Jailed for trying to kill himself - thrice

The Straits Times, Thursday, 30 March 2006

THIS man who attempted suicide thrice was jailed for 5 days and 15 for kicking a policeman who tried to save him. I found it rather hilarious to hear that a man would be charged just because he was trying to kill himself. I pondered that would it be better if he was smart enough and died successfully instead of going to jail? Why would the police stop him and put him in jail? I found it very interesting when my sister and i had a discussion on why he would have been stopped. I feel that it can be viewed from two different perspectives. Firstly, the Singapore government believes that one is responsible to him or herself, the family left behind and society. Hence, the person should not give up his or her own life. I find it very interesting towards how the country looks upon this situation. It is easy for a person to die but most difficult for the left behind. How true these words! If you die, you are just shrugging the responsibilty of your family who depend on you for money and food. The society needs you as a resource in the work field. By destroying your own precious life, you are causing much more harm than you can percieve. By the second perspective, the religious aspect. I believe as a Christian that by killing yourself, you are accountable to God, your creator. He is the one who formed you and to lose your life intentionally is to disregard your worth and purpose on the Earth. Thus, i believe that it is wrong to commit suicide. You can easy get help if in emotional distress from different associations who understand what you are going through and help you through.