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Mass. lottery winner dies in house fire
New Member Michigan United States Member #49319 January 11, 2007 2 Posts Offline |
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1st sentence) You can't believe, I seriously doubt that.
2nd sentence) Sorry to tell you this but it WASN'T me that killed that man, so I didn't decide what age he should die.
3rd sentence) Then don't describe it, honestly I don't really want to know.
4th sentence) Well if I lived a full life then I wouldn't mind them pulling the plug, if i'm young then maybe I deserve to die because I shouldn't be driving recklessly in the first place. Anyway I would rather die by having them pull the plug then by some sociopath torturing me to death because they want my lottery win or other assets.
1st question) Actually I don't know anybody that old so my conclusion was just a guess'timation.
5th sentence) True, but he was still old.
6th sentence) So, he was still old.
Oh, btw it is kind of hard NOT to smell carbon monoxide in your home so why didn't he leave I don't know, oh wait HE WAS OLD Besides the fact that you are lacking compassion and tact, but your last comment is without merit.
Carbon Monoxide is colorless and odorless, you can't smell it.
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Pennsylvania United States Member #17377 June 10, 2005 1068 Posts Offline |
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Justex-Im totally with you on some of the commentaries. Reckon folks like us that were raised to regard the elders of the world and value life no matter what the age or feebleness. The person who posted simplely shows early signs of a feeble opinion. ANd theres little cure for that....what a pity...
Sad story though..... kindness is a small gesture accepted by another
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Idaho United States Member #56982 November 21, 2007 1705 Posts Offline |
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He did not die a natural death, he perish in a fire. What is the point of your post? My guess is he wanted to show everyone how he could "shock" us.  I too thought it was tacky.
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Clarksville,Tennessee United States Member #8823 November 13, 2004 1803 Posts Online |
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1st sentence) You can't believe, I seriously doubt that.
2nd sentence) Sorry to tell you this but it WASN'T me that killed that man, so I didn't decide what age he should die.
3rd sentence) Then don't describe it, honestly I don't really want to know.
4th sentence) Well if I lived a full life then I wouldn't mind them pulling the plug, if i'm young then maybe I deserve to die because I shouldn't be driving recklessly in the first place. Anyway I would rather die by having them pull the plug then by some sociopath torturing me to death because they want my lottery win or other assets.
1st question) Actually I don't know anybody that old so my conclusion was just a guess'timation.
5th sentence) True, but he was still old.
6th sentence) So, he was still old.
Oh, btw it is kind of hard NOT to smell carbon monoxide in your home so why didn't he leave I don't know, oh wait HE WAS OLD The only valid point I see you made was that he was old. I don't see how you could determine if someone has lived there life. It looked to me like he was living his life buying nice clothes and jewelry. I may be wrong but I was always under the assumption that you worked so that you could retire and live your life??? I didn't understand your 4th sentence? What does driving have to do with anything? Another thing carbon monoxide is a odorless gas. I believe that is why so many people die from it is because during the winter months they have gas heaters and fireplaces and don't have the proper ventilation. I love doubles and remember, it's just a game!!!!!!
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Clarksville,Tennessee United States Member #8823 November 13, 2004 1803 Posts Online |
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Do you smell foul play?
Could it be someone wants the remaining $1.4 in a hurry?
86 year old millionaire and no one is there to take care of him. Where are the smoke alarms?
hmmmmmm
Very sad story. To be honest we don't know the whole story. For all we know he could have been cooking something and fell asleep. The smoke alarm could have went off and woke him up but there was so much smoke that he was overcome by it and couldn't make it out. I love doubles and remember, it's just a game!!!!!!
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NY United States Member #24178 October 16, 2005 1390 Posts Offline |
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The article refers to "smoking materials" so there's a good chance that he fell asleep while smoking, or left a burning cigarette in a bad spot. a smoke alarm ina good spot should go off well before there's enough smoke to be a real problem, but an 85 YO could have any of several reasons for not getting out. As a lottery winner it would certainly be ironic if he died for lack of a $10 smoke detector or a $3 battery.
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United States Member #13375 March 30, 2005 1100 Posts Online |
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If I win, I'm going to frivol ... often. Prince of Insufficient Light ~ Ruler of Heck
"The Earth moves around the Sun." -- some 'crazy' guy, 1632
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Sunny SW Florida United States Member #25708 November 5, 2005 4080 Posts Offline |
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1st question) Actually I don't know anybody that old so my conclusion was just a guess'timation.
5th sentence) True, but he was still old.
6th sentence) So, he was still old.
Oh, btw it is kind of hard NOT to smell carbon monoxide in your home so why didn't he leave I don't know, oh wait HE WAS OLD
The above post says it all, so I don't need to pass judgment. Obviously, not knowing any elderly people has had a negative effect on your knowledge & wisdom. Anyone with a high school education knows that carbon monoxide is odorless. You see, people who are old can always live another 10+ years, but you can't fix stupid at any age.
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Idaho United States Member #56982 November 21, 2007 1705 Posts Offline |
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1st question) Actually I don't know anybody that old so my conclusion was just a guess'timation.
5th sentence) True, but he was still old.
6th sentence) So, he was still old.
Oh, btw it is kind of hard NOT to smell carbon monoxide in your home so why didn't he leave I don't know, oh wait HE WAS OLD
The above post says it all, so I don't need to pass judgment. Obviously, not knowing any elderly people has had a negative effect on your knowledge & wisdom. Anyone with a high school education knows that carbon monoxide is odorless. You see, people who are old can always live another 10+ years, but you can't fix stupid at any age.  I agree!
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S.E.Iowa United States Member #59008 February 18, 2008 306 Posts Offline |
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1st question) Actually I don't know anybody that old so my conclusion was just a guess'timation.
5th sentence) True, but he was still old.
6th sentence) So, he was still old.
Oh, btw it is kind of hard NOT to smell carbon monoxide in your home so why didn't he leave I don't know, oh wait HE WAS OLD
The above post says it all, so I don't need to pass judgment. Obviously, not knowing any elderly people has had a negative effect on your knowledge & wisdom. Anyone with a high school education knows that carbon monoxide is odorless. You see, people who are old can always live another 10+ years, but you can't fix stupid at any age.  I couldn't have said it any better myself!!
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