Praveen Halappanavar says he has received abusive letters

Lapin · 04-07-2013 01:03PM #1

From Newstalk

The husband of Savita Halappanavar has received abusive letters telling him to go home but has insisted that Irish people have mostly been very kind and supportive to him.
Praveen Halappanavar has confirmed he is taking legal action against the Health Service Executive (HSE) for medical negligence in the death of his wife.
In an interview broadcast on RTÉ radio this morning Mr. Halappanavar has called the HSE report into his 31-year-old wife's death 'a complete white-wash'.

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I can only question the mental stability of anyone capable of sending such hate fuelled letters to a man who's wife died needlessly at the hands of our health service while pregnant with a dying foetus.

Hasn't he been through enough both at the time and since as he fights for a proper explaination into the reasons why his wife was left to die?

If anyone responsible for sending those letters reads this post please reply in a rational manner to explain your motives for doing so.

As I see it, such cowardly actions are the lowest possible form of trolling, even by the cretinous levels some people stoop to here at times.

Shame on whoever it was.

Shame.

Cavehill Red · 04-07-2013 01:06PM

Presumably he has handed these letters over to An Garda Siochana for them to investigate?

wretcheddomain · 04-07-2013 01:27PM

While I'm fully against those abusive letters he has received, I do think there's something suspicious about him. When I watched the interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, I got the distinct impression he didn't really 'care' as much as a husband should do. He didn't even appear despondent. I'm aware that organised marriages occur within their faith and so it wouldn't surprise me if this is how it happened and would explain his lack of emotion for the situation. I knew he would eventually sue the HSE for cash and this fits perfectly within my model that he is merely thinking of his own pockets to capitalise on her death. I know that sounds bad given the tragic circumstances in which she died but if I had a wife that died in such circumstances, I personally would not want to gain a cent from it. I think there's something morally reprehensible, as well as suspicious, to gain cash at the expense of a death.

stimpson · 04-07-2013 01:27PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

While I'm fully against those abusive letters he has received, I do think there's something suspicious about him. When I watched the interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, I got the distinct impression he didn't really 'care' as much as a husband should do. He didn't even appear despondent. I'm aware that organised marriages occur within their faith and so it wouldn't surprise me if this is how it happened and would explain his lack of emotion for the situation. I knew he would eventually sue the HSE for cash and this fits perfectly within my model that he is merely thinking of his own pockets to capitalise on her death. I know that sounds bad given the tragic circumstances in which she died but if I had a wife that died in such circumstances, I personally would not want to gain a cent from it. I think there's something morally reprehensible gain cash at the expense of a death.

Stay Classy AH.

Radiosonde · 04-07-2013 01:28PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

While I'm fully against those abusive letters he has received, I do think there's something suspicious about him. When I watched the interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, I got the distinct impression he didn't really 'care' as much as a husband should do. He didn't even appear despondent. I'm aware that organised marriages occur within their faith and so it wouldn't surprise me if this is how it happened and would explain his lack of emotion for the situation. I knew he would eventually sue the HSE for cash and this fits perfectly within my model that he is merely thinking of his own pockets to capitalise on her death. I know that sounds bad given the tragic circumstances in which she died but if I had a wife that died in such circumstances, I personally would not want to gain a cent from it. I think there's something morally reprehensible, as well as suspicious, to gain cash at the expense of a death.

He's looking for a full public enquiry, not compensation, FFS.

Stark · 04-07-2013 01:29PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

While I'm fully against those abusive letters he has received, I do think there's something suspicious about him. When I watched the interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, I got the distinct impression he didn't really 'care' as much as a husband should do. He didn't even appear despondent. I'm aware that organised marriages occur within their faith and so it wouldn't surprise me if this is how it happened and would explain his lack of emotion for the situation. I knew he would eventually sue the HSE for cash and this fits perfectly within my model that he is merely thinking of his own pockets to capitalise on her death. I know that sounds bad given the tragic circumstances in which she died but if I had a wife that died in such circumstances, I personally would not want to gain a cent from it. I think there's something morally reprehensible, as well as suspicious, to gain cash at the expense of a death.

