War is unnatural.

It is an invention of politics,

and does not care who wins or loses.

“Naturally, the common people don’t want war. Neither in Russia, nor in England, nor America. Nor for that matter, Germany. That is understood. But people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to danger.

It works the same in any country.” 

 -Herman Goering, during the Nuremberg trials. 

This is from Veterans News Now.

‘Suicides Outpace War Deaths. The VA’s 2012 Suicide Data Report said about 22 vets commit suicide daily. The VA’s own suicide hotline averages 10,000 calls a month.

Epidemic post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) levels affect hundreds of thousands of combat forces and vets. The VA estimates over 30% of Vietnam vets, around 10% of Gulf War forces, and up to 20% of America’s Afghanistan and Iraq troops have PTSD.

War’s toll is one of the most underreported stories. Hundreds of thousands of combat vets won’t ever be the same again. They come home sick. They stay that way. They’re traumatized. They’re unable to cope.’

Since 2000, nearly a million vets were diagnosed with one or more mental health problems. The VA admits its data understate. Its own suicide hotline averages 10,000 calls a month.