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veteran suicide
In tallying the costs of war, what’s the price of a quick death versus a slow one?
The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act allows mentally ill and severely depressed veterans to buy guns.
The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act allows mentally ill and severely depressed veterans to buy guns.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
WHAT'S HAPPENING
PSA: Vets are not weak for having a mental health disorder.
Many people view suicide as a selfish act and I can see that. I've been married 39 years, am a mother of three and grandmother of two. We're a close knit family and I'm sure my death would have a huge impact on my loved ones.
The report estimated that an average of 20 veterans a day died from suicide in 2014, or about 7,300 in the year, compared to a previous estimate of 22 a day.
