This month, two psychiatry residents at UCLA, Drs. Ragda Izar and Afaf Moustafa, hosted a talk in which they argued for the “de-patholization” of self-immolation. They said that self-immolation isn’t a sign of mental illness if it’s in resistance to colonization, homophobia, and white supremacy. [More]
This calls for a demonstration.
[Via Michael G]
These doctors have issues with acts, instruments and intentions.
Homicide is homicide, whether it be by ligature, blunt force, edged weapon, firearm or fire.
Suicide is suicide, whether it be by ligature, blunt force, edged weapon, firearm or fire.
Aside from self defense, there is little justification for homicide and less justification for suicide.
My advice to these two doctors who supposedly took an oath to do no harm is “You first”.
And these fools claim PROfessional credentials?
Gimme a break.