You forgot "I'm not a racist, but"

eviltwin · 04-07-2013 01:30PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

While I'm fully against those abusive letters he has received, I do think there's something suspicious about him. When I watched the interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, I got the distinct impression he didn't really 'care' as much as a husband should do. He didn't even appear despondent. I'm aware that organised marriages occur within their faith and so it wouldn't surprise me if this is how it happened and would explain his lack of emotion for the situation. I knew he would eventually sue the HSE for cash and this fits perfectly within my model that he is merely thinking of his own pockets to capitalise on her death. I know that sounds bad given the tragic circumstances in which she died but if I had a wife that died in such circumstances, I personally would not want to gain a cent from it. I think there's something morally reprehensible, as well as suspicious, to gain cash at the expense of a death.

nasty and uncalled for

LizT · 04-07-2013 01:31PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

While I'm fully against those abusive letters he has received, I do think there's something suspicious about him. When I watched the interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, I got the distinct impression he didn't really 'care' as much as a husband should do. He didn't even appear despondent. I'm aware that organised marriages occur within their faith and so it wouldn't surprise me if this is how it happened and would explain his lack of emotion for the situation. I knew he would eventually sue the HSE for cash and this fits perfectly within my model that he is merely thinking of his own pockets to capitalise on her death. I know that sounds bad given the tragic circumstances in which she died but if I had a wife that died in such circumstances, I personally would not want to gain a cent from it. I think there's something morally reprehensible, as well as suspicious, to gain cash at the expense of a death.

Christ. I feel really sorry for him, he can't win no matter what he does.

Something suspicious about him? Everyone has their own way of dealing with grief, he lost a wife and a child, basically his whole world. As for him capitalising on her death - he wants a full enquiry into the circumstances surrounding her death, presumably to prevent anything like this ever happening to another woman in this country. Don't know about you, but I think that's to be commended.

wretcheddomain · 04-07-2013 01:31PM

Stark wrote: »

You forgot "I'm not a racist, but"

Sorry but mentioning the faith of an individual never constitutes racism. In fact, this is what Zionists say if you criticise Israel - 'You're racist' - religion and race are like comparing chalk and cheese so please refrain from labels like that.

Chucky the tree · 04-07-2013 01:32PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

While I'm fully against those abusive letters he has received, I do think there's something suspicious about him. When I watched the interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, I got the distinct impression he didn't really 'care' as much as a husband should do. He didn't even appear despondent. I'm aware that organised marriages occur within their faith and so it wouldn't surprise me if this is how it happened and would explain his lack of emotion for the situation. I knew he would eventually sue the HSE for cash and this fits perfectly within my model that he is merely thinking of his own pockets to capitalise on her death. I know that sounds bad given the tragic circumstances in which she died but if I had a wife that died in such circumstances, I personally would not want to gain a cent from it. I think there's something morally reprehensible, as well as suspicious, to gain cash at the expense of a death.

You've got some neck to accuse someone else of being morally reprehensible.

Cody Pomeray · 04-07-2013 01:33PM

Heard this interview this morning and everyone in the office kind of stopped what they were doing and listened. If I were in his situation, I would want the individuals responsible for the system under which my partner died un-necessarily cross-examined. I don't think that's an unreasonable position to take.

The fact that he has been receiving abusive letters is disturbing.

padd b1975 · 04-07-2013 01:34PM

Cavehill Red wrote: »

Presumably he has handed these letters over to An Garda Siochana for them to investigate?

Had to get his publicity from the media first....

wretcheddomain · 04-07-2013 01:34PM

Chucky the tree wrote: »

You've got some neck to accuse someone else of being morally reprehensible.

When we watched the interview of Joe O'Reilly - we saw someone who behaved like they should not given the circumstances. I don't think there's anything morally reprehensible about analysing the behaviour of someone during an interview, nor does it constitute racism.

By the way, I'm not against a full enquiry, that's needed and welcomed. However, should a situation arise whereby his pockets are filled at the expense of his wife, then yes, that is what I'd define as disturbing.

jam_mac_jam · 04-07-2013 01:36PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

While I'm fully against those abusive letters he has received, I do think there's something suspicious about him. When I watched the interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, I got the distinct impression he didn't really 'care' as much as a husband should do. He didn't even appear despondent. I'm aware that organised marriages occur within their faith and so it wouldn't surprise me if this is how it happened and would explain his lack of emotion for the situation. I knew he would eventually sue the HSE for cash and this fits perfectly within my model that he is merely thinking of his own pockets to capitalise on her death. I know that sounds bad given the tragic circumstances in which she died but if I had a wife that died in such circumstances, I personally would not want to gain a cent from it. I think there's something morally reprehensible, as well as suspicious, to gain cash at the expense of a death.

