In the 35 days leading up to Sunday, two things hadn’t happened: a 6-year old boy named Falcon Heene did not go for a joyride in a shiny balloon, and the Chicago Bears hadn’t lost a game. Not only did both of these stories involve a flying object, the name Falcon, and the love and support of America’s hearts, but they both ended this weekend – in betrayal. One was a conniving, despicable and criminal act that may call for some jail time, the other a simple hoax put on by a family looking for attention. (more…)