Attention hog? I disagree!
posted by Vina on November 19th, 2008 at 7:28PM He wouldn't spend the time to think about making a statement when he suddenly lost a lot of money (perhaps his life-savings). He most likely was in shock that his emotions took over his judgement.
Sometimes people don't need to commit suicide, they could have heart attacks when stock markets go for a huge plunge; they still inconvenience others.
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Yep, attention hog with a message!
posted by Nylorac on November 19th, 2008 at 1:17PM It's one thing to want attention, but it's another to kill yourself at the stock exchange. He was making a statement. Sometimes when we're under a lot of pressure, we lose sight of what can *really* communicate a message, and unfortunately be convinced that something - such as suicide - would be effective. The event is tragic, but only in this sense.
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