Do you think attempting suicide should be illegal?

[Anonymous]

We all have different opinions but I would personally say no.

Sure it may emotionally upset other people hearing their friend or family member was so unhappy they tried to end their own life.

but people who attempt to kill themself but don’t succeed are only causing physical harm to themselves.

[RingOfFire]

Generally no, it is none of anyone else's business if you want to end your own life or not.

However there is one caveat. If you intentionally inflict harm on yourself, and it causes say paramedics or some other resources on the public payroll to have to rescue you, you should be obligated to pay the taxpayers back the cost of the services rendered. You have a right to kill yourself but you do not have a right to impose any costs associated with it on the taxpayers. That bill is on you. So I might be in favor of it being illegal with a civil penalty if it the situation warrants it.

[Anonymous]

No, I don't think it should be illegal.

[Anonymous]

No, it shouldn't. People don't attempt or commit suicide because they "want to". Most of us spend our lives trying to avoid death, so a person who "runs" into death is going through so much pain. It's not up to us to judge them. They're the only ones who know what they're feeling. ´

That being said, I'm NOT glorifying suicide. I'm just saying that other people shouldn't decide what others should do about their lives.

[Opinion Owner]

Thank you for the MHO.