As the video explains, the suicide toll is far greater in percentage in regard to the US Army personell than in the general US public. What is the reason for this? Is it the trails of training that a US army officer has to endure? Or is it the memories of all the people they killed without actual cause? The soldier in the video believed he was going to hell. He maybe came to the realization that he had his hand in killing many people that were never meant to be killed. Only a few people can handle the realities of war with a clear mind.
Inspired by the book Afghan Hearts & Minds by Shafie Ayar, I discuss the beauty and chaos of contemporary and ancient Afghanistan
Showing posts with label war. Show all posts
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
National Museum of Kabul Presents Treasures to Keep Alive Culture
Sometimes, when people think of Afghanistan, the only thought that comes to their minds is one word: war. But Afghanistan has an illustrious past of cultural heritage. Besides its creation of many wonderful precious artifacts, it has had important cultural impact worldwide. From Afghanistan's influence on classical music, spirituality, and craftsmanship, the country has much more to offer than a proliferation of war.
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