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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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posted by Nylorac on November 19th, 2008 at 8:32PM

I *suppose* it's possible that stock-brokers in Sao Paolo, in general, *may* always have guns on them so that in the case where one spontaneously decides he/she wants to, he/she can kill him/herself.   It's "possible".   It is unlikely, but it`s possible.

posted by Vina on November 20th, 2008 at 12:43AM

Well, it's possible, but anyone can carry a gun (for various reasons - I would say suicide is one of the least popular reason) in Sao Paolo regardless if they're traders.   I don't think he purposely carried a gun in anticipation of horrible stock market performances.   If anyone, not just traders, who carries a gun, and is going through some dramatic nervous breakdown, it's possible that he/she would shoot him/herself.

posted by Nylorac on November 20th, 2008 at 8:53AM

It would have been traumatic to watch.   I'm sure he knew that much.   It would have been nice of him to do it in private.   Hell, in a bathroom stall.

posted by dennisn on November 20th, 2008 at 10:38AM

São Paulo sucks.

Well, no it doesn't. That is, by Nylorac on November 20th, 2008 at 10:50AM.
It sucks all the life from the by dennisn on November 20th, 2008 at 7:01PM.
It also makes New York City lo by dennisn on November 20th, 2008 at 7:02PM.