The problem with the case you are making is that the majority of this so-called 'epidemic' is among non-active duty men, and there is some debate as to whether

The problem with the case you are making is that the majority of this so-called 'epidemic' is among non-active duty men, and there is some debate as to whether the suicide rate is higher than a comparable sample of the general population.[1] [1] http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2013/02/02/but-there-isnt-an-epidemic-of-suicide-in-the-us-military/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2013/02/02/but-there...