Army Suicides Highest Since 1993

In 2005, a total of 83 soldiers committed suicide, compared with 67 in 2004, and 60 in 2003 — the year U.S.-led forces invaded Iraq.

Four other deaths in 2005 are being investigated as possible suicides but have not yet been confirmed. The totals include active duty Army soldiers and deployed National Guard and Reserve troops.

“Although we are not alarmed by the slight increase, we do take suicide prevention very seriously,” said Army spokesman Col. Joseph Curtin

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/04/21/national/main1533865.shtml

I find the comment by Col Curtin very disturbing.

I was trying to find the suicide numbers for this invasion and came upon this article. I know it's folly but I'd like to know just the same. I'd also like the numbers about domestic abuse and murders related to this farce in Iraq.

reporting on this. Here is a link to a series of articles they are running.

http://www.courant.com/news/specials/hc-soldiers-sg,0,4734856.storygallery

It is very sad.

They wouldn't have happened if they had not have been sent to kill people for a lie.