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To: Sam who wrote (214641)1/13/2013 12:55:28 PM
From: epicure  Respond to of 542945
 
I think if he hadn't had depression, it might have been enough. Again we see that in our country we do a poor job supporting the mentally ill. I don't know if other countries do better- I haven't really researched this topic- but I'd like to think we could do better.



To: Sam who wrote (214641)1/13/2013 2:24:13 PM
From: JohnM  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 542945
 
Sam, for some reason the Aaron Swartz case has really touched me. And most of all after I saw the video of his conference presentation. That was one exceptionally special individual.



To: Sam who wrote (214641)1/13/2013 2:41:04 PM
From: Metacomet  Respond to of 542945
 
He was dedicated to advancing his cause

As a brilliant young man he knew his ability to do that would probably be destroyed once he was convicted by those who he was at war with

This was his way to generate the most interest for his causes while he was still able

He knew his story would go viral

He succeeded well, again