Surge "working" but at what cost?
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Surge "working" but at what cost?
| Thu, 05-29-2008 - 6:35pm |
Troop suicide rate highest in nearly two decades
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- More U.S. soldiers committed suicide in 2007 than at any time since the first Gulf War, according to an Army study to be released Thursday.There were at least 115 suicides last year, or 18.8 for every 100,000 soldiers serving in the Army, said an Army official with access to the report. The military still is investigating another two possible suicides. The new figure is up from 102 in 2006.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/05/29/army.suicides/index.html?iref=newssearch

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"More U.S. soldiers committed suicide in 2007 than at any time since the first Gulf War"
I'm not sure this means much to me if your question is the "effectiveness" of the surge, and since you phrased it that way, that's how I am going to answer it.
Any time *since* the Gulf War?? Well, uh...weren't we not really engaged in massive combat *since* the first Gulf War?? So, uh, yeah, it would make sense to me that suicide rates would go up. Is it sad? Sure. Is it war? Absolutely.
It relates to the surge because the suicide rate went up when the surge began( if you read the whole article). I guess people are expendable all in the name of "war"? Rather heartless comment if you ask me!This is not just a war,it's a war predicated on a lie.
"I guess people are expendable all in the name of "war"? Rather heartless comment if you ask me!"
What do you want? Hugs and kisses? Flower power? War isn't pretty. I know that and I accept it. I understand that you don't. Different strokes. I suppose it begs the question though, especially since you INSIST on making this debate a personal attack...why stay in? At least as a commissioned officer YOUR husband isn't obligated to stay in. If ya'll feel the way you do, make a statement. Put your money where your mouth is. Stand for your convictions. Get out.
It wasn't meant as a personal attack it was meant to give you a litte
I read that as well but the war does have some blame in the suicides taking place. I think we are
"Thanks for making it personal though."
You're welcome. Glad I could return the favor ;)
Please explain to me how I made it personal??
So you think servicemen and women would be less likely to commit suicide over their spouse having an affair
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