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In reply to the discussion: Boston Marathon suspect may never be able to be questioned, mayor says [View all]kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)15. Is the mayor a physician? Just curious how he is qualified to make this assessment.
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Boston Marathon suspect may never be able to be questioned, mayor says [View all]
alp227
Apr 2013
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Unless the blood loss starved his brain of oxygen and he's not able to think well?
freshwest
Apr 2013
#22
First he was sedated. Now, he must have a wound that made him forget how to write.
leveymg
Apr 2013
#2
Or they are putting out misinformation if he has already talked and they have 'others'...
Tx4obama
Apr 2013
#7
He'll sing. Hard to believe "others" (if any) haven't already gone to ground or exited Stage Right.
leveymg
Apr 2013
#21
"swearing profusely in the ambulance ride after his final confrontation with the FBI"
freshwest
Apr 2013
#24
Not necessarily. As I just commented on another two threads, there are people who have seen it.
freshwest
Apr 2013
#50
Which conflicts with the report from federal source in article in Comment #32.
Tx4obama
Apr 2013
#35
"Who cares," Menino answered reporters when asked about the suspect's condition
HomerRamone
Apr 2013
#12
Is the mayor a physician? Just curious how he is qualified to make this assessment.
kestrel91316
Apr 2013
#15
I see no reason why he can't communicate once he is off sedation...but that might be a while.
SunSeeker
Apr 2013
#37
Speech-generating device/Augmentative Alternative Communication System...
littlemissmartypants
Apr 2013
#42
Piers Morgan just said: suspect Tsarnaev is awake, and responding to law enforcement questions.
limpyhobbler
Apr 2013
#43