jessica watson returns today, page-36

"what does circulating the earth contribute to the economy" LOL

Absolutely nothing. Just like hugging my kids, taking the kids to the park, playing football with my mates, sex with the wife, talking over a bottle of red. In fact all the best things in life contribute nothing to the economy.

As for young Jessica, I am glad for her and her family that she came back alive. But personally, I would not let my 16 year old daughter do it. The whole thing has too much of the cult of celebrity about it. And the hero thing is overplayed IMHO - dodging bullets in Afghanistan required bravery - sailing, I don't think so.