One long wave and one short mast
Date: June 17th 2010
One long wave and one short mast
“The long and short of it is, well, one long wave and one short mast.” - Abby SunderlandMysteriously, the story of 16-year-old Abby Sunderland’s attempt to sail around the world has divided people along partisan lines. It’s weird. What does sailing have to do with politics?
The difference of opinion reveals a fundamental contrast between conservative and liberal viewpoints and philosophies.
People who lean conservative are voicing almost unanimous support for Abby, her goals, her parents, and the idea that individual achievement is worth a certain amount of risk. Liberals, on the other hand, are wringing their hands, gnashing their teeth, and wailing about danger, lost childhood, and derelict parenting...
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