You're thinking through the viewpoint of a savior, this person didn't want to be saved. He shouldn't have felt guilt if he didn't save them but at some point we need to respect people's decision to opt out.
People saved from suicide often say they immediately regretted the choice and very rarely attempt it again. It’s a spontaneous act often driven by mental illness or desperation, it’s not generally a rational decision like physician-assisted suicide is.
I mean, not really. You either die in the crash, or you starve to death on the street when you end up a para/quadriplegic homeless person. One just takes a little longer, and kinda sucks.
How many people in the US can afford the round-the-clock care that such disabilities would bring on? How common do you think it is for family and friends to actually step up to that task?
Ding ding. Applying car to mountain was my plan, until it ended up with that I can not even be an organ donor (genetic issue that will "follow" any organ). So now? I might as well use something less risky.
Heh... I am not quite comfortable with giving out a "meny" of suicide methods to people I do not know. The information is fairly easily accessible, but it is not something that should be picked up as conveniently as a burger at McDonalds.
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u/Badusernameguy2 Aug 13 '21
You're thinking through the viewpoint of a savior, this person didn't want to be saved. He shouldn't have felt guilt if he didn't save them but at some point we need to respect people's decision to opt out.