Gretawire

Illinois resident

I think these people are used to being in the public eye. That could make them know how to use the media to help solve whatever problem they might have. If I were one of the parents, I would be feeling very embarrassed at this point.

October 16, 2009 at 10:38 pm

JoyM

I think we error in making judgements about a family we know little about. I watched an interview on cnn yesterday, and I must say that at first I thought the boy was talking about the media, when he said "you guys said that it was a show." Everyone in the media seems to think he was talking about his parents. He wasn't thinking about the question asked. He was more concerned about why his family was being questioned. Is that so hard to understand.

October 16, 2009 at 10:37 pm

Packers Fan in Colorado

So many issues: why didn't the older brothers know the favorite Hiding spots? If Falcon was truly afraid of getting in trouble, why did he take time to grab snacks and toys to take to the attic? Why would you have an empty box in your attic big enough to hold a child? Why did the dad wait in his home office until his child was found? Why did the dad call the TV station before 911? Why didn't he clarify that there was no basket attached from the beginning? The home movies showed that! HOAX

October 16, 2009 at 10:03 pm

CARA

If this family's intent was to get publicity, they have succeeded. This story is on all media outlets.

October 16, 2009 at 9:39 pm

Bridgett

Balloon Boy needs a haircut and a good bath. MOM are you reading this?

October 16, 2009 at 9:09 pm

Margie

Just wondering, if I had a helium balloon become untethered and getting away wouldn't I call the FAA to locate and follow it before I would call 911 if my son was possibly in it... I don't think so, but at least I would know where to locate my balloon aftereverything is over

October 16, 2009 at 9:04 pm

CICO

The living conditions indicate to me some sad family issues. The little children are not well groomed and need a good sudsy hot scrubbing bath. There are diffinately some underlieing conditions here sadly.

October 16, 2009 at 8:48 pm

Brown Skin Girl

What a dump - the parents should have invested their time and money on cleaning up the place instead of building a balloon.

October 16, 2009 at 8:20 pm

so sanchez apologizes but shuster does not

shame on shuster. where is our country going when Rush gets such mud and slander thrown? the art of journalism is rapidly dying. Check out Big Hollywood.com to see what other owners have said that are "divisive" and yet remain unscathed and in place as owners by the nfl.

October 16, 2009 at 8:17 pm

BaltimoreBev

I say thank GOD that dear little boy is alive and well.

October 16, 2009 at 8:09 pm

Who Cares??????????

Seriously? These people are nuts!

October 16, 2009 at 8:08 pm

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