It’s been the Summer of American Hysteria, and given that it’s a presidential election year, fall probably won’t offer much respite.

Some talking heads are comparing it to the 1930s, what with the economic highs and lows and the social-class divides. Others have beat us over the head with 1968 comparisons, because of the rage and anger on the streets and the strife involving police and protests. Still others are saying that something like this in American history is completely unprecedented, which is sorta cool, if not entirely comforting. We all want to live in interesting times, but only a twisted few want to live in the end times.

It’s been a difficult summer for the veterans’ community in particular. “Are Vets Violent?” screamed the headlines in the aftermath of the... Read More