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Man Commits Suicide Over Obama Victory

Fla. man scrawled 'F*** Obama' on will

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 14, 2012 2:17 AM CST

(Newser) – A troubled Florida man appears to have chosen death over another four years of President Obama, police say. Officers who had been requested to conduct a welfare check found the body of Henry Hamilton, 64, next to two empty bottles of anxiety and schizophrenia medication in the Key West home he shared with his male partner, the Miami Herald reports. Hamilton, owner of a tanning salon, was stressed about his business and was "very upset about the election results," his partner told police. The words "F*** Obama!" were found scrawled on Hamilton's will.

Obama's re-election appears to have been the final straw for Hamilton.
Obama's re-election appears to have been the final straw for Hamilton.   (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel)
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Chrystal
Nov 15, 2012 8:50 AM CST
His suicide was largely due to his mental disabilities and nothing to do with the re-election of President Obama.  And who's to say "he" wrote that message on his will, maybe it was his partner or someone wanting attention. The best part of this situation is, he did not take anyone else's life.  
Daviticus
Nov 15, 2012 3:59 AM CST
To me, what's even more depressing than this story is the fact that some people consider it "hilarious".
sache
Nov 14, 2012 8:34 PM CST
I know the man must have had mental issues and for that reason i feel sorry for his family. My question is,  if he could not take four more years of Obama what super meds was he on during eight years of Bush?  Oh well.....at least he did not take anyone with him. That may sound cold but i really am grateful for that.
 

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