It would depend on the Country you are from. But in all western Nations. No, you would not be persecuted. It is adequate to say that a person who witnessed a suicide would persecute themselves morally, knowing that perhaps they could've helped. However, if you happen to have been the person to tell them to attempt or push them to attempt suicide then yes. You would be charged with manslaughter in most states and territories.
You can't. Earthquakes and tsunamis cannot be prevented.
Meditation practice or religious faith and worship have been shown to lower a person's risk of suicide.
Eliminating alcohol abuse could prevent 75-80% of all cases of cirrhosis.
Better management could have prevented the Bhopal gas tragedy. It happened in 1984 not 1884.
Slavery could have been prevented by finding alternate ways of getting and paying the labor force needed to develop the US. Also, it could have been prevented if there were no African kings willing to sell people.
how could apartheid have been prevented.
Even though she knew rationally that she was inculpable for her sister's suicide, she still could not help feeling that she could have done something to prevent it.
You could be persecuted.
Because no one can control the behavior of another person. If that were the case then crime could be erradicated. By the same token not all crimes can be prevented for the same reason. But many crimes can be prevented by setting certain boundaries. For example, a store owner should invest in security equipment to prevent burglaries and theft from their store.
This is an unanswerable question. There is no way to count "deaths that could have been prevented," let alone deaths that could have been prevented by an indirect correlate.
The thalidomide disaster could have been prevented by conducting more thorough preclinical and clinical testing to assess its safety and efficacy, particularly its potential to cause birth defects. Stronger regulations and oversight from governing bodies could have also helped prevent the tragedy by ensuring stricter approval processes for new medications. Additionally, greater transparency in reporting and communicating potential risks associated with thalidomide use could have helped raise awareness and prevent widespread harm.
The conflict could have been prevented through open communication, constructive dialogue, and a willingness to compromise from all parties involved. Building trust, understanding each other's perspectives, and addressing issues early on could have helped prevent the escalation of the conflict. Additionally, involving a neutral mediator or third party to facilitate discussions could have also been beneficial in finding a resolution.