The WEATHER they sent this kid out in speaks to motive. She was scheduled to leave this year. To beat Watson, they hurried the kids trip and took risks that were unnecessary. THAT speaks to what kind of person someone is. Actions show who a person is, not their words.
I called him “pompous” because he thinks he understands this family’s MOTIVES; he’s a sailing expert, NOT an expert on this family’s MOTIVES. What part of the English language do you not understand?
Do you think this girl was mindless, simply controlled by her parents’ whims? Or do you think she had a say in when she would sail and which route she would take?
If you’re all in favor of damning her parents, you should damn her as well. Be consistent.