The Us troop Afghan speech given by president Obama ensured that 30,000 additional troops will journey to war. The country plans on spending 30 billion added dollars towards war efforts, this all while America is coping with a trillion dollar deficit. An array of public figures and dignitaries were appalled by the idea; prolonging war. However current war issues are not obsolete, forcing the Obama administration to finish the current war. The president quoted past president Roosevelt a great deal, and reiterated our countries morals. Attempts to give current soldiers hope and a will to fight. Brawny faces throughout the crowd of troops appeared troubled with thoughts of going to war. Many young Americans coming back from war are suffering for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Nearly 30% of troops develop this disorder, but only 10% properly treated. Many do not seek help due to social effects and career set backs. PTSD is not a new disorder; to compare rates between wars is difficult, past war only survey soldiers 10-14 post war time, now they are tested on the spot.
Post war vets notorious for experiencing alcoholism, insomnia, and anxiety stresses, are sooner spotted panhandling after failed attempts at professional careers. Domesticity for many may can feel impossible or effortless. Young persons remembering parts of battles won or lost will return to us in the near future. Modern day society should be informed on what to expect from our soon to come war vets from Afghan/middle east. Young men and women one day will return, and hopefully the economic crisis will be non-existent, until then prepare for troops coming back with symptoms of PTSD and be informed.
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As you mention in your post, PTSD is no new disease. Though there is no hard-set cure to the aforementioned disease, there are certainly many techniques that have been known to greatly reduce the effects of traumatic memories. It troubles me to see just how little our government cares. These soldiers who have risked their lives for our country absolutely deserve better treatment than they've historically received. What message is being sent? "Join the army and leave more f'ed up than when you started!" This country is a joke and this topic you've so kindly written on, is the proof.
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