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Console families of military suicides, lawmakers urge Obama

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The lawmakers warned that "our armed forces are in the midst of a suicide epidemic."

U.S. Army statistics show that more than 200 troops have killed themselves this year, more than in 2008, which was a record year.

"By overturning this policy on letters of condolence to the families of suicide victims, you can send a strong signal that you will not tolerate a culture in our armed forces that discriminates against those with a mental illness," the lawmakers wrote.

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I think the key point here is that suicides have reached a record level this year. That does show that there is a lot of stress. Although that is not news to any one it just does show there is a problem that needs to be dealt with. All of that aside I do wish a safe return for all those fighting the war.

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reply to post by RedGolem

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I am sorry to be cold about this, but suicides should be thrown in a dumpster. I have absolutely no sympathy for those who choose to end their own life. If life is worth that little to you that you would take your own, to me you deserve absolutely no respect nor do you deserve any condolences.

Cold I know, but suicides deserve no respect.

reply to post by whatukno

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You been to war?

If so, some kids don't know what they're getting themselves into, and it's damaging on the pyschi.

If you haven't been to war, you really have no room to talk, which you don't really anyways, you're ungracious and more likely to commit suicide than any of those brave soldiers.

reply to post by Revolution-2012

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There is a reason I didn't join up with the military. But if they aren't able to handle the problems that come along with killing for a living perhaps they shouldn't have volunteered for that service to begin with.

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