• Why Colton Harris-Moore (aka the Barefoot Bandit) Actually is Respectable
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[QUOTE=lil_n00blett;23287021]You actually have to keep the the flaps down while you're on the runway so that you don't get thrown about too early and crash.[/QUOTE] Flaps are to help generate lift so you don't end up stalling at lower speeds. Quoted from wikipedia. [quote]Extending flaps increases the [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camber_%28aerodynamics%29"]camber[/URL] of the wing airfoil, thus raising the maximum [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lift_coefficient"]lift coefficient[/URL]. This increase in maximum lift coefficient allows the aircraft to generate a given amount of lift with a slower speed. Therefore, extending the flaps reduces the [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stall_%28flight%29"]stalling speed[/URL] of the aircraft.[/quote]
[QUOTE=lil_n00blett;23286951] That's true, but the point of the thread is to say that there are others like him who used their skills for the betterment of society, and what he did was (criminal or not) pretty incredible, to evade law enforcement for so long and in such a manner.[/QUOTE] so?
[QUOTE=lil_n00blett;23287021] From what I've read it was other people who set up fanpages for the Barefoot Bandit, I haven't heard about him bragging about himself, although that would make him considerably more douchebag.[/QUOTE] Assuming that's true, I've got another reason for calling him a douchebag and why you shouldn't EVER compare him to Abagnale: Abagnale committed large-scale bank fraud This kid sneaks into people's houses so he can use their hot tubs, steal their food or order stupid stuff so he can indulge in his little 'LOL I LIVE IN TEH WOODS' fantasy.
He broke into a place to watch TV. That's awesome.
the barefoot bandit is a fucking cunt and deserves no respect
[QUOTE=wonkadonk;23287643]the barefoot bandit is a fucking cunt and deserves no respect[/QUOTE] You forgot the part where he's awesome, and therefore does deserve respect. Let me know when you survive several plane crashes and still evade capture for a while. Then maybe I will consider you to not just be jealous.
Don't even think about comparing him to an organized criminal.
He is funny, but a complete bitch when you think about it. He not fucking Gandhi. He is some teen looking for attention.
It's cool that he survived all that badass shit, but in the end it served no purpose other than to stroke his ego and keep him from being brought to rightful justice for acting like a cunt in the first place.
[quote]The intruder "laser-dotted the guy and said, 'I have a gun. Get out of here, or I'm going to kill you.'" Hisek said the owner did not know if the individual had a laser pen or a gun.[/quote] From CNN. If that was him then he's hardly respectable.
[QUOTE=Bloodshed16;23288888]You forgot the part where he's awesome, and therefore does deserve respect. Let me know when you survive several plane crashes and still evade capture for a while. Then maybe I will consider you to not just be jealous.[/QUOTE] murders deserv all the respect, because they killed 20 people and got away with it, dont u think??
In your eyes, all criminals who get away with their crimes deserve respect? Let's give all serial killers medals now, they really deserve them.
omg he is liek so kewl!!1111 ^_^ No.
[QUOTE=Armotekma;23289696]murders deserv all the respect, because they killed 20 people and got away with it, dont u think??[/QUOTE] Taking lives =/= taking property that is most likely covered by insurance anyways. Let me clarify that he survived SEVERAL plane crashes. And to my knowledge has yet to hurt anyone physically. [editline]09:31PM[/editline] Stop pretending it isn't badass, 'cause we all know it is.
[QUOTE=Bloodshed16;23288888]You forgot the part where he's awesome, and therefore does deserve respect. Let me know when you survive several plane crashes and still evade capture for a while. Then maybe I will consider you to not just be jealous.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=888493[/url] Because of this alone, nothing you say matters.
If only he used his talent for good.
edited I won't bother having an argument over the internet
He's a scum bag. They also caught him. Good job, law enforcement.
Frank Abagnale is only redeemed because he ended up using what he knew to stop others from doing what he did. This kid will probably just go back to doing dumb shit the moment he's released.
[QUOTE=Bloodshed16;23291075]Taking lives =/= taking property that is most likely covered by insurance anyways. Let me clarify that he survived SEVERAL plane crashes. And to my knowledge has yet to hurt anyone physically. [editline]09:31PM[/editline] Stop pretending it isn't badass, 'cause we all know it is.[/QUOTE] I'm going to steal everything in your house and crash a plane into it. Well, at least most of it's covered by insurance, right?
[QUOTE=Bloodshed16;23291075]Taking lives =/= taking property that is most likely covered by insurance anyways. Let me clarify that he survived SEVERAL plane crashes. And to my knowledge has yet to hurt anyone physically. [editline]09:31PM[/editline] Stop pretending it isn't badass, 'cause we all know it is.[/QUOTE] For somebody who claims his 'intelligence' is 'alienating' him, you sure are acting like you're dumb as pigshit.
To a criminal he may be a mastermind, being able to evade being caught by police and all, but he gets no respect from me. He stole from people who probably worked hard to earn those things and bragged about it. I don't see how anyone can respect this guy unless they too are looking to getting into a life of crime.
[QUOTE=Bloodshed16;23291075]Taking lives =/= taking property that is most likely covered by insurance anyways. Let me clarify that he survived SEVERAL plane crashes. And to my knowledge has yet to hurt anyone physically. [editline]09:31PM[/editline] Stop pretending it isn't badass, 'cause we all know it is.[/QUOTE]'Kay! BRB, going to go torch this guy's house because it's insured then quite possibly shoot ihm because he has life insurance. And OMG: He survived a plane crash? I am SOOOO JEALOUS!
[QUOTE=Bloodshed16;23291075]Taking lives =/= taking property that is most likely covered by insurance anyways. Let me clarify that he survived SEVERAL plane crashes. And to my knowledge has yet to hurt anyone physically. [editline]09:31PM[/editline] Stop pretending it isn't badass, 'cause we all know it is.[/QUOTE] You don't seem to get how hard it is to earn the money for a plane and the money to cover insurance costs, are you around, oh, 13 years old?
Too lazy to argue about it. But yeah. It was awesome. He deserves respect for his skills, not for what he used them for. That is all. Thank you.
[QUOTE=Abstrakt;23286238]He's not a hero. Batman is a fucking hero![/QUOTE] Batman is a pedofile with a cape. :mad:
[QUOTE=Bloodshed16;23300955]Too lazy to argue about it. But yeah. It was awesome. He deserves respect for his skills, not for what he used them for. That is all. Thank you.[/QUOTE] I'm sorry, since when is surviving plane crashes a skill?
[QUOTE=dutchah;23300996]I'm sorry, since when is surviving plane crashes a skill?[/QUOTE] He's a pro survivalist and a master lock picker. More so, lets see you survive.. I think 5 plane crashes and still evade arrest. Stop just reading "CRIMINAL" and denying he did do some impressive things.
[QUOTE=Bloodshed16;23301912]He's a pro survivalist and a master lock picker. More so, lets see you survive.. I think 5 plane crashes and still evade arrest. Stop just reading "CRIMINAL" and denying he did do some impressive things.[/QUOTE] Impressive things? Like sneaking into someone's place to order bear mace and a 6500 dollar pair of night vision goggles with someone elses money?
[QUOTE=dutchah;23302022]Impressive things? Like sneaking into someone's place to order bear mace and a 6500 dollar pair of night vision goggles with someone elses money?[/QUOTE] I can see now that this conversation will not progress with you because you are butthurt. Congratulations sir.
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