I, for one, do not believe that criminals should be glorified, praised, or exalted. So having Colton brought to justice is particularly gratifying to me. Now yes, I understand that Colton never physically harmed anyone, and that he is associated mostly with burglaries and break and entering. But committing crimes and running from the law is hardly a reason to cheer on a disturbed teenage boy. I have asked people before what their infatuation with Colton was, their answer was "amusement." According to them, because he keeps masses of people entertained, he should be allowed to roam across North America stealing, burglarizing, and destroying property. Honestly, Colton while probably not stay in the Bahamas for very long, because his crimes were not that serious. That should make some of his supporters feel a little better, Oh, and to those who say that he never harmed any, just because he has not done it yet does not mean he was not going to. When he was arrested he was found in possession of a stolen handgun, and the police report says that shots were fired during Colton's attempt to flee. Harmless, huh?
You're right, Nick, crime should not be glorified under any circumstance. You know better than anyone that I was quite infatuated with this fellow, and then two days later, he gets caught. However, my fix on him was not on the crimes he committed, but the way he avoided the authorities. This teen was on the run since he was 17 years old. America was well aware of what he looked like as well as his signature "bare feet," so how was a teenager able to avoid the authorities for so long? I think this story says more about the authorities rather than Colton. Anyone can commit a crime, but it's the responsibility of those we entrust our safety to, those who take on the responsibility willingly, to crack down on these cases and put an end to them. Sure, Colton didn't murder anyone, but the does the fact that he never spilled the blood of an innocent make him any less important to be apprehended? A crime is a crime, whether it is murder or burglary. Each crime deserves the same importance as the last, because whether a person was killed or something was stolen, it still affects someone and their piece of mind.
Colten is an example of the “system” not working. From the time he was 12, he was learning how to avoid the police after robbing and stealing from people. The “system” didn’t reform him, but transformed him into a “super” villain. And after living in bushes and caves, living on Gatorade and candy bars, he is now placed in a cell, isolated, being feed meals and given medicine. So now, he is being treated better than when he was “free”. His attorney even stated that Colten was indifferent to his capture and return to the United States for trial. At the old age of 19, he is not afraid of the system. There have been rumors of a movie deal for his story, and just in case the law tries to keep him from profiting from his crime, his mother is going to sell his story …. Coltens crimes were escalating; his capture could have possibly saved several lives by stopping his crimes. But the media is trying to make Colton appear as someone who is worthy of being a legend, that he was the victim and he was acting out of either necessity or as an excuse for his circumstances, trying to sway public opinion. Were the crimes evil (mala in se) or only against criminal statues (mal prohibita)? Of course the media hype doesn’t take into account the feelings of all those he robbed or the fear that he caused or the money he cost his victims. So could public opinion be the beginning of a change in social norms? Will legislature feel pressure to change the statutes? Will they side with the criminal or the victim? Who knows????
I feel that Colton is very lucky to still be alive and not killed by the police or by one of his victims. The fact that he stole five aircrafts and crashed three of them while attempting to land is amazing- he just seemed to have this blind luck that kept him safe and one step ahead of the authorities. Colton is definitely one street smart and resourceful teenager. He lived a very troubled life and learned at a very young age how to survive.
I too don’t think that he should be glorified by his exploits being told in a book or a movie. To think that his mother might make money off of a book or movie deal is just not right! She should feel nothing but embarrassment on herself. However, if it does happen, then the money definitely needs to be used to pay the government in order for them to distribute to all the victims. Past reports show that there were over 100 thefts, which included bicycles, credit cards, binoculars, food and blankets. It was said that in the beginning of his adventure, he would steal only what he needed to sustain life in the woods. Then as time passed, Colton stole the airplanes, vehicles and speedboats.
Look him up on Facebook- it is ridiculous what people say. I like what the response above says from jpokluda, “So could public opinion be the beginning of a change in social norms? Will legislature feel pressure to change the statutes? Will they side with the criminal or the victim?”
Ok, this guy is crazy, what was he thinking. We are talking about a young man by the name of Harris-Moore. Who grew up on Camano Island, Wash. According to the BBC, frequent brushes with the law during a difficult childhood resulted in a 2008 detention. He escaped from a halfway house and allegedly began breaking into vacation homes to steal food, electronics, and credit cards—all while barefoot. Just look at his behavor as he grew up. This is call differantl assiation, this was learned behavior, he was not born knowing how to commit such crimes. So what about his background what was that liked,what happend to this young man to lead him into committing such crimes.
Oh wow! He's so young. It makes me wonder who are his parents. What kind of people are they? And most importantly how did they raise their kids. The society should provide better examples for the kids. To be better role models that way things like this does not happen. Thats not the life a kid should be living. He should be playing football having friends etc.
