The Most Disgraceful Scandal in America Today… and Nobody Gives a Damn!

PJ Media ^ | January 4 2025 | Scott Pinsker

[iontheball]

n a weird way, it would be better if it were a partisan issue. At least that way, one of the two parties might actually give a damn — and be incentivized to help. If the Republicans or Democrats thought they could score political points by solving the problem, maybe someone would do something.

Or at least try.

But nobody does anything. Nobody cares! And each day in America, roughly 22 veterans commit suicide.

It’s the sickest, saddest Catch-22.

Plus, it’s getting worse: the year-to-year number of suicide deaths among U.S. veterans has increased by 9% since 2022.

[Grampa Dave]

Discouragement sets in, when a fighting troop realizes that we don’t win wars!

We merely spend our young men to die to sell more armaments!

[umbagi]

A lot of the problems are from differences in Regions and VA medical centers.

I was in the Central Texas Region for years, and loved it, except for one doctor whose English comprehension was horrible. Otherwise , the care I received was outstanding, including two surgeries.

I moved into the South Texas Region, and have been ignored, at best, and considered an interruption to the doctor’s busy day, at worst. My latest appointment was canceled, without explanation or rescheduling. It is so bad I’m considering getting civilian health insurance.

[jonrick46]

I think for many, life in the military is a good thing. The military takes care of their life’s needs and gives each one directions. Those who leave the military have to cope with life’s needs using their own resources. Some are not equipped to do that and sink into a deep depression as failure rules the day. The military needs to help those out on their own learn how to do for themselves. Many joined the military because they had no idea how to take care of themselves. Maybe the military can show them the way.