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Re:Why do so few humans kill themselves? by mikeash on Tuesday July 26, 2016 @10:33AM (#12165865)
The strong will to live inherent in most humans means that suicide is typically not a choice people can make. That's kind of my whole point: the fact that anybody can ever make this choice is remarkable. But to take the possibility of suicide and thereby declare that suffering is a choice makes no sense to me. It may be for some, but not for most.
Re:Why do so few humans kill themselves? by spdustin on Tuesday July 26, 2016 @10:37AM (#12165891)
You did see that I listed other options, right?
Re:Why do so few humans kill themselves? by mikeash on Tuesday July 26, 2016 @10:41AM (#12165917)
Does it matter? There are plenty of people suffering from problems that can't be fixed by pills or therapy and who are not mentally capable of suicide. Suffering may be a choice for some, but it is not a choice for many.
Re:Why do so few humans kill themselves? by spdustin on Tuesday July 26, 2016 @12:00PM (#12166536)
I give up; you've checked out of the conversation and I don't believe I'm effectively choosing the words to match my feelings. Sorry if I caused any angst.