A Discussion on Death May 02, 2016 | Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 49 |
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Re: A Discussion on Death May 02, 2016 | Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 49 |
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yurble
From what I know, the stigma against suicide is specific to western culture and stems from religion. The prevention approach has spread, however, and is now found outside of its original scope.
Personally, I consider suicide an acceptable solution to terminal illness or intense suffering. It bothers me that many countries don't have a provision for letting people die.
I support bodily autonomy, which includes the right to end one's life. There are some people who cannot imagine why a woman would get an abortion if she had sufficient support in place - they cannot grasp women who don't want to endure pregnancy, or who have a moral objection to reproducing. Likewise, I think people who are against suicide at all costs are reducing the diversity of human experience to their own lust for life. Therefore I am convinced that there will be situations where a mentally healthy person will determine that suicide is the best option.
There are certainly people who suffer from treatable mental conditions who may in the end find life preferable to suicide, and help should absolutely be available. Suicide as a deliberate choice doesn't upset me, but suicide due to lack of assistance does.