putting up a barrier would be like putting a band-aid on a severed limb. it's not going to help. prevention is the key. and educating people would help. people who have had it well off (have never thought of ending their privilaged life) believe those who want to kill themselves are crazy, insane, selfish, etc. they think the thoughts are controlable and can be snapped out of. maybe if there was more understanding there would be better help out there. because like the health care system as a whole, the mental health care in this country is a joke, and that is if you have insurance and the money for all the copays. it angers me how the ones who don't have the perfect life in this country are treated. wow, sorry, just triggered a sour spot, and i got carried away.

a barrier may save one or two people a year who really don't want to commit suicide. the ones that think about it for the first time, see an easy way, know it can be done, and jump. but for those that think about it often, they will find another way. that is alot of money that can be put to better use helping those that need help
sorry i got carried away
take care all,
grace