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What do you think about the fact that in Japan the relatives of those who jumped in front of a train get fined?
The most common way to end life in Japan is to throw yourself in front of a train. In 2009, trains in and around Tokyo experienced 35,300 delays solely due to suicide attempts, successful or not. Railroads charge families of suicides an average of $75,000 in compensation for interrupting trains and clearing tracks. Also, owners of houses or flats where someone has taken their own life, more and more often demand compensation from the suicide's family. They claim that no one wants to rent or buy such a property. What do you think about such a law and such claims? Will it reduce the number of suicides? Isn't this an extra blow to the loved ones of the person who took their own life?
The most common way to end life in Japan is to throw yourself in front of a train. In 2009, trains in and around Tokyo experienced 35,300 delays solely due to suicide attempts, successful or not. Railroads charge families of suicides an average of $75,000 in compensation for interrupting trains and clearing tracks. Also, owners of houses or flats where someone has taken their own life, more and more often demand compensation from the suicide's family. They claim that no one wants to rent or buy such a property. What do you think about such a law and such claims? Will it reduce the number of suicides? Isn't this an extra blow to the loved ones of the person who took their own life?
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Will it reduce the number of suicides? It's hard to tell. I think that if someone is already on the verge and is ready to commit suicide, they don't think about any consequences anymore. As for the fines imposed, it's an interesting idea, but there are always other alternatives than throwing yourself in front of a train to end your life. I would like to know how it looks in practice, is every family really burdened with costs? Has it really reduced the suicide rate? Or has the statistic for death by throwing yourself in front of a train only decreased?
Will it reduce the number of suicides? It's hard to tell. I think that if someone is already on the verge and is ready to commit suicide, they don't think about any consequences anymore. As for the fines imposed, it's an interesting idea, but there are always other alternatives than throwing yourself in front of a train to end your life. I would like to know how it looks in practice, is every family really burdened with costs? Has it really reduced the suicide rate? Or has the statistic for death by throwing yourself in front of a train only decreased?
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Personally, I believe that the situation is very difficult. On one hand, it is possible to understand why railway companies or property owners want compensation - after all, they incur costs related to such tragedies. On the other hand, punishing the loved ones for the decisions of the suicide seems to be unfair and additionally traumatic. In my opinion, a better solution would be to focus on preventing suicides through psychological support and educating society about mental health.
Personally, I believe that the situation is very difficult. On one hand, it is possible to understand why railway companies or property owners want compensation - after all, they incur costs related to such tragedies. On the other hand, punishing the loved ones for the decisions of the suicide seems to be unfair and additionally traumatic. In my opinion, a better solution would be to focus on preventing suicides through psychological support and educating society about mental health.
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