Army Concerned About Suicides of U.S. Troops in Iraq

[NNN0LHI]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20031016/ts_nm/iraq_usa_suicide_dc&cid=564&ncid=1473

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - At least 13 U.S. troops have committed suicide in Iraq, representing more than 10 percent of American noncombat deaths there, and the Army dispatched a suicide-prevention expert to assess the problem, officials said on Thursday.

At least 11 U.S. Army soldiers have committed suicide during Iraq operations, most with self-inflicted gunshot wounds, and two Marines have committed suicide using firearms, officials said.

One official said "a few more" Army deaths were being investigated as possible suicides, and the Navy said the death of one service member was under investigation. The Air Force said it had no such cases.

Army officials have expressed concern about the suicides, many of which occurred after President Bush declared major combat operations over in Iraq on May 1.

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[cthrumatrix]

1. this can't be....shrub says the media is the blame...everything is fine

[zonmoy]

2. "this can't be....shrub says the media is the blame...everything is fine"

Thats because shrub, like all neofascists, is a liar.

[Rex]

3. Concerned? I can feel the compassion from here.

Maybe they can start an investigation. :eyes:

[dw]

4. This is coming from Reuters (foreigners)...

... so it can't be important.

Until our All-American networks (Faux and CNN) pick it up, pay no attention.

[TahitiNut]

5. duplicate

This has been a story for some time, most recently posted in LBN at http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=165043
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=163412

I'm locking this thread. Interested DUers are welcome to continue discussing this in the referenced thread(s).

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation,
TahitiNut - DU moderator

[ConcernedCanuk]

6. __" the Army dispatched a suicide-prevention expert " __

. . Feckadee !

Don't need to be an expert to figure this one out

When the guys realize how many innocents have been killed and maimed for the sake of GeeDubya's wrath, not much wonder they are distressed

And I fear the numbers will climb, not that we will ever know them all , , ,

Unlike Junior and his Gang of Thugs, Most Americans DO have a conscience

The only thing that the Amerikkkan Administration seems to care about is the almighty


Just My Humble Canadian Opinion