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To: NoLibZone
First off, the trip was not "doomed". She did not sink, drown, or get lost at sea. A mast broke, and the 16 year old had the presence of mind to send a signal for help.

Next, her 17 y.o. brother had done the same trip around the world, and was fine. Both son and daughter had been raised in sailing since they were children, so if their parents were ok with it, good luck.

As to Dad signing a deal, so what? It's no different than a ball player getting endorsements for shoes, deodorant, etc. And later they host all sorts of shows. And these contracts help cover costs for the voyage.

Go Abby! Try again!!

12 posted on 06/14/2010 12:11:20 PM PDT by theDentist (fybo; qwerty ergo typo : i type, therefore i misspelll)
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To: theDentist

Would you allow your 16 year old daughter to sail around the world by herself?


13 posted on 06/14/2010 12:12:33 PM PDT by Retired Greyhound
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To: theDentist

Go Aussies! Pay for the rescue again!


25 posted on 06/14/2010 12:21:04 PM PDT by LastNorwegian
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To: theDentist

You got it. These anti-Abby (and her parents) posts all deserve to have barf-alerts. It’s bizarre. The media will give a story an anti-conservative slant and everyone here says you can’t trust them. Then they report on this with a slant and everyone jumps on board and follows them hook, line and sinker.

Abby was an olympic level trained athlete safely pursuing something she was capable of. There was an accident, but getting through the accident safely proves that safety was a key component of the attempt also.

Go Abby!!!


30 posted on 06/14/2010 12:24:48 PM PDT by ZGuy
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To: theDentist
As to Dad signing a deal, so what? It's no different than a ball player getting endorsements for shoes, deodorant, etc.

Yes it is, it is no different than child exploitation for sexual purposes, since the family wanted the money the child would earn. This act is far different that someone who has a gifted talent. It doesn't take talent to sail a boat, only know-how, anyone can do it and with GPS anyone can navigate, since the computer is going to tell them when and where to turn. No big deal. A ten year old could probably do it if you brain wasted him enough.

33 posted on 06/14/2010 12:26:51 PM PDT by org.whodat
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To: theDentist

Here, here!


41 posted on 06/14/2010 12:31:02 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously... You'll never live through it.)
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To: theDentist

I’m with you.


188 posted on 06/16/2010 5:37:38 AM PDT by wardaddy (I am not in favor of practical endorsements in primaries, endorse the conservative please)
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