my friends son crashed (not good)

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Trip

That doesn't make a lick of difference to me, he shouldn't of been on a bike at all if he can't control himself.

Originally Posted by tommymac

More of a reason to keep him off of one. Seem ot be hearing more sotries of guys comming home and having psychological problems and readjusting to society.

Originally Posted by Trip

Sportbikes are too cheap and most enlisted have too much bonus and too little brains to learn to ride them correctly. Ebbs you need to fix this shit.

Originally Posted by zerioustt

How tall is the ladder you used to get on that horse of yours?


First if he does have post dramatic stress they don't check that before you get on a bike. If the story is true and he did have PDS from serving this country then while not an excuse cut him some slack and let him RIP.

Originally Posted by wildchild

PTSD is not an excuse

I agree with Gas. young, stupid, and needless.

Originally Posted by fnfalman

Sorry, but PTSD isn't an excuse.

There are plenty of soldiers that served in war and have PTSDs. Not all of them act stupid in public.

While PTSD is not an excuse, and the result is almost what you'd expect in the situation. It's still extremely sad. No PTSD is nothing new, and IMO is treated like A.D.D. and used as a blanket diagnosis for every little issue that comes up.

However those that truly SUFFER from PTSD, it is no joke. It can blur the lines between reality and non. It can cause a craving, like any strong drug, for adrenaline. It's why soldiers and marines returning from the front lines flock to sport bikes, fast cars, or other adrenaline junkie hobbies.

I agree with FnFalman, millions of vets' suffered from it prior to it's Naming... however I think a lot of the reasons we didn't hear about it, was the amount of dangerous hobbies for adrenaline junkies weren't as numerous, and to be honest, after Vietnam, supporting and caring for our troops wasn't the popular thing to do like it is today.

It pains me to see any soldier/marine/airman/sailor pass for any reason, as I relate to them, and after seeing first hand what can happen to people (worked in E-Meds tent in Iraq) I can't imagine standing next to your bestfriend/wingman and watch it happen. As with all neurological disorders, we have very little idea of how/what to do. I hope, that for those that truly do suffer, we find a way of easing their pain.

I hope he rests in peace. Honestly, I hope this was more of him acting an idiot rather than being so troubled by PTSD that he was lost. That IMO would be truly disturbing