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But I agree with those who didn't want WRISTCUTTERS released. It's theme is despicable. Throwing the gift of life back in God's face gets you one thing and one thing only: An express ticket to Hell.
And it's an unbelievable act of selfishness.
Wow, somebody's really angry at suicidal people, eh? Can't you think of a better target for your ire?
People who commit suicide aren't doing it for kicks. Most of them are severely depressed, despairing people. Reducing the ultimate desperate, self-destructive act to the word "selfish" is simple-minded in the extreme. Maybe you should turn in some of that judgmental garbage in your head and exchange it for some compassion.
There is no room in God's Kingdom for compassion!
At least, that's the message I get.
I have seen the collateral damage in not one but three suicides over the course of my lifetime. Those who chose death over life oftentimes ruined the lives of those close to them. Hence the remark about selfishness. As for religion, I suppose I should have left that out of it. My apologies to anyone offended for that reason.
Lastly, as to compassion, I reserve that for the weeping, confused and often inconsolable people I've encountered at the funerals.
