[mlizzy]

Assisted suicide is for weak people who can't bear suffering for themselves (a viewing of The Passion of the Christ might be helpful for them) and do not wish to be a burden on their families, when in fact, it is an opportunity at redemption for both the victims and their families. Suffering is a gift. Terry is denying this last-ditch effort from Christ. In doing so, Mr. Pratchett is playing with fire (possibly for eternity).

[knittnmom]

One of my relatives, thank God, survived a suicide attempt. Before going to visit him, we called the Suicide Hot Line for advice. They advised be supportive, but direct. For example, remind him of the impact on his mother, wife, sister and brothers, etc., if he succeeded. End every visit with a promise that he will not attempt again before your next visit. I remember one visit, as I was getting ready to go, I started off saying, I want you to promise me... and he said, "I know, that I won't do anything stupid." I said: "Right. And I will define stupid. Stupid is having anything to do with overdosing on drugs, or inflicting wounds on yourself." He also got excellent counseling, and has been alive now for 29 more years. He's been a blessing to us, to his family, and his second wife and her children. (His first wife left him while he was in the hospital - best thing that could have happened, IMHO.)

[Abin Sur]

a viewing of The Passion of the Christ might be helpful for them

Watching someone being tortured to death is helpful?