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Old Dec 02, 2012, 04:11 AM
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Lauru, I agree wholeheartedly. I know it sounds crazy at first, but I don't believe people should be able to prevent other people from doing whatever they want to do to their own bodies. If I saw someone who seemed intent on killing themselves, I'd certainly offer help to not feel like they do, and to help the person find treatment, but if your life is so miserable, especially if you've tried treatment, then how can I tell you that you have to stay alive because I'd miss you or I think it's wrong to commit suicide? There are people who cut, and I'm not saying this is good, but I think a person has a right to make this choice. I believe everyone should know there is help, where to get it, and offered options, but the final decision has to be the person's who is suffering. I know most people will think Lauru's and my feelings on this are just signs of mental illness, but I've thought about this long and hard. I grew up hearing and learning about freedom and the rights we have as humans and how rights should only be taken away when someone tries to hurt or step on the rights of another. My body, my choice.
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