I find myself agreeing with your friend on a lot of things. The waste of our consumer society is appalling. I try to respond to it by living a life of voluntary poverty which is a lot more fun and much easier than it sounds...and I think maybe also has Catholic origins. Governments cannot be trusted- and I tend to lean toward progressive politics but hate the woke stuff and agree with your friend gay marriage is a nonsense- marriage can only be between a man and woman. As for the medical establishment they are not to be trusted in most things- how you live and what you eat is more important than what doctors can do, in most cases. It is hard for me to understand why he did not get Bitcoin though- so many people otherwise critical of the powers that be seem blind to the power and abuse of power the banks wield over our lives and politics...and the churches until not so long ago warned and prohibited against usury- now they are largely silent on how bankers have taken over our governments, msm and the narrative. May your friend rest in peace - your account of his life and death is a powerful testament to a man who thought for himself and worked, loved and lived his life as much as he could, on his terms. Although sad in some ways (for those who knew and loved him) how he refused medical care, he did this (dying) too on his terms as is his right. Too few people live and die on their principles. Bravo to those few who do. Thanks for honestly sharing your memories and experiences ...death can be a taboo, but is where we are all headed and talking about it often puts things into perspective.