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Originally Posted by Sliver
This is naïve and unintentionally cruel. I know you don't have a cruel bone in your body, Dion, but what I mean is some people's existence is pure torture and expecting them to carry on like we do is just too much. So on top of being in either severe physical and/or mental anguish, we guilt people for having suicidal tendencies and force them to carry burdens beyond what they can handle.
Sometimes suicide is merciful. I think that's who these pods are for and I'm glad the Swiss will have access to them. Once you've exhausted all chances of improvement, it can be time to bow out.
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I'm not expecting them to carry on. I'm just asking that more help be available for those who are suffering. I don't think that's cruel as i'm sure some of those that are suffering would be happy to hear they have more options for help. I believe wanting to die is a last choice people want to make.
I lost a HS friend to suicide when he jumped of a downtown parkade in Calgary. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 19 and couldn't come to terms with what he had. A Pod would have made it less messy and horrific but I have always wondered if he got the help he really needed.
I believe it's not so much guilt but moreso a statement of don't give up. Of course you're going to have cases where people have a terminal illness that causes them to suffer or disabilities that make living very difficult. I just don't think it's as cut and dry as some make it out to be