What disgusting comments to make about a man who lost his wife.

MagicMarker · 04-07-2013 01:36PM

Cavehill Red wrote: »

Presumably he has handed these letters over to An Garda Siochana for them to investigate?

Investigate what?

LizT · 04-07-2013 01:36PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

When we watched the interview of Joe O'Reilly - we saw someone who behaved like they should not given the circumstances. I don't think there's anything morally reprehensible about analysing the behaviour of someone during an interview, nor does it constitute racism.

Now you're comparing him like for like with a murderer? Classy.

KKkitty · 04-07-2013 01:37PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

While I'm fully against those abusive letters he has received, I do think there's something suspicious about him. When I watched the interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, I got the distinct impression he didn't really 'care' as much as a husband should do. He didn't even appear despondent. I'm aware that organised marriages occur within their faith and so it wouldn't surprise me if this is how it happened and would explain his lack of emotion for the situation. I knew he would eventually sue the HSE for cash and this fits perfectly within my model that he is merely thinking of his own pockets to capitalise on her death. I know that sounds bad given the tragic circumstances in which she died but if I had a wife that died in such circumstances, I personally would not want to gain a cent from it. I think there's something morally reprehensible, as well as suspicious, to gain cash at the expense of a death.

Upon knowing of his late wife's pregnancy their lives should have been filled with hopes and aspiration for the future not despondency and desperation. Callous behaviour to send a man who has been through so much letters of that nature.

eviltwin · 04-07-2013 01:38PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

When we watched the interview of Joe O'Reilly - we saw someone who behaved like they should not given the circumstances. I don't think there's anything morally reprehensible about analysing the behaviour of someone during an interview, nor does it constitute racism.

The difference was Joe O'Reilly was the one responsible for the death of his wife, ffs Savita died after a few days in the care of medical staff, they have admitted her care was flawed, there is no question of Praveen having anything to do with it.

I have to admit, in his shoes, I wouldn't be so calm, his manner has been very dignified throughout this. I would want heads to roll too, would you be just happy with "ah shucks we're sorry" and leave it at that?

fro9etb8j5qsl2 · 04-07-2013 01:38PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

While I'm fully against those abusive letters he has received, I do think there's something suspicious about him. When I watched the interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, I got the distinct impression he didn't really 'care' as much as a husband should do. He didn't even appear despondent. I'm aware that organised marriages occur within their faith and so it wouldn't surprise me if this is how it happened and would explain his lack of emotion for the situation. I knew he would eventually sue the HSE for cash and this fits perfectly within my model that he is merely thinking of his own pockets to capitalise on her death. I know that sounds bad given the tragic circumstances in which she died but if I had a wife that died in such circumstances, I personally would not want to gain a cent from it. I think there's something morally reprehensible, as well as suspicious, to gain cash at the expense of a death.

Great example of typical irish begrudgery, it seems you can't even lose your wife through the negligence of an outdated health system without being accused of being a money grabber who couldn't care less about his dead wife :rolleyes:

wretcheddomain · 04-07-2013 01:38PM

LizT wrote: »

Now you're comparing him like for like with a murderer? Classy.

Of course I'm not comparing him with a murderer. I'm talking about how there's nothing wrong in getting suspicious about people under interview. We could see it clearly with Joe O'Reilly - I'm saying, in a very different way, I personally don't believe the sincerity of the comments of Praveen.

Lapin · 04-07-2013 01:39PM

padd b1975 wrote: »

Had to get his publicity from the media first....

What kind of bollox is that ?

FouxDaFaFa · 04-07-2013 01:40PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

While I'm fully against those abusive letters he has received, I do think there's something suspicious about him. When I watched the interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, I got the distinct impression he didn't really 'care' as much as a husband should do. He didn't even appear despondent. I'm aware that organised marriages occur within their faith and so it wouldn't surprise me if this is how it happened and would explain his lack of emotion for the situation. I knew he would eventually sue the HSE for cash and this fits perfectly within my model that he is merely thinking of his own pockets to capitalise on her death. I know that sounds bad given the tragic circumstances in which she died but if I had a wife that died in such circumstances, I personally would not want to gain a cent from it. I think there's something morally reprehensible, as well as suspicious, to gain cash at the expense of a death.

