Five hundred dead and counting

Since the tragic even in Las Vegas last weekend, over five hundred people in the USA have committed suicide. FIVE HUNDRED PEOPLE. This is almost ten times the number that died last Sunday. TEN TIMES THE NUMBER OF DEAD VICTIMS. Who is remembering these unfortunate souls? Who cares about these people? Why do we not hear about THIS in the news? R.I.P.

Similarly, in every single month since January 2002, more people have killed themselves than the number that died in 9/11. Why do we not hear about THIS? Since 9/11 almost 200 times the number of people have killed themselves than died in 9/11. Why do we not hear about this? Who cares about these people? R.I.P.


 Statistically, you are more likely to be a victim of suicide than either a murder victim, or in a fatal car accident. This is a fact. I would think that you should be concerned, just out of self interest. How well do you know yourself? How many people will help you after a life changing accident or tragic economic reversal? How confident are you of the quality of your relationships in difficult times? How confident are you in yourself in an increasingly competitive society, when your own skills are eroding with age. Who calls you on the phone? Who cares about you? Just curious...


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William Schaeffer