The article is right on one thing: the overwhelming majority of people who fail in their attempt to commit suicide do not go on to try again and the majority of attempts by way of gun are lethal.
Getting a gun out of a suicidal person's hands is a worthwhile problem to solve.
But, I'm failing to see why they think the Gov offering a penny for a quarter will entice those suicidal folks. At best, it's wishful thinking. At worst, it's a goddamn delusion that robs us of manpower, time, and resources that could be better spent actually saving a life or three.
This x 1000%Nope. To stop living is an inalienable right. My life, my tools, my choice.
Don't red flag me bro.
I have experienced all but the last. This is the reason why many that live in the PNW go out into the woods to do the deed. Somebody is gonna find the mess, but at least it's not usually loved ones.Spoken like a guy who has never experienced depression, suicidal ideations, or conversely - come home to find someone you love dead in bed from their own actions.
BTW, insulin is painless and not messy.... gonna support an insulin buyback? Yes, I know not many are offing themselves that way. But if the effort was really about "deaths", they would have prevention for EVERYTHING!!!
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