Clarkson on the one show ''shock horror''

[Barman]

He does, as do I, but more importantly now, in the AFTERMATH  the 'event', (what's done is done with no turning back) those that are left behind to pick the pieces up that were probably reasonably happy and content, but have now been turned into a total and utter mental mess themselves.

I know of perfectly normal and happy (ish) people that have topped themselves because of one of their close friends or relatives doing just that. THAT'S just how bad things can spiral out of control for the unthought of, unconsidered ones that are left behind.

I'm not trying to understand or even discuss severe mental illness here, as I am NOT an expert on the subject, I'm merely...and repeating myself....trying to state my full horror, understanding sympathy support and sadness to those that are left behind.

The treating of those with severe mental problems that cannot help themselves need to be dealt with more stringently by those that actually know what they are proffesionally talking about, and i admit that I am NOT one of those.

I don't think you need to tell me how bad things can be after a suicide.... 

[Just One More]

He does, as do I, but more importantly now, in the AFTERMATH  the 'event', (what's done is done with no turning back) those that are left behind to pick the pieces up that were probably reasonably happy and content, but have now been turned into a total and utter mental mess themselves.

I know of perfectly normal and happy (ish) people that have topped themselves because of one of their close friends or relatives doing just that. THAT'S just how bad things can spiral out of control for the unthought of, unconsidered ones that are left behind.

I'm not trying to understand or even discuss severe mental illness here, as I am NOT an expert on the subject, I'm merely...and repeating myself....trying to state my full horror, understanding sympathy support and sadness to those that are left behind.

The treating of those with severe mental problems that cannot help themselves need to be dealt with more stringently by those that actually know what they are proffesionally talking about, and i admit that I am NOT one of those.

Unless I missed it, Clarkson doesn't even mention the families, he mentions the disruption and the train driver, so at least he has compassion for one person

In his column in The Sun newspaper, Clarkson said: "I have the deepest sympathy for anyone whose life is so mangled and messed up that they believe death's icy embrace will be better."

He said around 200 people a year "decide that the best way to go is by hurling themselves in front of a speeding train" and adds: "However, it is a very selfish way to go because the disruption it causes is immense. And think what it's like for the poor train driver who sees you lying on the line and can do absolutely nothing to avoid a collision."

At least you have sympathy, support and sadness to those that are left behind Growler 

As for Clarkson for Prime Minister, "be careful for what you wish for, you might just get it"

[Darwins Selection]

Well ~ I think that's all thrashed out now ....... shall we accept that we are never all going to agree and move on?

Good idea, but I doubt it will happen.

If I could introduce a point of pedantry:

Call it suicide, but it's also known as euthinasia. . .

Strictly, suicide is taking ones own life (sui=self as Dr Nick will know).

Voluntary Euthanasia is when someone else takes your life because you wish it ended and ask them to do so.

Involuntary Euthanasia (and originally Euthanasia without any prequalification) is essentially murder, ending someone elses life because you think it is better for them.
That is what we practice on sick animals that we judge should be "put out of their misery".