As in: If someone takes their own life as a result of being called bad names or being verbally berated, should the alleged harasser be treated similarly to those in murder and manslaughter cases?I personally believe No, they shouldn't be held responsible like a murderer. Bullying has existed for a long time. Someone who commits suicide is going to do so for more than just being called names. (21 year old me knows this.) Now, maybe they should be held as a social pariah or have some other punishment happen to them, but I don't believe words alone can cause someone to commit suicide.
If someone said bad words or was mean to someone, which caused them to commit suicide, should that first person have to serve prison time for it?
As in: If someone takes their own life as a result of being called bad names or being verbally berated, should the alleged harasser be treated similarly to those in murder and manslaughter cases?I personally believe No, they shouldn't be held responsible like a murderer. Bullying has existed for a long time. Someone who commits suicide is going to do so for more than just being called names. (21 year old me knows this.) Now, maybe they should be held as a social pariah or have some other punishment happen to them, but I don't believe words alone can cause someone to commit suicide.
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