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Murdering your self is still murder. There are other victims besides the person committing it. The reason why it is a taboo subject is because it is contagious in a way. When the idea is broadcast at large, there is an increasing likelihood that people on the edge will follow through. Suicide should not be romanticized or indulged.


You do raise valid points.

On the other hand, Chris Seaton was apparently done with it. I think that's his prerogative, and he handled it gracefully.




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