Ive lost friends to suicide as well but I think youre misplacing blame in this example.Originally Posted by Warriorbird
Committing suicide is one of the most selfish acts someone can ever commit IMO.Its even more tragic when mental health issues are the cause and its often easier to blame the weapon or instrument of death than it is to blame a loved one or friend, especially when they are afflicted with something as insidious and debilitating as a mental illness that precludes reason and self preservation.
I feel for your loss, I truly do but weapons arent to blame here. And neither is your cousin...at least not fully.(Im sorry for my earlier comment, since edited, that claimed he was) sometimes our own personal demons, whatever they may be, end up being stronger than we are.
Instead of blaming guns, I think this country would have been better off instituting a national mental health care program as a precursor to Obamacare ever being implemented.
Not only would it have provided a smaller working model with much less sweeping and drastic impact on our economy but the benefits to individuals and society could have been HUGE.
Also theres another glaring hole in the ACA that could have been addressed in a similar manner.
Dental care is woefully underrepresented by Obamacare. Which makes me question the motives and wisdom of government to begin with. Most Doctors and Dentists will tell you that healthy teeth and gums are absolutely critical to our continued good health and well being. We've all seen the commercials and heard this our entire lives during health classes in primary and secondary school.
Why isnt it included and even highlighted if the health of this countries citizens is the ultimate goal of the ACA?
Something to think about at least.
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