06-24-2010, 03:07 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Calgary
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Boat Captain hired by BP for cleanup commits suicide.
http://www.thenation.com/blog/36570/...ommits-suicide
Just tragic. Aside from the deaths in the initial explosion we have the first of what is sure to be many lives lost due to mental illness and depression. Caused by the overwhelming hopelessness and loss of livelihoods that this disaster has and is creating. My thoughts go out to the friends and family of this poor soul.
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06-24-2010, 06:25 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Very sad, BP should foot the bill for his funeral.
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06-24-2010, 08:33 AM
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dissentowner
Very sad, BP should foot the bill for his funeral.
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Why?
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06-24-2010, 08:55 AM
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In the Sin Bin
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Those responsible for the oil leak should should put a gun to their head and pull the trigger.
Yet, in a very philisophical way- aren't we all to blame? (puts gun to head)
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06-24-2010, 08:57 AM
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Location: Calgary
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You can blame BP for alot, but not this.
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06-24-2010, 08:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by icecube
Those responsible for the oil leak should should put a gun to their head and pull the trigger.
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That'll help things get cleaned up quicker.
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06-24-2010, 11:33 AM
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He kiiled himself because the oil leak has caused him to lose money since he couldn't fish in the waters anymore.
BP should be fully responsible for ruining their businesses.
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06-24-2010, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Why?
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Because it is a classy thing to do, not because they have any obligation to do so. It would be more for a pr thing, and its only a small thing, but they may as well start doing little pr things now and let them start building up, because they are sure not getting a good rep right now.
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06-24-2010, 11:41 AM
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Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Buff
Because it is a classy thing to do, not because they have any obligation to do so. It would be more for a pr thing, and its only a small thing, but they may as well start doing little pr things now and let them start building up, because they are sure not getting a good rep right now.
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It would create quite the precedent though... I mean, now you have fishers thinking if they just off themselves, their family will be better off as BP will foot the bill.
I wouldn't do it if I was BP.
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06-24-2010, 11:42 AM
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In the Sin Bin
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I'm certain that BP will be handling numerous claims over the economic damage caused by this. Effectively, this would be asking BP to pay for this man twice.
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06-24-2010, 11:44 AM
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Had an idea!
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If they give the family money they should do it privately.
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06-24-2010, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Kalispell, Montana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Resolute 14
I'm certain that BP will be handling numerous claims over the economic damage caused by this. Effectively, this would be asking BP to pay for this man twice.
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You are certain?They already are.
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06-24-2010, 12:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FireFly
It would create quite the precedent though... I mean, now you have fishers thinking if they just off themselves, their family will be better off as BP will foot the bill.
I wouldn't do it if I was BP.
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I don't think there is going to be a major problem with suicides among fisherman if BP pays for his funeral.
If people want to kill themselves and have their family looked after for the rest of their lives they can just hop into a car and drive into the nearest pole.
BP should be responsible for ruining the business and lives of these fisherman who can no longer make a living in the Gulf because of BP's oil spill.
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06-24-2010, 12:23 PM
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by puckluck
BP should be responsible for ruining the business and lives of these fisherman who can no longer make a living in the Gulf because of BP's oil spill.
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It already is being held responsible.
Beyond that, it is sad that this man chose to end his life rather than look at alternatives, but BP cannot be held responsible for his own choice.
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06-24-2010, 12:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Resolute 14
It already is being held responsible.
Beyond that, it is sad that this man chose to end his life rather than look at alternatives, but BP cannot be held responsible for his own choice.
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Yah, and I agree that they shouldn't be blamed for him killing himself, but they should atleast have to compensate for the money that was lost when his business failed because of BP's mistake.
It mentioned in the article he had health poblems so maybe that played a bigger role than they are leading on.
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06-24-2010, 12:35 PM
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Had an idea!
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Why? Is it their fault he committed suicide?
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06-24-2010, 12:44 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Azure
Why? Is it their fault he committed suicide?
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Is it their fault he became a fisherman?
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06-24-2010, 12:46 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Violating Copyrights
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Sorry, I'm really fighty today.
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06-24-2010, 01:02 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Azure
Why? Is it their fault he committed suicide?
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"and I agree that they shouldn't be blamed for him killing himself"
You really have a hard time reading, don't you? Or do you just like to jump on every single post I make?
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06-24-2010, 01:17 PM
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by puckluck
Yah, and I agree that they shouldn't be blamed for him killing himself, but they should atleast have to compensate for the money that was lost when his business failed because of BP's mistake.
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How many bloody times does it need to be repeated that BP is already dealing with claims related to the economic damage from this?
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