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by Chris_Goodman from FOX 6 Milwaukee

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     Its often helpful to hear the story behind the story.  As we all know, the man who drove off the Atwater Park Bluff committed a very high profile suicide.  (Fox 6 doesn't normally cover suicides UNLESS its something that is done in a way that draws attention or puts other people's lives at risk). 

    Wednesday night, we were able to hear why a Wauwatosa man drove off that bluff, from his daughters and step daughters.  Their explanation certainly doesn't justify what the man did, especially considering other people could have been hurt, and they acknowledge that.  But it  does lend some perspective to a news event that certainly caputured a lot of attention.
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Katbird read my blog view my photos
May 30, 2008 | 10:47 AM

I feel so sorry for their family.
Alcoholism is a terrible disease. It totally changes a person and the way they act.
They are very correct in pointing out the lack of treatment for alcoholics and people with mental illness unless you have very good insurance.
My thoughts are with the family and their friends.
Thankfully, no one else was hurt.

desertwindrider read my blog view my photos
May 30, 2008 | 4:24 PM

Suicide is a very selfish act and usually it is more of a cry for help - if there is a survivor. In this case there was not. There is a crying need for help for alcoholics and people with mental illness. The best that I have seen in Milwaukee are mere warehouses where there really isn't any real treatment going on, but a place to sleep and get away from your reality for a while. This does not constitute assistance!

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