Today’s new thread, no respect, and feeling (being) betrayed is why I believe the suicide rate has risen.
http://www.truthrevolt.org/videos/bill-whittle-sir-i-will-not-obey-order
The purge of honorable conservative officers, lack of data from the earlier wars, especially the congruency in Rules of Engagement with Nam, omitting suicide attempts, and so many other factors make this study very exclusive. The one finding that those who served less than 4 years causing suicide rates to skyrocket among the “boots” (just out of boot camp) who are relieved of duty is the only jewel this study revealed. One article I found last night highlighted the great discrepancy between benefits to illegal immigrants and those volunteers.
I've been out of the Army for 35+ years and would never have thought to disobey a direct or lawful order, because they were all lawful.
My 18 year old son, who participated in JROTC in high school was discouraged by me in joining the Military just for the reasons Whittle expounds.
My family has a proud heritage of Military service, but that heritage will cease until America once again has an honorable Commander-in-Chief.