RE: Aaron Schwartz - Open Internet Activist and Better World Advocate
I remember hearing about his suicide and being interested in why such a brilliant young mind would succumb to this most emotional decisions. I myself have struggled with suicidal thoughts and depression and can attest that having someone who cares makes all the difference. You don't have to talk a lot, but being there for someone who is hopeless is invaluable.
In a way we offer all of our success here to Aaron. He helped develop the seed that that eventually blossomed into steemit.
I respect those who fight for injustice and feel he would have made the world even better if he could have accomplished his mission copying Pacer. It is a shame that greed and money has prevented valuable information from being seen by people who have the ability to transform the world if only they had the knowledge.
R.I.P. Aaron
Yes we can all make ourselves available to others who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or ideations. It's very hard. From what I understand with great intelligence also comes some things you may not wish. His brother mentioned in the documentary that he did get down sometimes I believe, so I think he had some depression and with that it only takes so much harassment and problems to make such a choice. Thank you for your honesty, and I wish the best to you.
Steemit has really helped me through a lot and I thank you for your kind words!
i'm glad! keep on keeping on, we all have tough times.