Aus. Gov't Considers Fines for Online Suicide Info

downundarob writes "The Australian federal government is once again showing its cluelessness regarding the workings of the Internet. The short article tells us how, under legislation to be introduced this week, corporations would be fined up to AU$500,000 and individuals AU$100,000 if they use the Internet to incite or promote suicide methods. In Australia it is illegal to commit, or attempt to commit suicide."

Comments

Step 1: Get eaten by dingoes.

[Anonymous Coward]

Step 2: Fines for slashdot.

deterrant

[Anonymous Coward]

they should instate the death penalty for suicides. that should have a deterrant effect.

Looks like Microsoft is in trouble!

[Red Pointy Tail]

Clippy is obviously guilty.

Illegal to succeed at suicide?

[vyrus128]

"... illegal to commit, or attempt to commit, suicide."

I can see it now...

Police: "We know you're in there! Come out with your hands in the air!"
Body: <doesn't move>
Police: "Just because you're dead, don't think the law doesn't apply to you!"

If Trying to Kill Yourself is Illegal There

[Greyfox]

Why is Steve Irwin still a free man?

And if there's one thing that guy's taught us, it's that Australia is full of critters that will happily kill you if you just piss them off a little. It's probably much easier to kill yourself off there than it is here in the states (Although we also have our share of poisonous nasties.) Most of the methods you can find on the internet are much more pedestrian than "Walk down to the local river, get a drink and be eaten by a crocodile." Now THAT's a great way to go, eh? Just make sure it gets you by the head and not by a leg or something...

Re:Final solution?

[aztracker1]

I say we make suicide and attempted suicide death penalty offences.. that'll teach 'em.