Friday, August 28, 2009

I want simply to learn about the world and to live freely

Well I guess she learned a lesson, the world ain't free.

And a word to all the 13 year olds out there. Don't try and do anything exceptional, or you too will be put under psychiatric care.

A Dutch court has put a 13-year-old girl under state care for two months, stalling her bid to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.

The decision by three Utrecht judges means Laura Dekker's parents, who support her plans, temporarily lose the right to make decisions about her.

A child psychologist will now assess her capacity to undertake the voyage.


Read more here.

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