This guy has serious issues; he really must enjoy the thrill of stealing planes and boats. He was caught and he was sick, they said he slept in porta potties! That is disgusting and sick! Living in a bush and eating candy bars, what kind of life is that? There is a psychological problem with this 19 year old. He has some problems that he needs to deal with; if they were to declare him insane I would not be surprised. To be able to steal and put others in harms way he should be punished, so many people could have been hurt because of the crazy things he has done. When a person steals once, it can possible be forgiven, but when they do not learn a lesson and they continue on they should be punished. They usually will not stop because they do not see it as being a bad thing, as what they did was wrong. He is only 19 years old, and he has already committed so many crimes at such a young age, it makes me wonder what his parents have taught him over the years. However I do defiantly understand that the parents can raise their children but the children still make their own decisions, stupid and all
This boy is clearly caught in the system and will obviously never be able to escape the image he has recently painted for himself. This boy comes from a troubled background, his father used drugs and his mother was believed to neglect or abuse him as a child. Child Protective Services had to get involved several times before Colton was even 7 years old. At the age of 12 he had his first conviction against him where he was to serve 10 days in a detention center. As Colton's age progressed so did his offenses. In order to escape his latest three year sentence of staying in a halfway facility Colton began his series of barefoot burglaries. In the end Colton pulled off some of the greatest burglaries a nineteen year old has ever been able to do. He managed to steal 5 planes, fly them without a license, leaving three of them crashed. He has committed over 100 thefts in Washington, Idaho, and Canada. Although it is probably not appreciated I think this kid is amazing. In the end he supposedly recognizes his faults by the statement his lawyer present to fellow teens of America. "I am not an ideal..." I think that overall he is a trouble individual who honestly needs to be helped. He has experienced nothing positive coming from the criminal justice system and has found himself caught in the system which he will forever be a part of.
Colton, a child of privilege just seeking attention. Wow, look what this boy learned, how to steal, and fly a plane, not land very well, and elude the police for two years. Colton has been in the system since he was 12, the juvenile system does educate. This does not lessen or negate the seriousness of his escapades. I do feel that his parents, where ever they may be, no matter how cluttered their personal calendar may be, should at least accept some of the blame for this young man’s peculiar behavior, a one man crime spree. The harm he inflicted on so many people through his actions will have a serious repercussions in the court system. If they can manage to bundle everything into one Federal court trial, he may fair better than having to be tried separately for each crime. Colton could have joined a gang and ended up the same, in prison, but at least he would have had the backing of his gang for some support. Mom, or any other significant role model, has not made an appearance to show unconditional love. Murders have more support than this young man. There is nothing about what he has done that should put him at role model status, yet the request for movie deals are swirling. The owner of the boat, on which he was captured, has it for sale on Ebay looking to capitalize on any movie deal that might be in the future. It looks like the rehabilitation part of the system needs a complete overhaul. Maybe we will come up with an answer for this soon.
This kid obviously has had a hard life starting at a very young age. His parents neglected him and he seems to be troubled at an early age. His first conviction was at the age of 12 and from that point on his life just spiraled. He already made it into the criminal justice system and seemed to be headed deeper into it. His crimes shouldn't be glorified. Although, he hasn't hurt anyone to date who's to say he wouldn't if it was necessary. Say he was desperately in need of help, money, food, etc and by all means ended up hurting someone to gain those things. I can't imagine being on the run for two years and having support yourself by burglarizing business, homes, and vehicles. Especially at the young age of 19.
I find it quite amusing that a kid his age was able to elude law enforcement officials for two years.On top of that he has been running through multiple states. How does a kid his age learn to fly a plane anyway? Not only did he fly five aircrafts but he survived crash landing three of them. He has at least 80 active investigations including bank and atm robbery. How has he made it on his own for so long? Even some of the best criminals in history were taken down in less time than it took officials to nab the barefoot bandit. This is one story that truly makes law enforcement look incompetent. In terms of his bail this guy should definitely not be allowed bail under any circumstances. If you give this kid a chance to escape he will definitely take it.
I agree as well. I feel as strongly that any crime should not be praised. I feel as though they are trying to say "he went through a rough time." I understand that life must have been rough on Harris Morre but that does not give him any excuse for the damage he caused. I understand that he is a just a child and everyone feels like he did not know any better but if he knew how to fly an aircraft, and crash them, as well as rob from a bank and atm, then he knew what he was going to get himself into. Instead of doing all that he should of been trying to find help for himself. I do not feel like as though he should be given any kind of bail. I feel as though jail is the best place for him right now to keep him safe and out of trouble and so he can learn from his mistakes.
