Why is attempting to commit suicide illegal? ?

Question

Assuming that it is my life and I make my own destiny, why can't I decide when it should end?

I'm not suicidal right now. I just think I should be able to decide when to end. Like when I'm 80 or something like that.

I just don't get why it is illegal. Can someone explain, please?

Answer 1

it's not illegal...assisted suicide is illegal....you can not knowingly help someone commit suicide.

Answer 2

It isn't.  Most people think it is, but it isn't, at least in most states.  Instead, it is evidence of a mental illness creating a danger to yourself of others, and that is grounds for committment to a mental hospital, but it is not a crime.

Answer 3

As long as your successful in your attempt it doesn't really matter...

Answer 4

Maybe because there are costs involved and injury (trauma) to other people? Say ambulance comes, paramedics work on you, etc.  

Answer 5

because it is trying to kill someone even if it is yourself... it is still taking a life...

Answer 6

Doesn't really matter if it's illegal or not. It's not like they'll send you to jail after you kill yourself, you're dead. It makes no sense.

Answer 7

What laughter said. Suicide is also the absolute most self centered selfish act a human being can commit.