Did Dr. John Mack's Life End Tragically in London?

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The thread discusses the tragic passing of Dr. John Mack in London, including details surrounding the incident and reactions from participants. The scope includes biographical information, personal reflections, and societal commentary on drunk driving.

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Main Points Raised

  • Dr. John Mack was confirmed to have passed away after being struck by a vehicle driven by an intoxicated driver while walking in a crosswalk.
  • Participants express sorrow over Dr. Mack's death and share information about his contributions, including his Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of T.E. Lawrence.
  • One participant suggests a strong punitive stance against drunk drivers, stating they should be "exterminated."
  • Another participant agrees with the sentiment that measures need to be taken to address drunk driving.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express agreement on the tragic nature of Dr. Mack's death and the need for action against drunk driving, though the extreme viewpoint of extermination is contested in tone.

Contextual Notes

Details about the incident are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available from Dr. Mack's family.

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PASSING OF DR JOHN MACK: ANNOUNCEMENT TO FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES

This is preliminary information; a statement from the family is forthcoming.

At this time we must with great sorrow confirm that Dr John Mack has passed away in London, England.

Dr Mack was one of several speakers discussing British officer T.E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") at the T. E. Lawrence Society Symposium, Oxford. Dr Mack's 1977 biography of T.E. Lawrence, A Prince of Our Disorder, received the Pulitzer Prize in biography (see complete bio below). Dr Mack's presentation at an afternoon panel was so warmly received that he was asked to stay and present an additional evening talk, which again met with positive response. Afterward, he went to dinner with friends.

On his return to the home at which he was staying while in London, traveling on foot on Totteridge Road, he was struck by a vehicle being driven by an intoxicated driver. Dr Mack was in a crosswalk. Dr Mack was pronounced dead on the scene by London police and is believed to have died on impact.

This information will be revised as needed and will be replaced by a statement from Dr Mack's family when available. Information will be posted to the John E Mack Institute website, www.johnemackinstitute.org
 
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As a tribute to Prof. Mack we present, in its entirety, his last interview on Coast to Coast, which was conducted on 4/18/01 with Art Bell. This streaming audio will be available for all during the next 24 hours, and after that it will become a Streamlink only feature.

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That's terrible.

Drunk drivers should be exterminated.
 
yeah they need to stop that
 

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