Ok, well.... Colton does not and did not in any way need to be praised like in past events.... he is a criminal... I understand it might be neat the fact that this kid ran away from his home and his problems in what seems to be a cool journey but bottom line the kid was struggling to survive and did anything necessary to do it in an ILLEGAL manner... except for killing or harming people. This Kid was in a half way house to begin with so obviously he has had prior issues and it seems to me that someone crazy enough to steal a couple of plane's and crash land them has CLEAR MENTAL issues, especially with no knowledge on how to fly... Colton was a time bomb waiting to explode it was only a matter of time before somebody got hurt or KILLED in his little crime spree, and now he is going to answer for his crimes!!
The story of this young man is very disturbing. He seems indifferent about being caught again. He seems like a troubled young man that needs or needed help and never got it. I Think that like another classmate said, Colten fell though the cracks of the system. The system did not help him get reformed. Colten seems to almost be in a better setting now then he was before. Hiding out in bushes living off stolen Gatorades and candy bars is hardly a good life. In prison, he is now in his own cell, with 3 square meals a day, and somewhat safer???? I don’t think he will reform fully, but at least he is out of the streets both for himself and society. A young man like this who seems psychologically impaired could further harm those around him. It is a sad story...
Not knowing much about this case, it is fascinating to me that Colton Moore was able to elude the police for two years. What also suprises me about his crimes are that they seem to be very spontaneous, with no real pattern emerging of any real intent behind what he was doing (he seemed to just do things for the sake of committing an offense). His actions, although they should not be glorified in any positive light like others have said, prove that federal authorities prove quite incapable of dealing with crime that has no real intent or organized pattern but instead is spontaneous and done quite randomly. I'm sure the fan base that Colton built up throughout the two years was also a motivation for him to keep going. Obviously he craved the attention (maybe as a result of childhood problems) and with people praising his antics through Facebook he obviously kept going for the sake of it. The foot prints he left at crime scenes are proof of the lack of serious intent behind his crimes, almost like he wanted authorities to capture him. The fact it took them two years is no testiment to their ability to capture criminals on the run, and lessons should be learnt from this case.
I, for one, do not believe that criminals should be glorified, praised, or exalted. So having Colton brought to justice is particularly gratifying to me. Now yes, I understand that Colton never physically harmed anyone, and that he is associated mostly with burglaries and break and entering. But committing crimes and running from the law is hardly a reason to cheer on a disturbed teenage boy. I have asked people before what their infatuation with Colton was, their answer was "amusement." According to them, because he keeps masses of people entertained, he should be allowed to roam across North America stealing, burglarizing, and destroying property. Honestly, Colton while probably not stay in the Bahamas for very long, because his crimes were not that serious. That should make some of his supporters feel a little better, Oh, and to those who say that he never harmed any, just because he has not done it yet does not mean he was not going to. When he was arrested he was found in possession of a stolen handgun, and the police report says that shots were fired during Colton's attempt to flee. Harmless, huh?
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Nick, crime should not be glorified under any circumstance. You know better than anyone that I was quite infatuated with this fellow, and then two days later, he gets caught. However, my fix on him was not on the crimes he committed, but the way he avoided the authorities. This teen was on the run since he was 17 years old. America was well aware of what he looked like as well as his signature "bare feet," so how was a teenager able to avoid the authorities for so long? I think this story says more about the authorities rather than Colton. Anyone can commit a crime, but it's the responsibility of those we entrust our safety to, those who take on the responsibility willingly, to crack down on these cases and put an end to them.
ReplyDeleteSure, Colton didn't murder anyone, but the does the fact that he never spilled the blood of an innocent make him any less important to be apprehended? A crime is a crime, whether it is murder or burglary. Each crime deserves the same importance as the last, because whether a person was killed or something was stolen, it still affects someone and their piece of mind.
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ReplyDeleteColten is an example of the “system” not working. From the time he was 12, he was learning how to avoid the police after robbing and stealing from people. The “system” didn’t reform him, but transformed him into a “super” villain. And after living in bushes and caves, living on Gatorade and candy bars, he is now placed in a cell, isolated, being feed meals and given medicine. So now, he is being treated better than when he was “free”. His attorney even stated that Colten was indifferent to his capture and return to the United States for trial. At the old age of 19, he is not afraid of the system. There have been rumors of a movie deal for his story, and just in case the law tries to keep him from profiting from his crime, his mother is going to sell his story …. Coltens crimes were escalating; his capture could have possibly saved several lives by stopping his crimes. But the media is trying to make Colton appear as someone who is worthy of being a legend, that he was the victim and he was acting out of either necessity or as an excuse for his circumstances, trying to sway public opinion. Were the crimes evil (mala in se) or only against criminal statues (mal prohibita)? Of course the media hype doesn’t take into account the feelings of all those he robbed or the fear that he caused or the money he cost his victims. So could public opinion be the beginning of a change in social norms? Will legislature feel pressure to change the statutes? Will they side with the criminal or the victim? Who knows????