I'm sorry he wasn't upset enough for you.

kylith · 04-07-2013 01:40PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

While I'm fully against those abusive letters he has received, I do think there's something suspicious about him. When I watched the interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, I got the distinct impression he didn't really 'care' as much as a husband should do. He didn't even appear despondent. I'm aware that organised marriages occur within their faith and so it wouldn't surprise me if this is how it happened and would explain his lack of emotion for the situation. I knew he would eventually sue the HSE for cash and this fits perfectly within my model that he is merely thinking of his own pockets to capitalise on her death. I know that sounds bad given the tragic circumstances in which she died but if I had a wife that died in such circumstances, I personally would not want to gain a cent from it. I think there's something morally reprehensible, as well as suspicious, to gain cash at the expense of a death.

How distraught should he be then? Should he be tearing his hair? Weeping uncontrollably? Rending his clothes and throwing himself into her grave?

FFS, some people...

LizT · 04-07-2013 01:40PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

Of course I'm not comparing him with a murderer. I'm talking about how there's nothing wrong in getting suspicious about people under interview. We could see it clearly with Joe O'Reilly - I'm saying, in a very different way, I personally don't believe the sincerity of the comments of Praveen.

So what do you think he stands to gain from seeking a full and comprehensive enquiry into his wife's death?

Professey Chin · 04-07-2013 01:41PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

Of course I'm not comparing him with a murderer. I'm talking about how there's nothing wrong in getting suspicious about people under interview. We could see it clearly with Joe O'Reilly - I'm saying, in a very different way, I personally don't believe the sincerity of the comments of Praveen.

After 8 months of these interviews, enquiries and everything that would leave any person physically and mentally exhausted what reaction would you expect? Curled up in tears to satisfy your amateur analysis?

OldNotWIse · 04-07-2013 01:42PM

Radiosonde wrote: »

He's looking for a full public enquiry, not compensation, FFS.

Isn't he taking an action against them? Compensation is pretty much a given.

endacl · 04-07-2013 01:42PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

Of course I'm not comparing him with a murderer. I'm talking about how there's nothing wrong in getting suspicious about people under interview. We could see it clearly with Joe O'Reilly - I'm saying, in a very different way, I personally don't believe the sincerity of the comments of Praveen.

Seriously. You're only at the start of this hole. Great opportunity to stop digging now. You made a stupid comment, and its been shot down. If I were you, I'd take the opportunity to back down graciously.

wretcheddomain · 04-07-2013 01:42PM

kylith wrote: »

How distraught should he be then? Should he be tearing his hair? Weeping uncontrollably? Rending his clothes and throwing himself into her grave?

FFS, some people...

How would you feel if you lost a very young successful wife along with your baby?

That's an awful lot to lose.

I don't believe anyone can be so calm and reserved, especially so soon after it happened. Not even an apathetic person could be so calm and almost indifferent. It just doesn't look sincere, sorry, but it really doesn't.

LizT · 04-07-2013 01:44PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

How would you feel if you lost a very young successful wife along with your baby?

That's an awful lot to lose.

I don't believe anyone can be so calm and reserved, especially so soon after it happened. Not even an apathetic person could be so calm and almost indifferent. It just doesn't look sincere, sorry, but it really doesn't.

If he was sobbing with grief in every interview, people would say he's over doing it to win sympathy.

The man simply cannot win.

Chucky the tree · 04-07-2013 01:44PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

When we watched the interview of Joe O'Reilly - we saw someone who behaved like they should not given the circumstances. I don't think there's anything morally reprehensible about analysing the behaviour of someone during an interview, nor does it constitute racism.

By the way, I'm not against a full enquiry, that's needed and welcomed. However, should a situation arise whereby his pockets are filled at the expense of his wife, then yes, that is what I'd define as disturbing.

So you think it's wrong for anyone to sue a company/person/institution who were to blame in the death of a loved one? I have to say that's reaching a level of stupidity I didn't think was even possible for After hours.

KKkitty · 04-07-2013 01:46PM

wretcheddomain wrote: »

How would you feel if you lost a very young successful wife along with your baby?

That's an awful lot to lose.

I don't believe anyone can be so calm and reserved, especially so soon after it happened. Not even an apathetic person could be so calm and almost indifferent. It just doesn't look sincere, sorry, but it really doesn't.

For all we know the poor man could be on anti depressants just to get through the day. You don't know him personally and have no idea what's going through his head on a daily basis.

Praveen Halappanavar says he has received abusive letters

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