Thanks Be To Our Soldiers

Is there anything more depressing than soldiers who commit suicide? What generally causes a civilian to commit suicide? Stress, pressure, a "bad life", a feeling of worthlessness, ungratefulness? With the invention of intercontinental missiles, the need for walled cities became obsolete. I believe the soldier of today is our country's "wall". The wall allows it's citizens to debate this and that, feel protected, and plan for it's future. That is why I believe it is a serious issue to have our brave ones die by their own hand. The country's wall is eroding, and nothing is being done to prevent or repair (in my opinion) our wall.

I believe stress is sure to be a big part of the reason, but I'm afraid unappreciation is pretty high on the list as well. The Bible states the if you strike the shepard the sheep will flee, but I believe if you take the heart of the soldier you do the same (take the fight out of the dog). This tactic has been used since the beginning of warfare. Think of what the Germans did to the Russian (constant broadcast that they were losing etc.). I also can't help but think of a story out of the Bible dealing with the Assyrians versus the Kingdom of Judah. The viceroy of Assyria spoke out to the city of Jerusalem in Hebrew on perpose so that the whole city would understand their ultimatum. This was done to drive fear and doubt into their hearts, and mistrust for their leadership (Kingdom of Judah). Fortunately for Judah, they had a strong King and their ploy failed. Perhaps if we had a strong leader our soldiers would take heart and prevail. Our soldiers need to know that they are loved and they fight the good fight for all of us. Please let them know they are counted on. You may be the linchpin that saves a soldier's life down the road.