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In reply to the discussion: A Father's Grief: Aaron Swartz's Father Says Reddit Co-Founder Was 'Killed By The Government' [View all]datasuspect
(26,591 posts)12. actually, suicide is kinda complex
assigning blame for the ultimate personal decision isn't very convincing.
you can never really understand what went through this guy's mind that led him to believe suicide was the best possible solution for his problems. his problems existed prior to his violation of the law.
blaming the living for any suicide serves no purpose and it diminishes the gravity of suicide in general.
but make no mistake - suicide is a personal CHOICE - no one can make you do it.
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A Father's Grief: Aaron Swartz's Father Says Reddit Co-Founder Was 'Killed By The Government' [View all]
WillyT
Jan 2013
OP
Most People Do Not Know How Electricity Comes To There Homes... Let Alone The Internet...
WillyT
Jan 2013
#11
++! That prosecutor and the US Attorney he works for should never work in law again. n/t
backscatter712
Jan 2013
#31
I want to see Stephen Heymann's photograph so we can hound him into submission.
smirkymonkey
Jan 2013
#81
Ah yes, it was the victims fault once again. The government is blameless. I feel so much better. nm
rhett o rick
Jan 2013
#27
"The truth is the truth" and you know the truth. How does one know the truth? How
rhett o rick
Jan 2013
#39
Maybe True... Although This Kid Was A Genius, An Idealist, Was Not In For Profit, And A Hero...
WillyT
Jan 2013
#14
I Had A Sister Who Was Kicked Out Her Boyfriend's Corvette Because She Was Trying To Break Up
WillyT
Jan 2013
#22
You've provided absolutely nothing but snark. Do you know ANYTHING about this case?
EOTE
Jan 2013
#50
I would argue that ignorance/uncertainty of the law in such matters *is* an excuse.
reformist2
Jan 2013
#21
While the Government May Not Be Blameless No One is Discussing Swarts's Depression
Indykatie
Jan 2013
#37