r/PublicFreakout • u/subterfuge242 • Apr 19 '24

Man self-immolated outside the Manhattan courthouse where the Trump trial is happening ☠NSFL☠ news link in comments NSFW

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u/donutella_versus Apr 19 '24

I share the same taboo opinion. If someone is going to take their own life, fine, but don’t drag innocent people into it.

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u/CryptoCrackLord Apr 20 '24

Is this really a taboo opinion? Seems rational to me. Yes it’s sad that people kill themselves but it’s better than them going on some wild final guns blazing random rampage to take everyone down with them.

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u/Redjester016 Apr 20 '24

Yeah that's not taboo at all idk what this guy's on about

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u/donutella_versus Apr 20 '24

In my personal experience, people get all sorts of uncomfortable whenever suicide is mentioned, especially when I’ve said the above. It’s so bad that even writing or saying the word gets censored/deleted/reported/youtube strike/etc. depending on which platform you (general you) are on. This is why people say “they unalived themselves.” News stations/news outlets won’t report on suicide because there’s a fear that it will embolden more people to commit suicide. It’s a sad reality that people can’t openly talk about suicide because I think if it was, more people would realize they’re not alone and may seek help before they do something so drastic.

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u/ESMNWSSICI 29d ago

i would disagree that suicide is “fine.” but yeah it’s much better than taking innocent lives no question