Friday, August 19, 2005
Bad news, nature lovers
According to Mel Blaustein, "beauty that takes lives becomes ugliness." So if you've ever thought an animal that also eats things is beautiful, think again.
I wouldn't like to see a suicide barrier mainly because it will deter suicides. As most folks know, I'm a strong proponent of easy access to suicide methods, because suicidal people are so annoying, and are usually doing the rest of us a favor by offing themselves, while still getting to do what they want.
A barrier will not just solve "the problems of a small minority." Bridge jumpers come from all walks of life and include such locals as the former president of the Oakland Real Estate Board, the former pastor of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, and the former president of the San Mateo Medical Society.
I fail to see how such inclusions make this group of gravitational sacrifices either large or no longer a minority. I guess you could argue that it's a diverse small minority, but who cares?
Actually, though, I agree with that statement, because preventing suicide does not solve the problems of self-deadifiers. It actually just provides another problem for them, not to mention a problem for everyone else.
I'm still patiently awaiting the day suicide booths become a reality.
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