Facing death is one of the most human things we do. How we do it is maybe one of the most significant and defining elements of living a life. To choose death when you want to live, to choose it now rather than half an hour from now, giving up that half hour in which just maybe suddenly, other options might appear, and life could continue... To commit to death, now --to save the lives of others, theoretical others, people you don't know, have never seen or met... to end the dream of all you meant... Sign in to see full entry.