These people have ADD and need meds.
From the article--
"We certainly know that there's a conspiracy between the husband and wife, you've probably seen some of the e-mails and some of the things on the Internet suggesting that there may be other conspirators," Alderden said.
Alderden said documents show that a media outlet has agreed to pay money to the Heenes with regard to the balloon incident. Alderden didn't name the media outlet but said it was a show that blurs "the line between entertainment and news."
It wasn't clear whether the deal was signed before or after the alleged hoax, or whether the media outlet was a possible conspirator.
"Let's call it (my statement) short of speculation that a media outlet was in on the hoax, but let's not discount the possibility," he said.
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At first I thought there would be no reason for a hoax of this magnitude...
Then I remembered some people will do anything for money--lie, cheat, kill--fake a balloon hoax...
So there is likely a media involvement here that offered to pay this wacked out family money to pull this stunt.
And I am not excusing the parents--but 10 years? I know you are kidding Larry--exaggerating just a bit??
If there is a media outlet--they should be given the bill for the resources used for the hoax.
Parents need to grow up and take care of their kids. You know --get a real job!