I'm not trying to make light of suicide with this thread in case some are offended by what I have to say.
I'm old enough to remember thinking about suicide as a very private thing. Get your stuff in order, write a note explaining and then kill yourself in private seemed to be the way people offed themselves not too long ago. Back when I was growing up suicide gave an impression that it was a very personal thing, not meant to be outlandish or newspaper headline material.
I'm not sure if its only me who thinks this way but doesn't it look like suicides are becoming something akin to public executions. Suicide victims are more likely today to take somebody with them for whatever the cause or reason. Flying planes into buildings, shooting school kids, blowing yourself up in a crowded street, mass suicides, going postal, all make headlines. Suicide has gone public big time. Its showtime!
Is it because people are angry and are blaming society for their impending demise? Can't anyone afford counselling or a shrink, are these people overworked? Why the sudden interest in taking innocent lives before putting the gun to your own head?
Are things like the Amish school shootings really about murder or just a planned revenge suicide? Or is it for fame?