Yes. We all wish that Aaron had not reached that conclusion. We don't know what he was thinking at that moment, and whether anyone could have said something to

Yes. We all wish that Aaron had not reached that conclusion. We don't know what he was thinking at that moment, and whether anyone could have said something to change his mind. My personal view is that suicidal impulses are similar to septic fever; the causes are understood, the consequences are terrible, and both prophylaxis and treatment are effective. But, it is not always possible to reach victims when they need help. Beng the target of an unjust and overreaching prosecution is the sort of stressor that could provoke even a strongminded person to suicide.