“Given that Mr. Thornton is able to determine what is appropriate attire and actions in public, drive himself to complete errands, design and custom-make baby furniture to support a 350-pound adult and run an Internet support group, it is possible that he has been improperly collecting disability benefits for a period of time,” Mr. Coburn wrote in a letter Monday to Inspector General Patrick P. O’Carroll Jr…
In an email response to The Washington Times, Mr. Thornton threatened to kill himself if his Social Security payments are taken away, and said the television episode showing him doing woodwork oversold his abilities.
“You wanna test how damn serious I am about leaving this world, screw with my check that pays for this apartment and food. Try it. See how serious I am. I don’t care,” the California man said. “I have no problem killing myself. Take away the last thing keeping me here, and see what happens. Next time you see me on the news, it will be me in a body bag.”…
Two suggestions: One, we leave him on the doorstep of a church and run. Maybe someone will adopt him?
Two, There's an old Biblical admonition about one not working and not eating. I don't wish to be crass, but I think his threats of suicide are mere posturing. I think as soon as the checks ran out and he got a little hungry, he might find woodworking more fulfilling than he does now while his every need is catered to!
If not, if he really is batsh*t crazy and a danger to himself, there are other institutions to take care of that.
BTW, I have some fetishes I wouldn't mind the state subsidizing!
*I originally used the word "State" in the headline, but in the sense of "the State", not "one of the states". "Public" is perhaps a bit less confusing. -ed.
Hat tips to Mrs. C. and Memeorandum
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