http://www.stripes.com/news/army/ar...s-calling-suicide-absolutely-selfish-1.178504
http://ricks.foreignpolicy.com/post..._pittard_really_does_speak_for_us_on_suicides
I find it especially interesting that he "retracted" his statement but did not "apologize." Words matter and the fact that he did not apologize speaks volumes to me.
The last time I dealt with something like this was when I had a company commander who told all of us in a training meeting that "PTSD is just an excuse and doesn't exist." This was in a room full of seasoned combat veterans who were struggling with a variety of issues within their platoons or themselves.
I can understand one man's personal viewpoint but to be so callous as to state this publicly on a Fort Bliss website smacks of poor leadership. Thoughts?
http://ricks.foreignpolicy.com/post..._pittard_really_does_speak_for_us_on_suicides
I find it especially interesting that he "retracted" his statement but did not "apologize." Words matter and the fact that he did not apologize speaks volumes to me.
The last time I dealt with something like this was when I had a company commander who told all of us in a training meeting that "PTSD is just an excuse and doesn't exist." This was in a room full of seasoned combat veterans who were struggling with a variety of issues within their platoons or themselves.
I can understand one man's personal viewpoint but to be so callous as to state this publicly on a Fort Bliss website smacks of poor leadership. Thoughts?