Riff posted:It is cowardly to commit suicide...in these times, both men and women can be providers....these losers who commit suicide because they face some pressure are just that! LOSERS!
Suicide is an endemic problem among Indians in Guyana. Its causes are complex but Guyana does not have the mechanisms and safety net to put in place to stem the tide of suicides. In fact, Guyana may have the highest per capita rates of suicides in the world.
It primarily affects Indians of all ages...the most common mechanism is by hanging oneself or by drinking an easily available poison called gramaxone. To suggest that its a coward’s way out is to greatly simplify the matter.
Neither the PPP or the PNC saw it fit to set in place support systems or necessary services to address the problem...in Guyana, the traditional attitude is that the bana is crazy, so he killed himself. Story done.
Suicide in Guyana is a disease that has tremendous consequences on immediate and extended family members. ..if its this widespread, and so devastating, we simply cannot ignore it as the coward’s way out.