[american colleen]

But WHAT did he need help for? And if he needed help for something, why set the wastebasket on fire? An action like that has dire consequences.

I would hope my two elementary school children would have better judgement than setting the wastebasket on fire to get help.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

These 2 sources of info might help.
***Listen to the Radio FR AnnaZ and Mercuria
Interview with FReeper Mrs Maher (Ted Maher's wife)***
The interview is the Jan 3, 2002 one in the Radio FR Archives
RadioFR Archives, Hear the shows you missed

Click here for Ted Maher Defense & Support site