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In reply to the discussion: Teen who urged suicide via text will stand trial, court rules [View all]passiveporcupine
(8,175 posts)Lots of people live with depression, but take meds or get counseling (or even get hospitalized) when it gets bad. That doesn't mean they haven't or won't try suicide at some point. Most suicides (at least first attempts) fail, I think, unless a gun is involved, or some other fool proof method.
I have a feeling this girl may have mental issues herself to be so callous about the life or death of someone she supposedly cares for.
I firmly believe people have the right to die with dignity, and suffering from unending depression might qualify for that, but only after everything possible has been tried to remedy that situation. And with a young kid, you know that hasn't happened. I have suffered with depression for over 25 years, and there are times I really wish I wasn't here any more, so I understand his position of being in pain and still being afraid to commit suicide. That is a very vulnerable time and her supporting him to do it was negligence if not worse. He needed someone to be talking him out of it, not into it.
I do hold her responsible for this, and no...it's not about the first amendment...it's about her intent and actions, not just what she said.
So...I hope if she also needs help, they get it for her...but if this was just because she is a cruel messed up young person, then please hold her accountable and let her get the punishment she deserves for helping to end a young life.