Thread: U.S. Military - heartbreaking losses

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.
Good day

Thank you. This country owes the veterans of the viet Nam war so much for the way it treated them, there is no way to make up for it.