Suicide rates have spiked to levels not seen since the Vietnam War, and the military is 'at a loss' as to why. After years of trying to find solutions explanations are hard to find since it could be the military or normal life that brings on the suicide. [McClatchy Newspapers]
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July 26, 2010
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I'AM A VET AND I'AM VERY DIS-APPOINTED IN THIS COUNTRY.I'AM CERTANILY NOT PROUD ANYMORE AFTER SEEING HOW WE TREAT EACH OTHER.OUR COUNTRY HAS TURNED INTO THE LAND OF THE DOLLAR BILL.
Posted by: R_PINKOS | August 22, 2010 at 05:27 PM
Mr. Goldstein:
Perhaps an interview with a combat vetran of several tours is in order. I bet you would find the answer you seek (maybe) in a hurry... That is, unless you deem discussions with government empty suits as being the more informative route. At this point I find myself wanting to say, YOU CAN NOT BE SERIOUS!
Posted by: Ed Kennel | August 21, 2010 at 03:28 AM
I would be depressed as well if I knew I had been fighting a war against terrorism, oppression, and tyranny. Then realized I had to come back to a country in control by the very same type of tyranny I had been fighting in Iraq against. To a President and Congress that spits on the sacrifices made by my bretheren. No small wonder the suicide rate is increasing.
Posted by: Godblesstexas | August 20, 2010 at 11:32 AM
i would have to guess that those who cant understand why these things are happening have never walked a mile in the shoes of these peoples and mabe its time they do!!
Posted by: william jacobs | August 15, 2010 at 09:02 AM
See my Op-Ed article in the Washington Times.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jul/30/whos-malingering/
Posted by: Neal Powers | August 01, 2010 at 10:10 AM
It must be the WARS
Posted by: gary staples | July 28, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Lets see,suicide levels in the Military not seen since the Vietnam War. WOW! it must the WARS that cause the " SPIKE".
And i am just a dumb jarhead.
Posted by: gary staples | July 28, 2010 at 12:47 PM