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Antonio the Sixth
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« on: May 05, 2012, 11:43:36 AM »

That's his personal choice. Who are we to say he was wrong ?

I've always thought that it's up to the individual to rationally decide whether or not their life is worth living. While, in his situation, I wouldn't have seen any reason to commit suicide, I think he has perfectly the right to take his life away if he didn't enjoy it. I can think of numerous situations when I would probably commit suicide (or ask someone else to kill me) in order not to suffer.
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Antonio the Sixth
Antonio V
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« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2012, 04:48:21 AM »

That's his personal choice. Who are we to say he was wrong ?

I've always thought that it's up to the individual to rationally decide whether or not their life is worth living. While, in his situation, I wouldn't have seen any reason to commit suicide, I think he has perfectly the right to take his life away if he didn't enjoy it. I can think of numerous situations when I would probably commit suicide (or ask someone else to kill me) in order not to suffer.

right, because suicides are generally known for their rationality and emotional stability.

As this case demonstrates, it is absolutely possible. Our stereotypes might sometimes be wrong, you know ?
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Antonio the Sixth
Antonio V
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« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2012, 03:37:37 PM »

sounds as if this "child genius" wasn't so smart, afterall.

Who are you to know whether life is worth being lived ?
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