Do people in the US see that there is an outcry within the military against this war?

Question

Army First Lt. Ehren Watada became the first officer to go public with his refusal to deploy to Iraq on June 8.

I feel, a tip of the iceberg,” said Watada. “I would like to see all of [the troops who oppose the war] come out, whether they were discharged from the military or had gone AWOL or dropped out of the rolls, to come together. Once people see that, they'll realize that not everybody is going along with the status quo.”

Hey ********, you don't know anything about me, so shut up. What do you know? You just don't get it... you will someday son, you will.

War makes good people crazy, if you can't see that, I don't know what military you are in... perhaps Sweden?

Answer 1

One officer who is afraid of his own troops because of his own misconduct.

These losers have been claiming that they are the 'tip of the iceberg' for 3 years.

For a reality check - simply look at the Army's re-enlistment numbers. If there were as many disgruntled soldier as you hope - the Army would not be 15% over this years goal for re-enlisting troops already.

Answer 2

That group of maybe 5 persons would not do much to dissuade the general public from the support they have for the war. Since you are NOT in the military I will ENLIGHTEN you. Most of us support the war and the President when in comes to military decision. Watada serves at the "pleasure of the president" to support and defend the Constitution of the U.S. against all enemies foreign and domestic. That was an oath that officer made and now he or she has violated it and will probably be forced out since they don't stand behind their word. Not someone that I would want in the military. What might happened if the may people who opposed WWII had up and left the service(there were quite a few) or worse mutinied? I don't think a coup is what you are really asking for, so why don't you think some more about your words and actions, you obviously have not put enough enlightened thought into it.

Answer 3

I am in the military and currently deployed. I don't see any outcry against this war. There are some people in the military who do not think we should be here but there are many more who believe strongly in what we are fighting for. I am a company commander and most of my soldiers have chosen to re-enlist while they are over here.

The problem with LT Watada is that you make a commitment when you join the military. I think that anyone who refuses to honor that commitment brings dishonor on themselves. This isn't a tip of the iceberg - this is one officer who has forgotten (or never knew) what honor meant.

I have read many other anti-military questions from you. What experience do you have in the mililtary?

Answer 4

There has been outcry against every war we've been in within the military, desert storm had people that went AWOL to not deploy, people during WWI and WWII shot themselves in the foot to go home, but when you hear about these things is when the American public has already lost intrest in the war. Once public oppinion drops, so does the moral or every soldier, marine, sailor, and airman in the military.

Answer 5

for decades American authorities has placed troops and bases everywhere in the globe. the large difference between Yugoslavia and Afghanistan/Iraq is that over 3000 individuals have died in Bush’ conflict at the same time as a handful died in Clinton’s. To refresh your memory, there replaced into no large American outcry at the same time as Bush presented that he replaced into invading Afghanistan. The outcry got here about at the same time as he presented that we'd invade Iraq which usa no human being quite seen as a severe probability to our protection. Are human beings now pissed-off that American infantrymen are lack of life in Iraq 9 years later? properly what do you imagine; shouldn’t they be? In examining a number of your posts you sound like a guy who quite doesn’t understand a lot about some thing.

Answer 6

1 person and you claim there's an "outcry" in the military?

Like people have said there have always been people in the military that don't want to go to war, mainly because they don't wanna put themselves in harm's way.

Which begs the question, why join the military if you will just go AWOL if your government needs you? Kinda like being hired at a restaurant then quitting when they ask to you prepare or serve food.

People ought to go in realizing that this is their job, their duty, it's what they signed up for.

Answer 7

One coward afraid to go to war after swearing his allegiance to defend & support the country does not an outcry make. It does make a coward looking for any excuse not to have to help defend his fellow Americans who are doing their duty. He gave up his choice when he swore that oath. He was fine in Korea on easy duty but war is not a video game & he should have thought of that before volunteering.The others - there have always been cowards & slackards in every war, they are of no concicence. No one is asking this Lt's opinion on the war. I hope he gets a maximum sentence. As a mother of an Army Lt. I would be ashamed for him to not fulfill his duty at whatever cost.

Answer 8

Personally I'd like to be on the guy's firing squad. That's disgraceful, especially for an officer. You'll find that while no one likes combat, there is overwhelming support for the war & the larger missions we're there for. I think the military needs enforce the UCMJ to the full extent, including cowardess in the face of the enemy. You don't make political choices when you're in uniform, it;s not a debate, you snap to & move out. You're statement is absolutely BS, and so it the lack of severe prosecution for anyone similar to this coward.

Answer 9

We all dont join the military for the same reason, but we all made a commitment. wether we want to go to the sandbox or not, wether we want to kill or not, wether we support the war or not, as soldiers, it is not our place to say. For an LT to say that is discraceful to the uniform he wears. I dont want to leave my fiancee or my family, but i made a commitment to my country that i will do what is asked of me and a commitment to my soldiers to lead them into the battlefield wether we want to or not. I do my job, they do theirs, we come home together. thats our goal
"Older men declare war, but it is the young that must fight and die." Herbert Hoover

Answer 10

hey...war is hell...no doubt. but we havent figured out a better solution to resolve conflicts...

no body likes war but they are usually fought for good reasons that arent apparent til its over....

this war is another in the long line of religious wars....more wars have been fought over religion than anything else..


and freedom ain't free....if you enjoy living in the USA, the greatest nation on earth.....many people died giving you that freedom and enjoyment...so hug a veteran someday..

and why do i have to push " 1 " for English ...in this country....i dont get it