• araozu@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Following my first example, it is logical that a person that sees no value in life would want to commit suicide. It is logical to want to end one’s suffering. It would be illogical for them to continue living a life of misery and suffering. It would be illogical for them to expect changes for the better, given their past experiences.

    So why do we stop suicides? Why do we prevent them? Isn’t it logical for such person to commit suicide?

    • m0darn@lemmy.ca
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      1 year ago

      I’m happy my comment has sparked some thought. You asked a lot of open ended questions and I can’t take the time to address them right now I hope you’re not disappointed when you learn all i have to say right now is that:

      Not every suicide is illogical, and I’m thankful to live in a society that recognizes that, and provides medical assistance in dieing but I don’t have enough information to weigh in with more specificity than that.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      For one thing, some suicides leave dependents behind who can’t take care of themselves without the person who committed suicide.