I'm posting this because it needs to be seen...
and I care. I'm not going to cut it, just scroll if you don't care. (And if you do scroll, or have any kind of problem with this, please, let me know.) I'm making it public, because everyone needs to see it. There is nothing I, nor anyone, can add to it.
Please pass it on.Suicide Was the Only Way Out of Iraq for Col. Westhusing ( Read more... )
Please pass it on.Suicide Was the Only Way Out of Iraq for Col. Westhusing ( Read more... )
If it were just this guy, it would be a terrible tragedy. But there are so, so, many suicides of active duty and returned soldiers. I heard another story recently of a young man who came home after his tour, was diagnosed with PTSD, started having suicidal thoughts, called the VA multiple times to try to get help, was told "You're 26th on the list, we can see you in a couple of weeks..." Needless to say, he didn't make it, leaving family including a baby daughter behind.
On a related note, did you happen to hear yesterday's "Fresh Air"? The interview was with an author of a new book about Blackwater", which is essentially "our" (Bush's) private mercenary army--all paid for by contract of course. They answer to no one except their fanaticcorporate bosses. Not congress, not the courts, and certainly not the voters. They are not only being used extensively in combat, but also made guest appearances in New Orleans, and are seeking a base of operations in California--you know, in case of earthquake and the need for control of looters!
Like I wasn't already sick and scared. :-(
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How did this country get so screwed up? :(
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