Many families waited a year to see there spouse and childrens to see mom or dad, then one day President Bush decides after they are all packed up with joy they are told to turn around and go back to Iraq now to Baghdad. Many hearts were broken that day because they did there time and were ready to return home and to troops that were taking over were there has well. WHY? cheaper to just keep them there? I miss my hubby and I am sure many do too also wives that had to stay behind..I do not believe this is fair, the family is also a strong part of the military and to just tell us to get over it they will be home in another 4 months is not right? Our troops are there taking care of there family and helping them out but who really cares about us the wives, children? Would it not be nice to consider our feelings because we sure are considering the feelings of people in Iraq.
2006-08-16 23:52:20 · 11 answers · asked by Daniela 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Was it fair to SEND them? who knows haw many more people are they gonna kill... or if THEY are gonna get killed!
F@ck Bush!!! Impeach Bush!
Love and support your soldiers, remove Bush!
2006-08-17 00:01:09 · answer #1 · answered by robertozamorab 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Who told you the military is fair. Im a military spouse and I have to put up with a lot of crap everyday and still life goes on. All the army cares is to get the job done. NOw dont get me wrong I feel for you and your family, i would hate tob e in that situation but believe me, getting mad is not going to solve anything. You will still have to wait and Im sure its not going to be 4 month theyll probably be back before that. just support your man because its not his fault and enjoy Alaska if you could do that. I lived there three years and I couldn wait to get the hell out of there. At least youll have a little extra money that you probably didnt think you were going to have.
2006-08-17 03:45:12 · answer #2 · answered by xadralix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't listen to the people who answered so rudely, they have no idea what they are talking about. Yes, it is unfair to the families and soldiers of 172d, however, that doesn't mean that it was the wrong decision. It may have been militarily necessary but you are still entitled to feel frustrated and angry. Unfortunately those feelings are not the only thing that higher level commanders must consider when making deployment and re-deployment decisions. I wish you the best of luck and hope that the additional months go by as quickly as possible.
2006-08-17 02:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by Natasha 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriends part of the 172nd. It was unfair. It might have been a little bit easier for the soldiers and the familys to accept had there been more of a notice of their extension. Theres a great site to go on, where you can post whatever your feelings re on that. bringhome172nd.org. Please email me if you feel like talking. It will be good for both of us. I pray for our soldiers everyday. god bless you, and the other familys.
2006-08-20 08:24:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it sucks and you miss him, but since when has "fair" had anything to do with serving? It certainly hasn't in my experience. Needs of the Army _ALWAYS_ come before the needs of the individual. It sounds harsh, but that's the only way the Army or any military branch functions. If every unpopular task was met with a fair/unfair decision, convoys wouldn't get driven, foot patrols wouldn't be executed, aircraft wouldn't be properly maintained, etc. Every single one of us has had to suck it up and drive on at one point or another.
And as usual, robertozamorab, SESHADRI K, erudite, and others of your ilk--you're not only assholes...you're ignorant assholes. Try actually answering questions instead of hijacking them for your own half-assed political tirades.
2006-08-17 00:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Needs of the Service
2006-08-17 00:06:37 · answer #6 · answered by kristycordeaux 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happened to my brother. His unit was in Kuwait. They had handed over all there stay behind equipment and shipped the rest home. Most had only a few days worth of clothes for travel. And they had to travel back to baghdad for 3 months.
The cheney regime hates our soldiers. Praise them, exploit them use them up and the cut their veterans benefits.
2006-08-17 02:23:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If the Army wanted them to have families they would have been issued them. I hate it when military spouses act all high and mighty like they matter.
2006-08-17 00:09:54 · answer #8 · answered by wrf3k 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Liberty, Equality & Fraternity is only for Whitehouse recognised crowds!!!!
All others are flebians!!!
Mustacheless Dictator versus lawmakers versus law breaker !!!!!!
Who is the winner???????? The dead soldier!!!!!
2006-08-17 00:20:33 · answer #9 · answered by SESHADRI K 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
a MASSIVE cricket just walked into my room.
2006-08-17 03:04:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