Moonwalker: Accused astronaut should be admired

On pouvait considérer l'histoire terminée, mais il y'a clin d'oeil de
Mr Buzz Aldrin sur le sujet.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/law/09/10/aldrin.nowak.ap/index.html


NEW YORK (AP) -- Buzz Aldrin said a former astronaut charged with attempted kidnapping should be "admired" -- but not excused -- for her resolve in allegedly confronting a romantic rival, according to a published report.


Buzz Aldrin, second man to walk on moon, comes to the defense of former astronaut Lisa Nowak.

Lisa Nowak was arrested in February after police said the married mother of three had driven nearly 1,000 miles to Orlando, Florida.

"Astronauts are not superhuman. They lead ordinary lives and have varied personalities," Aldrin said in comments published on Time magazine's Web site.

"I think Nowak should be admired for traveling across the country at night and not getting out of her car to put in gas or go to the restroom. It is not excusable, but it is understandable for an achiever to fall into a trap."

Police said Nowak used diapers during the trip to avoid making stops. Her lawyer disputes that she wore diapers, calling that "the biggest lie in this preposterous tale." The defense also says Nowak didn't drive nonstop.