"Why does everyone think that Gallien (the man who gave Chris a ride) in Into the Wild, opted to not call the police after Chris left his car? Gallien said, "I figured he'd be OK," but why would anyone think this considering where Chris was going with little to no supplies? State your opinion."

Chris is a man that can make his own decisions. It was not Gallien's job to tell a young what he can or cannot do. Gallien dropped off Chris ten miles off of the highway and Chris could have easily walked back to get help. There is only so much that is in your control. Gallien cared enough to give up his boots. Chris was not doing anything illegal and there would have been little that the police could have done. There was probably little that anyone could do to stop Chris from going into the wild. Chris already has his mind made up. I believe that if other people were in Galliens same position they would have done the some thing. Gallien should not be blamed or feel bad at all.