I'm not religious, but I appreciate the consideration nonetheless. It's not people's lives I worry about so much as their agency. Suffering shrinks one's horiz

I'm not religious, but I appreciate the consideration nonetheless. It's not people's lives I worry about so much as their agency. Suffering shrinks one's horizon. If someone's suffering can only be ended with death, then I see no reason they should be prevented from ending their life. I just think that's not often the case. A lot of things get better and a lot of things can be treated. Suicide attempt survivors rarely try again. If someone has Issues like bad gympie gympie tree sting or radiation burns or something and they're not responding to treatment then I certainly would not prevent them from suicide. I don't think a government should either. But if a someone gets a bad grade and climbs up on the roof or has a bad breakup and tries to jump in front of a train, I'd hope a parent or friend could restrain them. I'd hope a stranger could too. > What is wrong with our society that so many people feel that suicide is their best option? > Can we focus on fixing THAT? I think we should all agree on that.