I think that if a group of people are taking action based on desperation , that absolutely should drive investigation , research , and public policy . Addressing the problem is the only moral stance . Otherwise , we have a selfish and uncaring society . Oh , look ! That seems to be what you advocate . The two circumstances you refer to should be supported with a strong social safety net . which we dont have now . Mentalphysical health support for the man with the dangerously skewed idea that his girlfriend belongs to him , and for the addict , or , more likely , person with unmedicated pain that needs pain relief . Do you also think a person who is hungry and desperate for food should have their needs ignored like you advocate for these other situations ? How cruel and selfish .