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Yo_Mama

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14. Yeah, impulse is a factor in many

Reply to easttexaslefty (Reply #9)

Sun Jan 20, 2013, 12:55 PM

Jan 2013

And we all have cars.

The only times I have ever been close to an impulsive suicide was driving in my car. So quick, so easy. So - I am ashamed to tell this truth - satisfying.

I knew a young woman with MS who did. I've known several women who did. And at least one guy. Probably three, but at least one. The son of my father's best friend hung himself. There's always a way. Jumping from a tall building.

It's not bullshit. People can bear only so much pain.

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Suicide & guns. [View all] easttexaslefty Jan 2013 OP

If somebody wants to kill themselves, they will. MadHound Jan 2013 #1

You facts are fucked up. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #2

None of what you posted disputes what I posted MadHound Jan 2013 #5

Yes, your facts are fucked up. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #7

Look, I'm sorry for your loss, MadHound Jan 2013 #13

I don't claim to be but I know who is. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #20

That's because gun ownership is more popular now for young women Yo_Mama Jan 2013 #11

Mass shooters are suicidial> so a gun makes it easier & potentially more victims. KittyWampus Jan 2013 #8

Sexist and Stupid postatomic Jan 2013 #24

Believe it or not, this was alerted for "sexism". Predictably, 6-0 to leave. Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #25

Ya. Because saying women easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #28

Speaking with some experience you are talking out of your ass. intaglio Jan 2013 #27

I am sorry for your loss Robyn66 Jan 2013 #3

Thanks easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #4

What is worse Robyn66 Jan 2013 #19

People also kill themselves in their cars Yo_Mama Jan 2013 #6

This is utter bullshit. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #9

Yeah, impulse is a factor in many Yo_Mama Jan 2013 #14

Yet you didn't Robyn66 Jan 2013 #17

So what do you propose we do? Travis_0004 Jan 2013 #15

FOR GODS SAKE DONT TOUCH THE GUNS!!!! nt Robyn66 Jan 2013 #18

The false equivalence between cars and guns needs to STOP Robyn66 Jan 2013 #16

Bullshit. Zoeisright Jan 2013 #22

I'm surprised it isn't higher Supply Side Jesus Jan 2013 #10

K&R in sad memory of a relative who shot herself in the head MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #12

Guns make suicide easier LeftInTX Jan 2013 #21

Exactly. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #23

Gun availability does NOT always mean high suicide rates Lurks Often Jan 2013 #26

Here's the point. Here's you... easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #30