ayers@convexs.UUCP (08/14/85)
/* Written 7:23 pm Aug 7, 1985 by bwm@ccice1.UUCP in convexs:net.legal */ The solution is simple. Not wearing seatbelts is tantamount to voluntary suicide. It isn't illegal... /* End of text from convexs:net.legal */ Sorry, but in every state I've ever lived, attempted (i.e. "voluntary" -- strange term, since forced suicide is murder) suicide IS illegal. It is also (usually) considered to be grounds for temporary containment in a psychiatric ward for observation. I don't know of a case where full (i.e. completed) suicide has been pressed in court, however... The bastards just won't let you live... blues, II
ron@brl-tgr.ARPA (Ron Natalie <ron>) (08/22/85)
> The solution is simple. Not wearing seatbelts is tantamount to voluntary > suicide. It isn't illegal... There is a big difference between living dangerously and trying to kill your self. Using your logic we'd have to lock up skydivers, volunteer firefighters, and ultralight pilots. -Ron