Military Suicides

[BE Mike]

Obama Administration Will Send Condolence Letters for Military Suicides - International Business Times
I know that families of suicide victims suffer through no fault of their own, but I am torn about this new policy. It seems like some water down honor in our society.

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

I have no real issue with it, they aren't sending letters saying suicide is ok, they are sending letters to the family sharing in their sorrow. I don't think it will somehow make suicide an honorable way to die or whatever you want to call it.

That being said, its your life, should be your right to end it.

 

[badwolf.usmc]

Most people wouldn't know honor if it came and slapped them in the face.

 

[CombatVet]

You'd be surprised how many of our soldiers survive combat only to come home and commit suicide. You can think what you want about suicide, but there is definitely a problem with returning vets that's causing some of them to do this. I'm glad that the administration is extending this to the families.

 

[edsinger]

Most people wouldn't know honor if it came and slapped them in the face.

^^This ^^

 

[scottka]

I was also torn when I heard about this. Part of me wanted to say that there shouldn't be recognition from the POTUS for a military person who dies in service because of suicide, but another part of me knows that the person still served our country and the family needs the condolence.