"When Minds Snap," America's Silly Story About the Effects of War on Soldiers

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"When Minds Snap," America's Silly Story About the Effects of War on Soldiers

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45 minutes

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Nov 9, 2009

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A discussion that begins with an article in the New York Times' "Week in Review" and ends with a different explanation of how war effects those who fight humanity's endless wars.

Released:

Nov 9, 2009

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