For those boys who join the military, the brightest are often the ones most likely to become disenchanted with what they perceive as the purposelessness of their mission, and to feel the most disposable thanks to the way they are treated upon returning by the very government for which they willingly risked their lives. For example, Corporal Clay Hunt was a sniper for the marines. In 2009, after his second tour, he sought treatment for depression and PTSD. Though he fought tirelessly to get the VA’s attention, he felt thwarted by delays and inadequate treatment. Finally, he shot himself, ending
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