NAVY WARSHIP EN ROUTE TO SICK TODDLER ON SAILBOAT

AP ^ | 4/5/14

[SoFloFreeper]

A U.S. Navy warship was headed Saturday to rescue a 1-year-old girl who fell ill on a crippled sailboat that was attempting to circle the world.

[SoFloFreeper]

I question the use of military hardware and personnel in what is clearly NOT a national security matter.

[cripplecreek]

It could have been prevented by parents with a little common sense.

[17th Miss Regt]

But they may also be delivering meals to the poor folk on the boat at the same time so it is justified. That is their primary purpose!

[Flavious_Maximus]

What kind of idiot parent risk taking a 1 year old on a voyage around the world?

[lee martell]

You should’nt take little tots on that kind of trip anyway, unless you’re running away from some Communist oppressor. I’m surprised Mom went along with it. Wait till the girls are in high school, then do it. They can help as Deck Hands on the fantail.

[digger48]

We must pay for ignorant selfishness of those that would take a one year old on a round-the-world sailboat ride.

[ConservaTexan]

I am encouraged to learn the gubmint is searching for new ways to waste my tax dollars./sarc

[digger48]

The boat needs to be met by Child Protective Services

[ClearCase_guy]

If you get trapped on a mountain during a blizzard, I think they often charge you a pretty penny after they rescue you.
I imagine that people who decide to sail around the world probably have a fair amount of money. That's nice.

Hopefully, the price tag of this rescue will make any future effort too expensive for their depleted bank account.

[driftdiver]

Yes, all people should just stay home where its nice and safe.

[SilvieWaldorfMD]

Idiot Parenting 101.......

[SkyPilot]

Akin to taking an infant on a mountain climbing expedition. The sea is not something you trifle with, I don't care how “experienced” a sailor the father claims to be.

[ThomasThomas]

Well, actually this IS part of the job of the coast guard.

[bigbob]

The kind that shouldn’t have reproduced

[BerryDingle]

Wait till the girls are in high school, then do it.

I certainly wouldn't force anyone to go through that misery.

[al baby]

A prime example of more money than brains

[yldstrk]

what sort of idiots would take a baby on a sailboat around the world, selfish idiots

[al baby]

Here is a link to a video On the MS Century us rescuing some jerks at sea my wife and i missed Maui because of this its ok people are more important funny with in a month the derelict sailboat ran aground on Maui
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbAw3LJXaAU#t=15

[Dilbert San Diego]

Not saying that everyone should always just stay home. Or that we can eliminate risk entirely from life. I think people are questioning having two little kids on a sailboat in the middle of the ocean.

[Secret Agent Man]

they don’t have proper medical supplies on board for sicknesses? they take a 1 year old on such a journey that is not a necessity?