actually i think mao is better, in terms of catastrophic human decisions. more people died under his rule than under stalin or hitler, but fewer of them were murdered by the government he led. far more starved or died of illness due to the utter incompetence of his government. he didn't have as many people killed, but more people died as a result of his actions. then again, you may have a point, considering the number of different revolutions guevara took a part in, even though he's primarily remembered for his involvement in cuba
Opinions? Is it ever acceptable? Understandable, yes, but not acceptable. If someone, for years, has felt like they dont belong, and has persisted in unhappiness, and has finally lost all patience and hope that it will improve, would it be permissible for them to end their life? Not in my opinion. Should others respect their decision? No. It is wrong to stand by and let someone kill themselves. (apart from physical medical crippling diseases). They're not in the right frame of mind, they can't think properly. You kind of have to do that for them.
well, i lost my brother to suicide, two years ago. I think anyone should have the right to die, if thats what they want, however it's a complex issue. i have accepted what my brother did, so i suppose its acceptable.....although i always think there is a better way and find it be quite a selfish choice in some respects. in cases of euthanisa my opinion differs somewhat. i don't respect my brothers decision but have come to terms with it. i dont speak of him often and rarely think about it. i was initially so angry with him and hurt and hated him for what he did to our family and to my other brother who was completley destroyed by it.....however i have got over that feeling, and now am comfortable enough to think of him without much feeling at all to be honest, it just is what is is, and he's gone.
I do think its acceptable. If someone no longer has the will to live, chances are their life is already useless as it is (and i agree that they should not have anyone dependent on them at the time) so why should judgment outside of their own matter? you live your life for yourself.