ReplyDeleteI feel that Colton is very lucky to still be alive and not killed by the police or by one of his victims. The fact that he stole five aircrafts and crashed three of them while attempting to land is amazing- he just seemed to have this blind luck that kept him safe and one step ahead of the authorities. Colton is definitely one street smart and resourceful teenager. He lived a very troubled life and learned at a very young age how to survive.
ReplyDeleteI too don’t think that he should be glorified by his exploits being told in a book or a movie. To think that his mother might make money off of a book or movie deal is just not right! She should feel nothing but embarrassment on herself. However, if it does happen, then the money definitely needs to be used to pay the government in order for them to distribute to all the victims. Past reports show that there were over 100 thefts, which included bicycles, credit cards, binoculars, food and blankets. It was said that in the beginning of his adventure, he would steal only what he needed to sustain life in the woods. Then as time passed, Colton stole the airplanes, vehicles and speedboats.
Look him up on Facebook- it is ridiculous what people say. I like what the response above says from jpokluda, “So could public opinion be the beginning of a change in social norms? Will legislature feel pressure to change the statutes? Will they side with the criminal or the victim?”
Ok, this guy is crazy, what was he thinking. We are talking about a young man by the name of Harris-Moore. Who grew up on Camano Island, Wash. According to the BBC, frequent brushes with the law during a difficult childhood resulted in a 2008 detention. He escaped from a halfway house and allegedly began breaking into vacation homes to steal food, electronics, and credit cards—all while barefoot. Just look at his behavor as he grew up. This is call differantl assiation, this was learned behavior, he was not born knowing how to commit such crimes. So what about his background what was that liked,what happend to this young man to lead him into committing such crimes.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! He's so young. It makes me wonder who are his parents. What kind of people are they? And most importantly how did they raise their kids. The society should provide better examples for the kids. To be better role models that way things like this does not happen. Thats not the life a kid should be living. He should be playing football having friends etc.
ReplyDeleteThis guy has serious issues; he really must enjoy the thrill of stealing planes and boats. He was caught and he was sick, they said he slept in porta potties! That is disgusting and sick! Living in a bush and eating candy bars, what kind of life is that? There is a psychological problem with this 19 year old. He has some problems that he needs to deal with; if they were to declare him insane I would not be surprised. To be able to steal and put others in harms way he should be punished, so many people could have been hurt because of the crazy things he has done. When a person steals once, it can possible be forgiven, but when they do not learn a lesson and they continue on they should be punished. They usually will not stop because they do not see it as being a bad thing, as what they did was wrong. He is only 19 years old, and he has already committed so many crimes at such a young age, it makes me wonder what his parents have taught him over the years. However I do defiantly understand that the parents can raise their children but the children still make their own decisions, stupid and all
ReplyDeleteThis boy is clearly caught in the system and will obviously never be able to escape the image he has recently painted for himself. This boy comes from a troubled background, his father used drugs and his mother was believed to neglect or abuse him as a child. Child Protective Services had to get involved several times before Colton was even 7 years old. At the age of 12 he had his first conviction against him where he was to serve 10 days in a detention center. As Colton's age progressed so did his offenses. In order to escape his latest three year sentence of staying in a halfway facility Colton began his series of barefoot burglaries.
ReplyDeleteIn the end Colton pulled off some of the greatest burglaries a nineteen year old has ever been able to do. He managed to steal 5 planes, fly them without a license, leaving three of them crashed. He has committed over 100 thefts in Washington, Idaho, and Canada. Although it is probably not appreciated I think this kid is amazing. In the end he supposedly recognizes his faults by the statement his lawyer present to fellow teens of America. "I am not an ideal..." I think that overall he is a trouble individual who honestly needs to be helped. He has experienced nothing positive coming from the criminal justice system and has found himself caught in the system which he will forever be a part of.
Colton, a child of privilege just seeking attention. Wow, look what this boy learned, how to steal, and fly a plane, not land very well, and elude the police for two years. Colton has been in the system since he was 12, the juvenile system does educate. This does not lessen or negate the seriousness of his escapades. I do feel that his parents, where ever they may be, no matter how cluttered their personal calendar may be, should at least accept some of the blame for this young man’s peculiar behavior, a one man crime spree. The harm he inflicted on so many people through his actions will have a serious repercussions in the court system. If they can manage to bundle everything into one Federal court trial, he may fair better than having to be tried separately for each crime.
