Growing Trend – A Journal survey of the 33 largest states by population found 19 have data for 2008. In all, those 19 reported a total of 15,335 suicides in 2008, up about 2.3% from the previous year.Thirteen states, accounting for 30% of the U.S. population, reported more suicides in 2008. In Florida, for instance, suicides were up 6%, in Georgia, up 2.3%, and in North Carolina, up 7.8%. In six smaller states, which account for about 9.5% of the population, the number of suicides fell.
Suicide and Recession
A Wall Street Journal survey of big states finds more suicides in the recessionary year of 2008 than in 2007.
The precise reasons for the rise in suicides aren’t yet known. But suicide rates have historically risen during tough economic times, when unemployment is high, suicide experts say.
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Sounds like we should include this in our Christmas cards to members of congress and the other liberals
Wow~ I cannot believe people will commit suicide over debt and joblessness. I was laid off in July and since my education is so specialized (lawyer), it has been hard to find another job. I have debt too, I was so stupid to have the government fund my education to the tune of $100,000. However, I guess my outlook is stronger. I know things could be worse and they can get better. At least I have a home and food. I have heard that the more educated you are, the better you are able to handle your problems before they become too big. But, I believe if you are a strong person, then you can fix things. Cheers.
That's really sad. It just goes to show, though, how important the survivalist mentality is even during your daily life. Prepping for the worst (natural disaster, full civilizational collapse) can help you cope with the hard (unemployment, divorce, etc.).
i dont know where to put this,but i just had to tell you baout it. in the minden louisiana minden press herald, there is a story about a man who got his wallet stolen in a grocery store. what makes this so interesting is what the man said his wallet contained. that was $520.00 cash and his food stamp card. i can think of only a few times in my life that ive had $520.00 cash in my pocket.ive never had food stamps. does anybody know this works?
If I were to fall into that much financial trouble, I believe I would just relocate my preps to a remote location and disappear from the view of the beast. If it can't find you, it can't control you.
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