Friday, September 24, 2010

Vietnam - We Know So Much That Isn't So

http://www.ussboston.org/VietnamMyths.html

Like, for example:
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Myth: The media have reported that suicides among Vietnam veterans range from 50,000 to 100,000 - 6 to 11 times the non-Vietnam veteran population.

Mortality studies show that 9,000 is a better estimate. "The CDC Vietnam Experience Study Mortality Assessment showed that during the first 5 years after discharge, deaths from suicide were 1.7 times more likely among Vietnam veterans than non-Vietnam veterans. After that initial post-service period, Vietnam veterans were no more likely to die from suicide than non-Vietnam veterans. In fact, after the 5-year post-service period, the rate of suicides is less in the Vietnam veterans' group."[Houk]"

Why do I care?  Why should you care?  Both sides of the political coercion spectrum take advantage of us through half truths.  

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