The Ethics Of Suicide

[Hazekiah]

TEG, sometimes, just sometimes, it's nice to not make everything in to a joke.

Sure, but then we wouldn't have one of my favorite posts in this whole thread!

It's always weird to me when people act like the decision to commit suicide is made lightly by well-adjusted individuals who can't handle a little stress in their lives. Anybody who can completely go against their biological programming like that clearly isn't in a state of mind somebody not killing themselves will be able to understand.

Tangentially related:

Haha, that was some good shit.

:)

[filthytothecore]

I think it's far more assinine to want a person to stay alive when they are in misery because of past mistakes or things that have happened to them. I myself came close once but just that little sliver of hope I stuck to and pulled through.

[iggy]

Nothing short of painful physical deformities or terminal illnesses should be considered a justifiable excuse for suicide. I know from experience that it doesn't feel like it, but your problems seriously aren't that big of a damn deal.


Now obviously these people aren't in a healthy state of mind, and the worst part is they usually have people who SHOULD have seen it coming and gotten them help.

[Seven]

^ I would agree with that. Unfortunately depression takes away that objectivity. I don't think there are ethics to suicide, just tragedy. I could sometimes shake those who give in and take what could have been a good life but at the same time, I feel desperately sorry for anyone who finds themselves without hope.

[iggy]

^You're fast, ^_^

[Seven]

So are you...

[ThreeEyedGod]

Nothing short of painful physical deformities or terminal illnesses should be considered a justifiable excuse for suicide. I know from experience that it doesn't feel like it, but your problems seriously aren't that big of a damn deal.


Now obviously these people aren't in a healthy state of mind, and the worst part is they usually have people who SHOULD have seen it coming and gotten them help.

I agree completely.
I was timid of the PC crowd though.

I admire your balls

[MixMastahTee]

Nothing short of painful physical deformities or terminal illnesses should be considered a justifiable excuse for suicide. I know from experience that it doesn't feel like it, but your problems seriously aren't that big of a damn deal.

[iggy]

^^^^

the worst part is they usually have people who SHOULD have seen it coming and gotten them help.

Getting them help includes recognizing the signs and getting them psychiatric care.

[MixMastahTee]

^^^^

Getting them help includes recognizing the signs and getting them psychiatric care.

Some people are beyond that.

I agree with most of what you're saying. Suicide is usually the wrong choice, and usually preventable.

I just think sometimes it is the right choice. Sometimes suicide is the correct, and stronger, option. Life isn't for everyone.