1 Out of 4 Homeless Are Veterans - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

aklim · #1 11-10-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurkha

Even if there are smaller number of homeless vets as compared to regular homeless persons, its still a sad predicament to be in after serving your country. Even if they are going through some psychological problems, the society in general owes them to be helped in every possible way after what they have gone through for the country.

100% agree. Who cares what psych issues they are going thru? We asked them and they went. If they need something, give it to them. Whatever we have left, let the other homeless fight over the scraps.

John Doe · #2 11-15-2007, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurkha

Even if there are smaller number of homeless vets as compared to regular homeless persons, its still a sad predicament to be in after serving your country. Even if they are going through some psychological problems, the society in general owes them to be helped in every possible way after what they have gone through for the country.

Very well said!

Gurkha · #3 11-15-2007, 02:36 AM

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/13/cbsnews_investigates/main3496471.shtml

Suicide Epidemic Among Veterans

But a five-month CBS News investigation discovered data that shows a startling rate of suicide, what some call a hidden epidemic, Chief Investigative Reporter Armen Keteyian reports exclusively.

Even more saddening.

Gurkha · #4 11-15-2007, 02:41 AM

VA Struggles With Vets' Mental Health

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/14/cbsnews_investigates/main3503362.shtml

That's after our CBS News investigation revealed that, in 2005 alone, 120 of those who have served in the military took their own lives every week - more than double the suicide rate for those who haven't served.

Txjake · #5 11-15-2007, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurkha

VA Struggles With Vets' Mental Health

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/14/cbsnews_investigates/main3503362.shtml

That's after our CBS News investigation revealed that, in 2005 alone, 120 of those who have served in the military took their own lives every week - more than double the suicide rate for those who haven't served.

coming home after a war, and trying to get on with your life is a very difficult thing. Unfortunately some cannot adjust. It also happened in my father's generation (WWII). Not all casualtys of war occur on the battlefield, some happen years afterwards. For all that, most vets are able to cope with what they went through and are above average performers in society.

Gurkha · #6 11-15-2007, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txjake

coming home after a war, and trying to get on with your life is a very difficult thing. Unfortunately some cannot adjust. It also happened in my father's generation (WWII). Not all casualtys of war occur on the battlefield, some happen years afterwards. For all that, most vets are able to cope with what they went through and are above average performers in society.

Very sad indeed and the society owes them all effort to help them out in every which way possible.