Posted by pullmarine on September 30, 2000, at 14:45:29
In reply to Re: it's your right to die, posted by Cindy W on September 29, 2000, at 22:48:54
People have the right to take their own lives if they so wish, and this is comming from someone who has worked extensively in suicide prevention). you will notice that i recommeneded that the person try to seek some other means of escaping their pain. This having been said, I've lost two people who took their own lives, and I really do wish they had less violent methods at their disposal. Lastly, the attitude that suicide is not desireable or is to be scorned or avoided is culture specific. there are a number of cultures that respect a person's decision to take their own lives.
about > > If you're really intent on taking your own life, the only sure fire ways are violent. ...
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> > Pullmarine:
> > I couldn't let this one slide. What kind of advice is that for someone contemplating taking his own life? Do you think you're being funny? Suicide attemps, however hilarious you think they may be, need to be taken seriously, not joked about and certainly not explained in detail on the effectiveness of doing it a certain way. Jesus, who do you think you're amusing? Obviously yourself. Do us all a favour and THINK before you post huh?
> > The value of a human life is priceless. ANY human life. If you don't place any value on the lives of others, I'm truly sad for you. Helping someone through a rough time, in my opinion, does NOT include planning out THEIR suicide for THEM. God, get a grip and THINK! Pain is real. THe help you offer should be REAL too. It is not a lauging matter.
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> Pullmarine, I agree with Tina. I don't think it is appropriate or kind to post ways to suicide on this board. I'd suspect that everybody here has felt like killing himself/herself at some time; however, suicidal wishes are usually temporary and there are lots and lots of options. Help may be just around the corner!--Cindy W
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