Atheists in Foxholes

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I do wish people did a little less flag-waving on Memorial Day and a little more thinking about what it really means to the survivors.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/24/opinions/c...topstories

The U.S. Census Bureau counts 3.6 million veterans with a service-related disability. A significant percentage are victims of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. It is estimated that at least 20% of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and 30% of Vietnam war veterans suffer from these issues.


These veterans also have alarmingly high rates of depression, unemployment, divorce, substance abuse and other problems, making them all the more vulnerable to homelessness. Female veterans, in particular, are confronted with additional problems, including family reunification issues.

Aw, fuck.  So much easier to stick a "Support Our Troops" magnet on your car.