Blam, I Respect your opinion but, I did booze and drug councilling after I got out of the Army, the brief liberal phase of my life. 99% of what you hear is BULL SHIT, most of these people are looking for an excuse for their failures.
Well, he's young so everythings blown out of proportion for him. I think he's got issues but like you said, he needs to get a grip. I think it comes down to how much a person is willing to suppresses and control unsuitable reactions from prior duties. Kids today however are taught just the opposite.
I commend your service and your ability to get on with life. I truly wish the same for all of our vets. However, just because you managed to do it does not mean that others can't. PTSD is very real, and unfortunately disabling for some of these soldiers. They deserve help and respect. The fact that I can eat sugar whenever I want without consequence does not mean that diabetes isn't real.