Balloon Boy Hoax

I tried not to write about this event. Quite frankly, this story has taken me through too many emotional changes. I thought it comical that the nation was frantically watching a balloon float around. I was fearful when I found out a small child was in it. Honestly, that fear was clouded with confusion but that's neither here nor there. Then I thought to myself, this can't be really happening.

Lo and behold, it wasn't! I know we all go through that phase when we want our time in the limelight, but this is absurd. I wonder what actual newsworthy event was pushed aside for this balloon garbage. The parents could get felony charges. FELONY! That's not a misdemeanor. If felonies weren't a big deal, people wouldn't be forced to check whether or not they have one on job applications. Someone in this family obviously didn't have on their thinking cap.

Better yet, what were they thinking? You try to pull off a grand worldwide scheme but tell the secret to a child. How many children do you know that can keep a secret, especially a big one? I don't know who to be more irritated at, the parents or the media. Some of the media may have been in on the plan too. I'm sure the more reputable media outlets had nothing to do with this.

The CNN article gives a little more information explaining how authorities tried to uncover the hoax plot without tipping off the Heenes. It's all really a sad series of events. We all try to get the most out of life, but most of us try to do it honestly. What ever happened to honor and hard work? Do these values no longer exist? Maybe the Heene parents wanted life on a silver platter. I just hope they don't get silver cuffs instead.

Who uses their children as pawns? If their parents get sent to prison, then what? Even if the family might have a history of problems, the mass separation that can occur if the parents are imprisoned can't possibly help matters.

I feel sorry for the children involved in this whole mess. Your parents are typically people  you believe you can trust. If they put you in danger or don't consider your best interest, what should the consequences be?