The Washington Post reports the experiences of Lt. Elizabeth Whiteside, a veteran of Iraq who shot herself while a patient at Walter Reed. All the doctors (including the guy who is now Army Surgeon General) who treated her say she has severe mental problems. Yet, the Army seems to consider this an excuse and is considering a court martial on criminal charges.
Apparently, mental illness is not considered a real illness by the Army. The Army provides housing and other assistance for families who have a member in Walter Reed, provided that member is suffering from a physical injury. If it's a mental illness, forget about any help.
Is this the kind of country we want?
1 comment:
Heroes don't get mental illness.
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