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Originally Posted by Dion
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
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Yeah, definitely not cut and dry. Somebody close to me committed suicide and I am happy for him his struggle is over (mental health struggle, that is...he was physically fine). He tried to go on for a good 15 years of utter internal hell. A pod like this would have been way more merciful and less shameful for him. Wish he would have had that as an option.