Was this an unfortunate turn of phrase by the coroner?

Question

Holding an inquest into a teenager who hung herself after an argument with her fiance.

"Ruling a verdict of suicide, coroner David Hinchliff, sitting at Wakefield Coroners Court, said"

"You can talk to them until you’re blue in the face but alcohol is a very dangerous substance for anyone,"

Answer 1

Hmmm quite .

Answer 2

Oh! dear, that is a dreadfully unfortunate turn of phrase,isn't it

- like a few years ago , when body parts were found in bin bags in different parts of the Country and it was stated that a spokesman said, "Foul play has been suspected "

Answer 3

LOL! (Sorry!)

yes. a rather unfortunate turn of phrase.

Answer 4

WooHooooooooooo!

Answer 5

I guess if he had said "she was hung up on alcohol" it would be worse.

Answer 6

It is, but I don't see the point in highlighting it.Unless of course you thought it funny?

Answer 7

Yes, it was in terribly bad taste to make such a statement.

Surely, such a job calls for sensitivity & tact? Tho' some may find humour in such a slip-up, i'm sure her family would not.

Answer 8

That is a sweet saying.....Kudos.

Answer 9

I totally agree with the booze statement though.

It should be a class B drug and illegal. If people cannot relax and have fun without taking a chemical they shouldn't be allowed to use it.

That's called a dependence.

Answer 10

Oh dear me. LOL

Answer 11

he should know better, than to talk to a dead body.

Answer 12

oh dear, people need to think before they speak!

Answer 13

OMG Yes!

In court I would have noticed that too, I always notice slip ups and double entendres etc.

Wouldn't you think he would write it, then have his secretary check it over?