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‘During the exuberance of the 1990s, it seemed possible that drugs would one day wipe out depression, making suicide a rare occurrence. But that turned out to be an illusion. In fact, the American suicide rate has continued to climb since the beginning of the 21st century. We don’t know why this is happening, though we do have a few clues. Easy access to guns is probably contributing to the epidemic: Studies show that when people are able to reach for a firearm, a momentary urge to self-destruct is more likely to turn fatal.’

Postmodern techno-efficiency dispenses with irrational exuberance about suicide rates in America. If you want to keep rates high, make the act very simple and one hundred percent fatal.

Margaret Soltan, August 3, 2018 12:27PM
Posted in: guns

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2 Responses to “‘During the exuberance of the 1990s, it seemed possible that drugs would one day wipe out depression, making suicide a rare occurrence. But that turned out to be an illusion. In fact, the American suicide rate has continued to climb since the beginning of the 21st century. We don’t know why this is happening, though we do have a few clues. Easy access to guns is probably contributing to the epidemic: Studies show that when people are able to reach for a firearm, a momentary urge to self-destruct is more likely to turn fatal.’”

  1. dmf Says:
    August 3rd, 2018 at 1:56PM

    lots of stressors on folks these days,people are seeking relief in all sorts of unfortunate ways.
    https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/nra-financial-trouble-706371/

  2. Margaret Soltan Says:
    August 3rd, 2018 at 3:57PM

    dmf: Had no idea about the NRA thing. Wow. Am in the midst of reading the RS article: thanks for sending. UD

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