ReplyDeleteColton could have joined a gang and ended up the same, in prison, but at least he would have had the backing of his gang for some support. Mom, or any other significant role model, has not made an appearance to show unconditional love. Murders have more support than this young man. There is nothing about what he has done that should put him at role model status, yet the request for movie deals are swirling. The owner of the boat, on which he was captured, has it for sale on Ebay looking to capitalize on any movie deal that might be in the future. It looks like the rehabilitation part of the system needs a complete overhaul. Maybe we will come up with an answer for this soon.
This kid obviously has had a hard life starting at a very young age. His parents neglected him and he seems to be troubled at an early age. His first conviction was at the age of 12 and from that point on his life just spiraled. He already made it into the criminal justice system and seemed to be headed deeper into it. His crimes shouldn't be glorified. Although, he hasn't hurt anyone to date who's to say he wouldn't if it was necessary. Say he was desperately in need of help, money, food, etc and by all means ended up hurting someone to gain those things. I can't imagine being on the run for two years and having support yourself by burglarizing business, homes, and vehicles. Especially at the young age of 19.
ReplyDeleteI find it quite amusing that a kid his age was able to elude law enforcement officials for two years.On top of that he has been running through multiple states. How does a kid his age learn to fly a plane anyway? Not only did he fly five aircrafts but he survived crash landing three of them. He has at least 80 active investigations including bank and atm robbery. How has he made it on his own for so long? Even some of the best criminals in history were taken down in less time than it took officials to nab the barefoot bandit. This is one story that truly makes law enforcement look incompetent. In terms of his bail this guy should definitely not be allowed bail under any circumstances. If you give this kid a chance to escape he will definitely take it.
ReplyDeleteI agree as well. I feel as strongly that any crime should not be praised. I feel as though they are trying to say "he went through a rough time." I understand that life must have been rough on Harris Morre but that does not give him any excuse for the damage he caused. I understand that he is a just a child and everyone feels like he did not know any better but if he knew how to fly an aircraft, and crash them, as well as rob from a bank and atm, then he knew what he was going to get himself into. Instead of doing all that he should of been trying to find help for himself. I do not feel like as though he should be given any kind of bail. I feel as though jail is the best place for him right now to keep him safe and out of trouble and so he can learn from his mistakes.
ReplyDeleteOk, well.... Colton does not and did not in any way need to be praised like in past events.... he is a criminal... I understand it might be neat the fact that this kid ran away from his home and his problems in what seems to be a cool journey but bottom line the kid was struggling to survive and did anything necessary to do it in an ILLEGAL manner... except for killing or harming people. This Kid was in a half way house to begin with so obviously he has had prior issues and it seems to me that someone crazy enough to steal a couple of plane's and crash land them has CLEAR MENTAL issues, especially with no knowledge on how to fly... Colton was a time bomb waiting to explode it was only a matter of time before somebody got hurt or KILLED in his little crime spree, and now he is going to answer for his crimes!!
ReplyDeleteThe story of this young man is very disturbing. He seems indifferent about being caught again. He seems like a troubled young man that needs or needed help and never got it. I Think that like another classmate said, Colten fell though the cracks of the system. The system did not help him get reformed. Colten seems to almost be in a better setting now then he was before. Hiding out in bushes living off stolen Gatorades and candy bars is hardly a good life. In prison, he is now in his own cell, with 3 square meals a day, and somewhat safer???? I don’t think he will reform fully, but at least he is out of the streets both for himself and society. A young man like this who seems psychologically impaired could further harm those around him. It is a sad story...
ReplyDeleteNot knowing much about this case, it is fascinating to me that Colton Moore was able to elude the police for two years. What also suprises me about his crimes are that they seem to be very spontaneous, with no real pattern emerging of any real intent behind what he was doing (he seemed to just do things for the sake of committing an offense). His actions, although they should not be glorified in any positive light like others have said, prove that federal authorities prove quite incapable of dealing with crime that has no real intent or organized pattern but instead is spontaneous and done quite randomly. I'm sure the fan base that Colton built up throughout the two years was also a motivation for him to keep going. Obviously he craved the attention (maybe as a result of childhood problems) and with people praising his antics through Facebook he obviously kept going for the sake of it. The foot prints he left at crime scenes are proof of the lack of serious intent behind his crimes, almost like he wanted authorities to capture him. The fact it took them two years is no testiment to their ability to capture criminals on the run, and lessons should be learnt from this case.
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