ONLY CoNSERVATIVES ANSWER THIS QUESTION.?

Question

I am conservative but I have to raise the flag on the whole Iraq thing. Why are we still losing innocent Americans for politics? Would you be willing to lose your son/daughter to secure Bagdhad? ONLY CONSERVATIVES ANSWER!!!

Answer 1

As background info, let me tell you that I am not just a Republican, but a Utah Republican, which means I make most Republicans look like flaming liberals.
I have given the War in Iraq a lot of thought, and have reached the conclusion that three years ago it was the right decision to go to war, and that today, those reasons stand as strong and as clear as they were three ago.
You see, this army we have occupying Iraq is different than any other type the world has ever seen. This isn't an army motivated because they want land, or wealth, or just because they like killing. History has seen all too much of that kind of army. But this army fights for the freedom of other people. An Englishman will fight for Britian. A Frenchman will fight for France. But an American fights for mankind. They fight for the belief that all human beings have value. That is why we are in Iraq. Not for the oil, imperialism or just to bully another nation. We are there as an army out to set other people free. We must not lose sight of, or forget that that is what we are fighting for. I am 18, almost 19 years old, well within the drafting age, but if I were called upon to serve my country, I would do so with a clear conscience and pride. I don't expect many, or even any of you who read this to agree with what I say, but I recall with pride the words of Alfred Lord Tennyson, who said, "my strength has the strength of ten because my heart is pure.

Answer 2

Well if you were a true conservative you would know that Iraq is not about politics. Iraq and Afghanistan are important to the war on terror. First of all, both countries are acting like a terrorist magnet, drawing terrorists to our serviceman so they can be killed. More important is that we are drawing terrorist from Iran.

If you look on a map you will see that Afghanistan and Iraq are on both sides of Iran. Having two possible democracy on either side of Iran makes the Iranian government very nervous. They cannot fight a war on two fronts, let alone three.

And remember, that it was bin Laden who built Mujahideen and other terrorist camps, but it was Iranian intelligence that trained the fighters. Moreover, they are still the primary financiers of terrorist activities. They always have been.

Answer 3

The son/daughter thing is not fair.

I would go myself and that is the real test. I am too old now, but I was active and reserve Army during the cold war and I would go now if needed.

This radical-Muslim problem has to be dealt with or we won't have much of a world to give to our sons and daughters. I am not saying that I think we always have had the best strategy, I don't. But the thing is that our enemy thinks that Iraq is important, so the overall decision to go there wasn't horrible.

Answer 4

Well, I don't know about you, but 9/11 pretty much showed me what is thought of America. They all hate us and want to kill us. We are over there showing them we are not weak and scared and will not back down from their terrorism. It's not just to secure Baghdad, it is the whole freedom issue for everyone. It was to get Saddam out of power and Osama is next. Anyway, NO, I would not WANT to lose my son or daughter to a war, but when they are old enough and choose to go to war, then I would have to accept that and be thankful that they are willing to risk their lives for everyone's freedom.And I am so thankful to all who have already done that. I'm thankful to their families too. I feel secure with Bush and what he is doing for our safety and freedom. Everyone talks about what they would do if they were president and what Bush is doing wrong. It's easy to SAY what you would do, if you were president, but until you're actually voted in as president, I doubt you can say what you would do!!Some people can't clean their room, or keep a job, but will tell you what they would do if they were president!!!

Answer 5

The war in a Iraq is a small piece in a large puzzle. the large puzzle is stability in the middle east. The middle east poses the biggest threat to American security. Iraq is only the first of many wars to come. War with Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, and Palestine is inevitable.

Answer 6

I am willing to support our military, my son does serve and has been in Bagdhad twice, first time when it went down.

I still flag the flag that flew over Bagdhad.

Answer 7

For one thing, you can't join the military unless you're 18, which means you're an adult and your parents have no say in the matter. It's your choice to risk your life for your country. As far as us being in Iraq, that's debateable and I can see the pros and cons of being there.

Answer 8

No. I would not sacrifice a child to secure a city in a country where we are not wanted. The vast majority of Iraqis, counting both sides of the civil/sectarian war, do not want us there. We have no national interests there, and securing the city will not advance any US goals.

So, if the only benefit will be to Iraq, and they don't want us there, I would not expect anyone to die in a pointless waste of life.

Answer 9

A. Our troops signed on voluntarily and they know the risks.

B. We are not over there for politics, we are over there to ensure the security of a new democracy and would leave as soon as asked by the Iraqi Govt, when they felt they were capable of handling security.

C. I would risk my children and myself. If they were of age, its their choice anyway to enlist. Loss of life sometimes is the only way to ensure our way of life and continued existence. If you have a problem with that, take it up with George Washington.

Answer 10

Depends. Do we help people based on whether we need them for something, or based on whether they need us for something? If the question of whether the Iraq war is right or wrong is decided by our motivation, then it is probably wrong. But if it is decided by the needs of the Iraqi people, then we must continue at this point.