It bothers every time I voice opposion to the war that I'm told I hate US troops despite the fact I have numerous friends who serve proudly.
2006-07-26 22:10:41 · 10 answers · asked by miggity182 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Anti-Iraq invasion does not follow that you are anti-soldiers. People just misinterpret that you are disliking the military. You are just against the issue on Iraq but not against the soldiers being fielded thereat. You have a good point.
2006-07-26 22:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know....I think it's some sort of emotional tactic to try and get those who are against the war to support the war.
I'm with you....I may not agree with the war but that doesn't mean I don't care about the troops. If anything the troops (and other people involved) are a large reason why I don't support the war....I don't think anyone should die going to war for questionable reasons.
2006-07-27 05:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by laetusatheos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everybody assumes that. I don't. However, I do have a problem with the war protesters who say that soldiers are "dying for nothing" in Iraq. That is the worst thing one can say to a soldier. They aren't "dying for nothing", they're serving their country! Whether one agrees with the war or not, there's no denying that these men and women are serving their country, and doing their job.
2006-07-27 08:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I am against the war. But they can't chastise me; I am a decorated Vietnam War veteran.
The fact is, Bush had no reason to go to war. If you notice, when he answers a question, he knows more than anybody else. It gripes my A$$ that he thinks he is the ever knowing. Oh my God, I hate it when he shakes his as if he is Billy Bad A$$.
The fact is, congress had better tie Bush's blood stained hands, or they will be finding themselves out of a job.
I invite Americans to vote against anybody who supports Bush, whether it is a senate or congress race.
Speak up America; let your vote do the talking.
2006-07-27 05:21:31 · answer #4 · answered by Calvin of China, PhD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think everyone assumes that. The anit-war movement during the sixties and seventies made a huge strategic error when they came up with the "baby-killer" stuff and spit on returning soldiers. Rightly or wrongly, we still live with the fallout from that attitude today.
2006-07-27 05:14:08 · answer #5 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you first hand my name is SGT wagner i am a member of the 4-319 airborne and i get letters from americans all the time saying how much they appreciate us. its dumb stuff on the news that we see like that group of people that travel to soldiers funerals and hold signs like thanks god for IEDs improvised explosive devices. the number one killer of soldiers in IRAQ. but make no mistake we know you guys back us up and we love you
2006-07-27 05:18:20 · answer #6 · answered by Geology RockstaRR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
agree or disagree thats up to you but since don't agree that does not mean you haven't showed support for the troops.
2006-07-27 05:15:22 · answer #7 · answered by wicked jester 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that at all.
I PREFER more dissent. Dissent keeps people honset.
However...... I don't think people like Code Pink or International A.N.S.W.E.R. really respect the troops.
2006-07-27 05:18:43 · answer #8 · answered by Mortis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know, right?? Assumptions are the Mother of All Fuckups, and when you assume, it makes an a$$ out of you (u) and me.
2006-07-27 08:41:24 · answer #9 · answered by powersbt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These people are un-thinking idiots. They do it to try to 'shut you up' so that other people won't hear your views
2006-07-27 05:12:35 · answer #10 · answered by Ferret 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