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Originally posted by Yorick
I cannot do anything but hold strong opinions after the reality I have been shown. I value my life. I always was intent to learn from others experiences, and value what they did without having to lose those things as they did. Even so, a car accident that left me in a neck brace for months, and the numerous times in hospital, as per the above post, reinforced, and revitalised my priorities and opinions. Things like 9/11 and everything in my life I experience as I go perpetuate all this.
I love my God, I love the life he has given me. I am so so thankful to be aware, right now. To be alive right NOW. If I die as soon as this is posted I will be happy to have lived those few extra moments. It's a beautiful thing life.
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Your beliefs are not mine. By basing your argument on your beliefs, you are in effect attempting to force your will upon me. In most situations, another attempting to force their will over another is a hostile action.
Why don’t you put aside your beliefs for one minute and try to understand that not everyone believes as you do. As such, when determining the basis of a LAW, there should be no connection to personal beliefs, rather each one should be evaluated as to not infringe on the personal rights of any person. Making suicide illegal infringes on my personal rights as a human being.
Take away religion and any other form of belief-based arguments, and turn only to empirical facts that exist in the world. When looked at in this respect, there is no reason not to allow another person to take his or her own life. You have your right to believe what you will concerning the act, but another should not have to be subjected to your belief and will concerning a decision they can make for themselves.