Mental illness is tragic. When we see it in a loved one and interventions fail it breaks our hearts. It doesn't excuse the damage that they do to others or the potential for it.
I was not there for the event in question and cannot judge the perception, real and imagined by those in the presence of Jordan Neely and his behavior. Would you …
Mental illness is tragic. When we see it in a loved one and interventions fail it breaks our hearts. It doesn't excuse the damage that they do to others or the potential for it.
I was not there for the event in question and cannot judge the perception, real and imagined by those in the presence of Jordan Neely and his behavior. Would you know if his behavior was partly due to one of the drugs that not only brings violent behavior, but near imperviousness to pain? A brutal beat down or a risky carotid (blood) choke, not to be confused with crushing his larynx. I would most likely go for a carotid choke with its known danger as the most humane choice. I seriously doubt that Daniel Penny intended to kill Jordan Neely.
But Lois and her tribe will react as she did. And of course, hers is not the only tribe. I'll admit that I have a brotherhood filter pertaining to a fellow Marine. What kind of trial will Penny get? At risk of sounding like Tucker Carlson, will a jurist fear arson and riots accompanying an acquittal even if every witness opined justification? Will they choose acquittal because they are tired of anxiety of their daily subway commute accompanied by screaming public meat beaters?
It is sad and tragic that Jordan Neely didn't get the help he needed and could run amok until he met his fate. It is also sad that Daniel Penny's life may be brought to ruin for trying to do the right thing. But this commentary shines a bright light on the mental health, or lack of it, on a large swath of the population. A problem that will persist after this event is forgotten.
Mental illness is tragic. When we see it in a loved one and interventions fail it breaks our hearts. It doesn't excuse the damage that they do to others or the potential for it.
I was not there for the event in question and cannot judge the perception, real and imagined by those in the presence of Jordan Neely and his behavior. Would you know if his behavior was partly due to one of the drugs that not only brings violent behavior, but near imperviousness to pain? A brutal beat down or a risky carotid (blood) choke, not to be confused with crushing his larynx. I would most likely go for a carotid choke with its known danger as the most humane choice. I seriously doubt that Daniel Penny intended to kill Jordan Neely.
But Lois and her tribe will react as she did. And of course, hers is not the only tribe. I'll admit that I have a brotherhood filter pertaining to a fellow Marine. What kind of trial will Penny get? At risk of sounding like Tucker Carlson, will a jurist fear arson and riots accompanying an acquittal even if every witness opined justification? Will they choose acquittal because they are tired of anxiety of their daily subway commute accompanied by screaming public meat beaters?
It is sad and tragic that Jordan Neely didn't get the help he needed and could run amok until he met his fate. It is also sad that Daniel Penny's life may be brought to ruin for trying to do the right thing. But this commentary shines a bright light on the mental health, or lack of it, on a large swath of the population. A problem that will persist after this event is forgotten.