This is just so sad…
Concern mounts over rising troop suicides (5 try every day)
Every day, five U.S. soldiers try to kill themselves. Before the Iraq war began, that figure was less than one suicide attempt a day. The dramatic increase is revealed in new U.S. Army figures, which show 2,100 soldiers tried to commit suicide in 2007. “Suicide attempts are [...]
Tags: Military Suicides, Iraq War
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Chris // February 4, 2008 at 7:30 pm |
We really need to help our troops though, no matter if you’re for or against the war. I found a petition which aims to improve health benefits for veterans, and, as we gain more signatures, money is donated to the American Legion.
http://petitionearth.com/viewpetition.php?id=67
Though there are many controversies about the current war, we must support our troops.
Doug Krile // February 4, 2008 at 7:49 pm |
Good find. Thanks for the comment!