It’s not a conservative issue, nor is it a liberal issue. But it’s a national disgrace and a moral outrage. And it’s the single most shameful, disgusting, and underreported scandal in America today.
In 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.
In the general population, suicide is the ninth leading cause of death, afflicting 1.8% of the public. For U.S. veterans, it’s the second leading cause of death, taking the lives of 13.1% of them.
Please reread the above paragraph: It’s important. […]
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