tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post7596546874838610419..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: The Barefoot Bandit ArrestedKathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-48322175265974348662010-07-13T10:48:40.925-05:002010-07-13T10:48:40.925-05:00I actually had heard of him. And I'm living in...I actually had heard of him. And I'm living in a summer bubble. It's an interesting story.lois greimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758677401591191607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-25671529482512797712010-07-12T18:34:28.474-05:002010-07-12T18:34:28.474-05:00Deb, good point.
Keri - that was the movie Catch ...Deb, good point.<br /><br />Keri - that was the movie Catch Me if You Can that was mentioned earlier. I forgot Tom Hanks was in that, too.Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-36097782850682358842010-07-12T16:51:55.391-05:002010-07-12T16:51:55.391-05:00I'd never heard of him either. He reminds of t...I'd never heard of him either. He reminds of the kid who was a whiz at check fraud. His movie starred Tom Hanks (as the agent chasing him) and Leonardo Decaprio as the boy. At the end, the FBI began using him to help them solve fraud cases.<br /><br />Hopefully something good like that will become of the Barefoot BanditKeri Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342480359177235075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-79135604273572671452010-07-12T16:26:35.782-05:002010-07-12T16:26:35.782-05:00I don't know that I'm sad he got caught bu...I don't know that I'm sad he got caught but I'm hoping they find a way to creatively sentence this kid and turn his life around.<br /><br />He obviously has more than enough brain power to get somewhere in life if he can catch the right kind of break and supervision.Debra Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992776098849029414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-43770036785687649412010-07-12T12:29:00.940-05:002010-07-12T12:29:00.940-05:00Cindy, you're not alone. A lot of people are ...Cindy, you're not alone. A lot of people are sad he got caught. I think that just shows empathy and compassion. I hope for the best for him.Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-78876945789520562322010-07-12T11:50:43.761-05:002010-07-12T11:50:43.761-05:00Meant to say survivor with heart AND brain. Not t...Meant to say survivor with heart AND brain. Not to mention courage.Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-1279937602588817032010-07-12T11:48:55.175-05:002010-07-12T11:48:55.175-05:00You're not a bad person, Cindy. I was thinkin...You're not a bad person, Cindy. I was thinking the same thing. If he hasn't hurt anyone, and he's taught himself to fly a plane, he's a survivor with a heart. I'm sure the publishers are lining up for his story. I can't wait to read it.<br /><br />I hadn't heard of him, either, and I'm a news junkie.Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-4027914940546960722010-07-12T11:34:48.319-05:002010-07-12T11:34:48.319-05:00I have been watching this story. Sort of sad he g...I have been watching this story. Sort of sad he got caught :o( Does that make me a bad person too?Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-20378875567335240292010-07-12T11:34:32.609-05:002010-07-12T11:34:32.609-05:00Kylie, I think the fact that he was armed when the...Kylie, I think the fact that he was armed when the Bahamian police arrested him is going to complicate things for him. As far as I know, though, he's never hurt anyone in any of his escapades.<br /><br />Magolla, I saw the movie, but can't remember it well and I don't know anything about Abagnale's past. Did he start up quite young?Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-61907595126559246272010-07-12T11:01:37.350-05:002010-07-12T11:01:37.350-05:00He's not the first to do something like that. ...He's not the first to do something like that. Frank Abagnale who inspired the movie, Catch Me If You Can, played by Leonardo diCaprio. My brother's kids went to private school with his kids in Tulsa--he still lives here--but now he contracts out as a security analyst.MAGollahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740642718595310949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-83080437578646864502010-07-12T09:06:20.692-05:002010-07-12T09:06:20.692-05:00Yes he's been in the news recently. Hopefully...Yes he's been in the news recently. Hopefully they'll consider his background and show a little mercy...with rehabilitation.KylieBranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02521116390801346909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-37625830503624240662010-07-12T08:52:37.322-05:002010-07-12T08:52:37.322-05:00Michele, he's in a Bahamian jail right now. P...Michele, he's in a Bahamian jail right now. Police caught him after a high speed boat chase. He'll have to face charges there for several thefts and crash-landing an airplane before extradition to the US to face charges here.<br /><br />Leanne, this kid's obvious intelligence is one of the first things that struck me. Can't help but feel that our society has failed him.<br /><br />Terry, even my dh had heard of this guy!Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-38129334627270667762010-07-12T08:44:37.518-05:002010-07-12T08:44:37.518-05:00I haven't heard of this either. Fascinating lo...I haven't heard of this either. Fascinating look at what humans are capable of.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-3631776048000646112010-07-12T08:44:07.832-05:002010-07-12T08:44:07.832-05:00He's obviously intelligent and creative. His ...He's obviously intelligent and creative. His background really really sucks, though. I wonder if there's ANY way he could overcome enough of his damaged childhood to use his "powers" for good instead of evil... I'm also wishing a good loving relationship for him. That can be the most healing thing of all!Leannehttp://www.leannebanks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-63329276378710777532010-07-12T08:41:12.003-05:002010-07-12T08:41:12.003-05:00Never heard of him either, Helen. Sounds like he&...Never heard of him either, Helen. Sounds like he's a bit of a Robin Hood. Too bad. Sounds like he didn't have a chance to start with. Is he living anywhere now? Do they know if he at least has shelter?Michele Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255612473985897103noreply@blogger.com