Stranded Fisherman Sues Cruise Line

American VoicesOpinion ISSUE 48•20 May 15, 2012

Panamanian fisherman Adrian Vasquez is suing Princess Cruise Lines after one of its ships allegedly chose to ignore a stalled boat in which he and two companions, who later died, had been stranded. What do you think?

  • “Oh, come on, Princess Cruise Lines? Even if you're cast adrift with no food or water, you shouldn't settle for anything less than Royal Caribbean.”

    Keith Hansen –
    Bench Baker

  • “At least everyone on the ship waved back.”

    Mary Beth Dugan –
    Picture Framer

  • “And where were they supposed to keep him and his crew? The tennis court? The entertainment lounge? The theater? Perhaps one of the prime sun chairs on the lido deck? No, I don't think so.”

    Alvin Courtin –
    Bedder

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