'In the 5 years from 2005 to 2009, more than 1,100 members of the Armed Forces took their own lives, an average of 1 suicide every 36 hours.
'It is simply unacceptable for the United States to be sending the message to these families that somehow their loved ones’ sacrifices are less important.'
Grief: Former Marine Adam Furr visits the grave of his friend Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Michael Shea at Arlington National Cemetery. The policy of not sending letters to soldiers who commit suicide has come under attack from a group of senators.
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I have even a better idea. President Obama end these stupid endless, fucking wars and stop trying to change other countries by rebuilding them. This country the US needs rebuilding itself damn it! Bring ALL the troops home NOW! YOU have the power!
Use it god damn it! You want to cut the deficit here's one way.