What does it mean to "support our troops"?

Question

In previous wars it meant buying bonds or volunteering for the USO or taking a job in a munitions plant. What does it mean now?

Answer 1

When George W. Bush says it, it means supporting HIM in his effort to make the USA effectively a one-party state, to make dissent seen as treason, to diminish privacy, freedom of the press, and hobble democracy. And to give him free rein to raid the treasury, mortgage our grandkid's future to the Chinese, and assure cheap immigrant labor to his pals in agriculture and industry.

To me it means raising solders' pay, supplying them with proper gear, assuring their safety, not lying to them about the purpose of the war, funding the VA adequately, assuring sufficient troops to do the job, and bringing them home quickly.

Answer 2

To my mind it means to appreciate the selflessness and dedication of those who serve, no matter where you stand on the war.

here's one way:
http://operation-helmet.org/

another would be to write your representatives demanding restoration of the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center funding recently HALVED in the latest federal budget.

“It is absolutely inexcusable that lawmakers would slash funding during a time of war for a research center that is earning its keep by addressing the exact types of injuries our troops are suffering,” Jim Mueller VFW commander-in-chief said.

“More than 12,000 servicemen and women have been exposed to horrendous explosions in Iraq and Afghanistan that have caused more than half of our casualties. Better tactics, body armor and battlefield medicine are saving more lives, but there’s no safety net that’s practical or employable that can prevent fragile human bodies from suffering traumatic and oftentimes lifelong injuries,” he said.

Traumatic brain injury has been repeatedly referred to as the signature wound of the Iraq war.

Answer 3

I was wondering that myself. Similar to the Vietnam war, the American population is not required to go out of the way to sacrifice on the home front.

The difference now, from Vietnam, is that people "appreciate" the sacrifice our soldiers make, not spitting on returning soldiers, etc.

Support in minor wars is more emotional, less physical.

I wonder what will happen if we have to start rationing or instituting a draft to make ends meet?

Answer 4

It means just what it says. You don't really think the they are over there b/c they want to be do you???? No they are over there b/c they enlisted to bring you your freedom and your rights and our troops have no say. Once they are enlisted they have to follow orders, reguardless what those orders are. So it means just that. SUPPORT THEM, let them know that even if you feel we should not be there that you stand behind them 100%. I have 5 family members over there and let me assure you, not one of them is over there by choice. So just let them know they are appreciated, send them care packages, when you see them on the streets, just say THANX. That is what it means.
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Answer 5

Its a tool used by bush to get the herd into believing that this war had nothing to do with oil

Answer 6

It can still mean those things. It can also mean writing a letter to a soldier overseas and letting them know they are in your heart. It can mean what ever you want it to mean.

Answer 7

puting one of those stickers on your car, and then complain about the war every 2 seconds

Answer 8

to hope they return safely. to wish the best for them and their family. And if you see them...say "Good job" and "We're proud of you"...not "You are a Nazi" or anything derogatory.

Answer 9

support 'War'

Answer 10

Depends on who you ask and what they've been fed...