You realize that suicide's a criminal offense - In less enlightened times they'd have hung you for it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A dark observation that suicide is illegal, noting historical harsh penalties.
- In plain terms
- Suicide is a crime, and past punishments were severe.
- What can you take from it?
- Legal perspectives on personal choices can seem harsh.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should personal choice be criminalized?
- How have laws changed?
Another view
It lacks compassion for mental health struggles.
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