FYI, Australian taxpayers are expected to cover some of the cost of rescuing the American teenager, which is believed to have already cost more than $AU200,000 (£116,000).
Abby left the US in January in a widely criticised attempt to become the youngest sailor to circumnavigate the globe alone non-stop. She had to give up her chance at that record when she was forced to pull into a port at Cape Town, South Africa, for repairs to her boat.
Her plight has rekindled a debate about teenagers attempting to sail around the world, after an Australian teenager, Jessica Watson, returned home to a hero’s welcome after completing a similar trip last month.
Many people have criticised Abby’s parents for allowing the high-risk adventure, especially during the Southern Hemisphere’s winter months.
Talk show host, MICHAEL SAVAGE on the other hand, expressed admiration for the teen in his radio show and said we ought to raise more enterprising young people like her instead of whiny, spoiled little brats, who stay home, watch TV and do nothing but think of having sex.
That’s Savage for you. It’s absolutely black or white with him.
And the Australian government has to spend a lot of money to find her and Savage can criticise government spending and high taxes. This girl's silly adventure put an unnecessary burden on the hard working citizens of Australia.
Hmmm,
I agree with Michael Savage?
This IS an odd turn of events.
Glad she is fine. These planes are set up to help rescue people stranded at sea, and they have a budget to do so. Having family and friends who fish and sail I tend to find it an acceptable cost.