Belgian Man Alert but Mute for 23 Years

A Belgian man, thought to be in a vegetative state for 23 years, says he was alert but unable to communicate. The doctor who discovered Rom Houben's normal brain activity said Tuesday that he will scan other purported coma cases. (Nov 24)

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• isl bel-coma-20091124i
• belgian
• alert
• mute
• 23

[AndyBUK2006]

what a cruel vile woman,

trying to fool the worlds media. It is obvious to see that it is SHE who is pushing, guiding & moving the guys hands. As soon she lets go of his hand its hangs helpless.

Perhaps she is desperate for money as it approaching Xmas & she sees her chance to milk the media

[EgoPhoenix]

@Pvtjamesryan2

So, according to you Stephen Hawking should be exterminated?

You're the one that's retarded here.

[Metallicazor]

@Komuya thats what i thought

[Komuya]

They should get someone who doesn't speak his language, to prove he's really conscious.

(Or ask him a question when the lady's not in the room, and bring her in afterward.)

[MonsteriuM]

1:27 Crazy german scientist lol

[heathmcateer]

That woman is vile and sick to let people believe this. I am just in awe at this cruelty. That poor, poor man.

[RaynorX]

yeah I probably would have gone insane or something

[shartline127]

well he is parilized from the neck down and that is why he needs someone to help him, but for you to be so rude and not even do any research on the man to find out what is really going on before you bad mouth someone for being helpful to the needy.

[rtmorphine]

How can people be so gullible as to blindly accept this nonsense? I am amazed by all of the people who stil believe in the scam of "facilitated communication". This poor man has his eyes closed for God sake, how can he type, how can he communicate? Answer: He can't! However, the imbecile who is moving his finger all-over the keyboard can! Please, exercise some critical thought, rather than be duped by whatever you want to believe. Hopefully, these charlatans will be held accountable!

[lepape2]

You are one of those vegetarian pricks that put more value to animals than humans. I'm sure what your answer would be if you had to chose which one to save from a slow suffering, horrible death.

A cute little cat or a stupid worthless human? I'd save the cat only if you were the 2nd choice. Otherwise, id keep all respect to "whom" its due... not to "what" its due.

Where is society headed now?