U.S. Military - heartbreaking losses

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Originally Posted by earcutter

OldSoldier - you write very well. What I am trying to say is, re-reading my post, after reading yours makes me feel kind of like an insensitive... @ss! And I know that wasn't your intention.

There is no question that it's an issue even if it's lower than national average that needs to be addressed; as soldiers by their very essence are agents of every citizen for which country they fight!

I agree that the US military will have the breakdown 100 ways till Sunday, and I wish they would report that. I know stereotyping isn't in vogue, but these kind of details are important! Say it's lower than the national average - we could be proud and promote that... you know? The numbers on their own though, do nothing for those thinking about it other than say - look other guys are doing it.

Anyway...

I wasn't trying to say anyting about citizinship . When I said the military probably has the report broke down so detailed it was meant to say they over do things, not as any sort of slam. Whenn I write I am often times misunderstood. I never meant to imply anyone was stereotyping. If I was misunderstood, I apologize. I was just trying to give some personal insight as to why I think the numbers are so high. I think I said I do not know how the military compares to civilian sector. That is why I would ike to see the military breakdown on the numbers to see for myself and compare age groups etc. Please accept my apologies if I offended you in any way. I was simply airing some thoughts on the subject, never iimplying anything or pointing fingers.
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