Talk:Altruistic suicide

POV and inconsistent
Re: [is treated] as heroism... and is always lauded, and is perceived as tragic death.

No. Suicide bombing fits this definition while most often it is condemned, not lauded. Zezen (talk) 13:07, 17 November 2019 (UTC)

It's poorly worded, but the article does go on to point out that it doesn't count if it's planned. To Western audiences, a kamikaze pilot wouldn't be seen as nearly as honorable as a pilot who, having been shot or having lost engine power, directed his plane into the enemy. Similarly, a suicide bomber would only be honorable if, for example, a kidnapped, cornered, or dying person used an explosive to take out their would-be captors (especially if done to protect the lives of others). On the other hand, the whole article is indeed woefully unsourced and restates itself at several points. 68.60.202.174 (talk) 06:57, 1 January 2023 (UTC)