Is it just making the statement? Seems like it to me. What does anyone do besides talk? Dump on anything to do with the war and their efforts, then "but, I support the troops".
2006-07-12 10:00:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I find it interesting that several say "pay taxes". What would you do if you didn't support them - refuse to pay taxes? As I suspected many have no idea what support the troops means. I don't think it is just paying taxes and putting a bumper sticker on your car.
BTW - I am a veteran of the Americal Division in Vietnam - '69 and '70. And at least the troops coming back now are not told to take off their uniforms before traveling, to keep from getting spit on!
2006-07-12 11:07:29 · update #1
I personally have sent care packages, have become pen-pals with some of them, thank them if I see one of them in the airport or elsewhere.
Besides, I'm a military wife and so I'm supporting our troops is a personal thing to me. People shouldn't only reach out to Armed Forces during a time of war, they should reach out to them all the time. When I think about supporting the troops, I don't feel that's limited to just those in Iraq, but at every base around the world.
I think the the biggest way to support them is just reaching out and letting them know we stand by them, and they will be welcomed beck home to a country that loves them.
2006-07-12 10:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by Naples_6 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It can be considered just a statement, and some people might say they support the troops but then are totally against the war. There are a lot of people in this country that have a personal meaning to the statement "I support our troops." These are the people that have loved ones fighting in the war, and do things like work with the USO and send care packages overseas.
2006-07-12 17:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by princesskate235 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As it is used by most people who proudly proclaim it, the phrase "support our troops" is meant to imply that we should not make them feel as if we are not appreciative of their presence abroad by objecting to the purpose of their mission. In other words, it's supposed to mean "don't object to the war because you would be making them feel as if they're fighting for an unjust cause."
But we all know that's a load of crap. If one truly wanted to "support our troops," one would want their safety foremost. Where is the safest place for them to be? Out there getting killed one by one in a guerilla war, or back home with their families? Would bringing them home make the US more vulnerable to attack, as some claim? How is that even remotely logical?
If you really want to "support our troops," you would want them to be free from the emotional and mental anguish of living in a 24/7 warzone, rather than worrying about sparing their feelings about fighting for an unjust cause. The ones who do survive are coming back with PTSD like you wouldn't believe. They may be physically alive, but they're psychologically scarred for life. The last thing on their mind is the opinion of the American public regarding the legitimacy of the war. They just want to serve their country and lead productive, normal lives. So give all our nation's veterans your respect and admiration, but more importantly, give them jobs, families, homes, opportunities, healthcare--REAL, material support, not some meaningless bumper sticker. That's real patriotism.
2006-07-12 17:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by wickerprints 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liberals separate the individual from the uniform. That way they get to trash the troops but 'support' the people wearing the uniforms. It's all just BS anyway.
2006-07-12 17:04:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be "one of the troops" and yes there is such a thing as supporting our troops but not the war.
I joined to serve our country before our country was led by a warmonger. I don't agree with the war but my friends are over there, doing what they have to do and I support them.
2006-07-12 17:04:43 · answer #5 · answered by Misty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My tax dollars support them.
Btw, I don't support the war and I DONT support the troops!!! I am ex-military and I would have taken a court martial before occupying a country for no reason and murdering their innocent civilians.
2006-07-12 17:11:51 · answer #6 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every tax payer supports the troops
2006-07-12 17:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by pretty_brown_eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's just a matter of acknowledging that what they are doing is difficult, so they are brave, and that it is important in some way. It's ok to disagree with the President for going to war and it's ok to disagree with the way the war is being waged. This is, after all, America, land of the "free". But we should still have respect for the people who are there doing the fighting.
2006-07-12 17:05:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me its writing to them. There are programs where you can write to troops. Some families have disowned their children for fighting in this war. For others its praying for them. I guess it depends on the person.
Just because you support the troops does not mean you support the war.
2006-07-12 17:04:54 · answer #9 · answered by dsm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supporting the troops can be done by simply thanking them for their service when you can. There are support groups that can help you get in touch with service people. Remember them in your prayers.
2006-07-12 17:02:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