exact legal definition of looting but I can say as a juror that this emergency use of a school bus is not looting. Not on my jury. Never. I would give that young man a medal and if there is a sentence to be served, it would be that NO Homeland Security guy in there first. One year ago they knew of the exact problem they faced in NO and DID NOTHING.

[One Proud Son]

"In an extreme act of looting, one group actually stole a bus to escape ravaged areas in Louisiana."

I don't call it looting since Gibson was acting to ensure the safety of others. He can't be compared to the selfish thugs running around stealing TVs and stereos.

[makoman]

There was no crime committed. He should be praised. Screw a defensive fund. Give him a job!

[Huck]

That's a survivor! Right on Jabbor!

[BenLurkin]

bttt

[McGavin999]

Any of you Houston based employers?

I saw the interview of this kid and his initiative was amazing. Someone needs to get down there and give this man a job.

Actually, I'm hoping someone from the military snatches him up quick, because we need that kind of quick thinking in our military.

[SunnySide]

Eighteen-year-old Jabbor Gibson jumped aboard the bus as it sat abandoned on a street in New Orleans and took control.

"I just took the bus and drove all the way here...seven hours straight,' Gibson admitted. "I hadn't ever drove a bus."

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He didn't steal a bus, he saved lives when the Mayor of N.O. and the Gov. didn't bother utilizing all those wasted buses to save many other lives.

[StACase]

He gets my hero vote!

[Leofl]

If this fine young man is even look at crossways by some prosecutor I will take time off from work and go and picket wherever. He should be honored.

Defense Fund? Count me in!!!!!!!

[kenth]

This is the first time I've seen an article call him a looter. The guy only did what the city should have been doing. He's no thief.