• Zythox
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    152 months ago

    “Countries where suicide is outlawed.pdf”

        • @[email protected]
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          12 months ago

          Historically, I have a vague memory of knowing the fact that some places did actually do that, although I should check.

          • @[email protected]
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            12 months ago

            Germanic-sphere countries historically liked to kill people for stealing bread, so I guess it’s not too disproportional. You have to think the person going “yes please” would make the whole lynchmob atmosphere hard to keep going, though.

            Do share if you find it, I’ve mostly turned up works by critics with a quick search.

      • kate
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        32 months ago

        Usually it’s a placeholder punishment so that the police can break in and stop you committing a crime