Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Common Interests Hunter S. Thopmson commits suicide

Originally posted by Davo:

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Originally posted by RawBurt:

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Anyway... is there any idea on why he shot himself?

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Probably to tie some loose ends of his legacy up. That's usually how people of his mold attempt to establish a method of remembrance. The beginner of the thread is evidence; he killed himself because he thought people would only understand him, or understand him more, if he did so.

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Thank you for our daily dose of psycho-babble.

Actually, I am not surprised that Thompson killed himself because he's been making irrational decisions for a long time. I am a big fan of his writing, but I wouldn't leave my kid with him. I have not gained any further understanding of the man because of it. I don't see any evidence here for such a ridiculous thought.