Soldier's trial has broader implications for military's treatment of mental health

Denver Post ^ | 12-5-2010 | Kevin Vaughn

[happygrl]

Yes to all you said here.

All those beltway lawyers need to be required to do a tour....

[LibertyRocks]

Thanks for the ping. I agree... a very good article. I still can’t believe that he was given two different medications and sent back to his unit before his body (and mind) could even fully adjust to the meds. Whether they were even the correct meds to give him is a separate issue altogether. [I suppose it’s even possible that the depression meds could have set off schizophrenia (which, as you know, he has a family history of).]

Prayers for PFC Lawrence and his family. Mental illness is tough enough to deal with by itself. To have a possible death sentence hanging over your head is undoubtedly making it much, much worse for him.

[Marine_Uncle]

Thanks for the ping.

[smoothsailing]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2638824/posts?page=42#42

Thanks for your comments at the link, Fred. :o)

[jazusamo]

Thanks for your comments at the link, Fred. :o)

Well said, Fred!!!

[bigheadfred]

Thanks for your comments at the link, Fred.

Thank you. I try.

I picked up a bit of work today so I had a "live" audience. Shoulda heard that little speech. ;-)