GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS !!
I really try not to touch politics or religion too much with this blogging business, but I can't let this one go. This is a war with young Americans giving their LIFE, not only for our country, but AT THEIR OWN HANDS. This news story just broke my heart, pissed me off and apparently is not a topic the media or the government wants to bring up. I thank you Fox for bringing this to light, at least for me. It may be hidden under that big white house rug, I don't know. This is a side of war I never really thought of. Check out Fox national news and http://www.defenselink.mil
Apparently, of 99 Army personnel 25% on their 2nd or 3rd tour of duty killed THEMSELVES in the last year while deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan, not including attempts. Of these twice as many WOMEN deployed as compared to non deployed women were among the 99 Americans. Besides, the usual reasons of stress, money, etc. Why? Maybe they weren't psychologicaly ready. Maybe they were just burnt out, yet had to keep coming back because nobody else was available. I don't want to see a draft. I feel we need to get out , reorganize, replace the soilders that have been there since the beginning but definitley give more thorough medical exams before redeployment!
How can we be so strong yet be so worn out? We have to take care of our soilders who are taking care of us, regardless of party lines or if you are for or against the war. (Ironically 2006 is the highest suicide rate since 1991) I wonder what "W" has to say.
: http://www.defenselink.mil
