People who commit suicide should not be placed on a pedestal All the media attention, heart-felt stories, and for lack of better word, praise, celebrities get upon committing suicide is not a good thing in my opinion. Sure, many people may spend time calling out that people should get help, but it also inspires others to follow in their footsteps. It puts a dark-glamour on suicide. Suicide contagion is a very real thing and the media helps increase that contagion. 