[primeval patriot]

I believe the Australian government said they are picking up the tab.

Think hard now.

Who is picking up the tab?

A wealthy teenage American is stranded.

I'll repeat it again.

Who is paying the tab?

[TigersEye]

This should really put a tingle in your leg. Just the kind of cost-saving responsible measures you would like.

Obama Issues Executive Order Mandating “Lifestyle Behavior Modification”

[gunsequalfreedom]

Think hard now. Who is picking up the tab? A wealthy teenage American is stranded. I'll repeat it again. Who is paying the tab?

Here is your answer...

The Australian maritime authority did not say how much the rescue mission would cost but said it would not be seeking compensation for the search, which initially fell just outside of Australia's search and rescue region.

"That's the way the system runs," search coordinator Kinley said. "It's our obligation to do this and we'll fulfill those obligations as Australia does.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/lost_sailor_found

[gunsequalfreedom]

Next question.