Concerns Over U.S. Troops Suicides
We've all heard about suicide attempts at Guantanamo. But now, we learn, the Army is Concerned About Suicides of U.S. Troops in Iraq:
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.
Our view: What are we waitng for? Bring our troops home now.
Update: Check out Scrivner's Error who relates his first hand experience with the issue.
Update: Reuters is reporting our troops may stay in Iraq until 2006.
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