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Originally Posted by MTI
Policy Under Review Has Had Mixed Applications
That policy, government officials have said, is based on concerns among senior military leaders that presidential letters of condolence might appear to condone or even encourage suicide.
Isn't the question whether the letter is for the survivors?
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Yes. It's sad when this happens to anyone, military or not, but especially when it happens to someone who's young. From experience, I can tell you most low-level (company-grade) military officers, especially captains, are running scared all the time and rarely have the moral courage to argue with a major or a colonel, much less refuse to deal with the situation. It's just like supervisors who fear retribution or loss of job.
More need to be knocked in the head with a 2 x 4 until they get some perspective.