Lawyer sets himself on fire at Prospect Park in protest suicide against fossil fuels

Onkel Neal · 04-15-18, 07:40 AM

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...icle-1.3933598

Groan, wth is wrong with some people?

So much material here, but aside from the fact that a lawyer just took himself out of the gene pool and curiously opted not to go solar, I guess it is sad a human life was taken.

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“I am David Buckel and I just killed myself by fire as a protest suicide,” read a hand-written suicide note left near the blackened circle of burned grass. “I apologize to you for the mess.”

Eichhörnchen · 04-15-18, 08:04 AM

A tormented soul

Aktungbby · 04-15-18, 09:59 AM

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A nationally known advocate for gay rights and the environment died Saturday in a fiery Prospect Park suicide, with his self-immolation meant as a wake-up call to save the planet.

SO HE CREATES A LITTLE 'GLOBAL WARMING' AND A 'TOXIC WASTE' SITE IN A PUBLIC PARK TO MAKE HIS POINT...A BREACH IN MY SENSE OF LOGIC HERE!

Mr Quatro · 04-15-18, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

A tormented soul

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nationally known advocate for gay rights

When a rock star dies of a drug related problem they always say, "He couldn't cope with his demons" Same thing here ... his passion caused the problem

Jimbuna · 04-15-18, 10:39 AM

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When a rock star dies of a drug related problem they always say, "He couldn't cope with his demons" Same thing here ... his passion caused the problem

True that

Skybird · 04-15-18, 10:50 AM

Myself grinning from one ear to the other, this story maybe rivals my link to the Palestinian tire story I posted earlier today.

Using fossil fuel to set yourself ablaze in protest to using fossil fuel...? Sure this is no standup comedian competition?

No, I do not think that really every loss of life always has to be mourned about.

Platapus · 04-15-18, 10:59 AM

That is one serious way to protest!

les green01 · 04-15-18, 11:02 AM

sound like a moron

August · 04-15-18, 11:18 AM

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sound like a moron

A hypocritical one too, sending up a big cloud of gasoline emissions. Couldn't he find a less polluting way of offing himself?

Rockstar · 04-15-18, 11:32 AM

A big magnifying glass could have done the trick.

Onkel Neal · 04-15-18, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Myself grinning from one ear to the other, this story maybe rivals my link to the Palestinian tire story I posted earlier today.

Using fossil fuel to set yourself ablaze in protest to using fossil fuel...? Sure this is no standup comedian competition?

No, I do not think that really every loss of life always has to be mourned about.

That's true, I think he was someone who needed help, but the way he did it was pathetic and funny at the same time.

em2nought · 04-15-18, 02:29 PM

I'm just thankful he didn't try to deal a blow to the second amendment on his way out.

aanker · 04-15-18, 04:32 PM

Aktungbby quote:

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SO HE CREATES A LITTLE 'GLOBAL WARMING' AND A 'TOXIC WASTE' SITE IN A PUBLIC PARK TO MAKE HIS POINT...A BREACH IN MY SENSE OF LOGIC HERE!

Some Buddhist monks would pour gas over their heads and set themselves ablaze to protest during the Vietnam war. I always thought that was a waste of a life back then.... this guy, I don't know.

em2nought · 04-15-18, 04:45 PM

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.... this guy, I don't know.

One less lefty lawyer.

Sean C · 04-15-18, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by aanker

Some Buddhist monks would pour gas over their heads and set themselves ablaze to protest during the Vietnam war. I always thought that was a waste of a life back then.

They still do to protest China's occupation & interference in their affairs. As a Buddhist this is an important issue to me. There have been over 150 self-immolations in Tibet/China since 2009. The latest was on March 7th of this year. You can look at as a waste, but it's the monks' way of showing their devotion to their way of life and their spiritual leader - the Dalai Lama. They would rather die a horribly painful death than renounce either.

I do think this lawyer guy was an absolute idiot, though.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,493 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Myself grinning from one ear to the other, this story maybe rivals my link to the Palestinian tire story I posted earlier today. Using fossil fuel to set yourself ablaze in protest to using fossil fuel...? Sure this is no standup comedian competition? No, I do not think that really every loss of life always has to be mourned about. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,948 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	That is one serious way to protest! __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,832 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	A big magnifying glass could have done the trick. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

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em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,266 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm just thankful he didn't try to deal a blow to the second amendment on his way out. __________________ Looks like we need a Lemon Law for Presidents now! DNC sold us a dud, and they knew it.

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