Should suicide be legal?

[RedGlitter]

I am curious what you all think about this...?
Do you feel an individual owns his life? Does God own the person's life? Is suicide a crime against God? A crime against society? Not a crime at all?
What do you think?
This is my first poll so I hope I'm doing it correctly.

Originally Posted by RedGlitter

I am curious what you all think about this...?
Do you feel an individual owns his life? Does God own the person's life? Is suicide a crime against God? A crime against society? Not a crime at all?
What do you think?
This is my first poll so I hope I'm doing it correctly.

If you know there is no hope,no cure & when things get so bad you can't handle it.
Talk it over with the family & explain to them,they will understand ,as they know you won't survive anyway.
Just my thoughts

For me it depends if you are actually talking about suicide or euthanasia (is that correct spelling-sorry!)

I think it should be allowed in cases of "terminal" illness etc...Just my opinion though....

[OpenMind]

This is a very delicate subject. Once a person has committed suicide, there's no coming back (not as yet as far as I know at any rate).
Suicide needs a measure of control. The type of suicide that should be discouraged are those carried out because the suicidee feels life has failed them. Quite often, this is just a matter of perspective. Mental conditions can also make people feel suicidal. But these people can be helped as well. Although, suicide should still be an option open to them.
Suicide can leave the remaining people devastated as often, suicide is committed without discussing it with others first. This is the important issue. Discussion. In a lot of cases there are alternative and beter options. Occasionally, suicide is the best option.
What we don't want are suicides carried out in despair, using grotesque methods. Clearing up this kind of mess can leave a psychological scar.
A more considered policy is required for euthanasia or suicide. A system that would keep it personal and private, providing discussion and support, with practical options. The final decision should remain with the individual suicidee.

[Accountable]

I clicked yes, but I really think there should be no law regarding suicide. What'll they do, arrest someone for attempted suicide?? What's the sentence on that?


*strongly resisting the urge to recommend it be a capital offense*

[RedGlitter]

Originally Posted by Accountable

I clicked yes, but I really think there should be no law regarding suicide. What'll they do, arrest someone for attempted suicide?? What's the sentence on that?


*strongly resisting the urge to recommend it be a capital offense*

I just got that, Accountable.
I have been looking for suicide law information on various states, including mine (AZ) and all I am able to find are laws and info on *assisted* suicide.

[Marie5656]

Originally Posted by Accountable

I clicked yes, but I really think there should be no law regarding suicide. What'll they do, arrest someone for attempted suicide?? What's the sentence on that?


*strongly resisting the urge to recommend it be a capital offense*

Resistance is futile, so I will say it...What are they gonna do? Give them the death penalty???

The only sad thing, if a death is ruled a suicide, most, if not all, insurance companies will not pay death benefits. I voted yes, though.

[cherandbuster]

I think euthanasia is an acceptable choice for those who are terminally ill. It should be an option for those who suffer with no hope of getting well.

I have absolutelly no qualms about that.

If I had Lou Gehrig's Disease, I'd be the first to try it.

[koan]

Originally Posted by Accountable

...I really think there should be no law regarding suicide. ...

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Yeah, that!

[weber]

Originally Posted by cherandbuster

I think euthanasia is an acceptable choice for those who are terminally ill. It should be an option for those who suffer with no hope of getting well.

I have absolutelly no qualms about that.

If I had Lou Gehrig's Disease, I'd be the first to try it.

But Cher

Most of these diseases disable a person to the point where they can't do it for themselves as you speak. They require someone to do it for them. That's euthanasia, requiring someone to assist you to die or sometimes said as killing you. I find it hard to know what to think. My heart goes out to someone who assists in the death of a loved one who is a mere vegetable and my heart goes out to someone desperate enough to kill themselves or try. It is a hard call.