I suspect that the large amount of suicides in recent generations of veterans over previous generations might, at least here in America, actually have more to do with generational changes than anything else. I suspect that recent generations have not been as well equipped to handle adversity as previous ones. As the country has become more devoted to secular humanism and the inevitable moral relativism that comes in its wake, the worldview and moral values that enabled previous generations to endure such hardship without taking their own lives has been stripped away. And that doesn' take into account the fact that the current generations get far too much of their "social interaction" through their computers and phones rather than in person.

As a veteran who is a member of three veterans organizations (the VFW, American Legion, and MOFW) and who has spent a lot of time with veterans from previous as well as current generations, I have seen the differences. I have also observed that the combat veterans who are coping best are those who have a strong faith and a strong support community around them. This is one reason why veterans organizations are trying to get the current generations of veterans to join us and get involved. We could help look after them and provide support. Also, of course, as a pastor, I would hope to help provide them with the spiritual support that would help them find peace. I see them as victims of a society in decay.

Perhaps if many in society don't treat vets as if they're criminals. Especially Vietnam and Afghanistan vets there would be less suicide!

Do you know about how it was for them under Trump?
Those statistics should be available.

Our PM in Canada is making euthanasia 'a good idea' for many here, and
'depression' will be added in 2023.

'How are you?' Better be 'top of the world'.

Years ago I was brainwashed to think draft dodgers were bad for not
serving their country. Naive. I changed that view.