2006-09-17 15:53:57 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Do you think George Bush would do it with his daughters?
2006-09-17 15:54:53 · update #1
Or any other republican?
2006-09-17 15:55:25 · update #2
I got a thumb down for this question..what the..?
2006-09-17 16:06:29 · update #3
This is easy....
I support the war. I'm also married to a soldier. I've already "sent" him to war 3 times. My daughter wants to be a Pediatrician that works at a military hospital. I have nothing but encouragement for that.
And by the way, this is a career that you volunteer for. Nobody makes you join or go. It's personal choice and that should be respected.
2006-09-17 16:56:50 · answer #1 · answered by HEartstrinGs 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I support the war, and yes I am a republican. My husband leaves for his second deployment to Iraq in 5 weeks. Also, I am prior military. I am a disabled veteran or I would still be enlisted and probably in Iraq. My younger brother is a tanker in the army and pending deployment. I have several friends and people that I care about who are rotating into and out of Iraq deployments. Now having said that, let me also clarify that I do have concerns with some "issues" surrounding the invasion of Iraq, ect. However, my personal political views will never effect my support of the military
2006-09-18 11:50:17 · answer #2 · answered by Susan D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has been there twice by his own choice, I supported him all the way. Do I want him to go back? No, but if he said he wanted to I would support him. I was just at Ft. Benning not two weeks ago at his drill Sgt graduation. I couldn't have been more proud of him than at the moment he walked across the stage and recieved his diploma. If I was of acceptable age by the army I would be waiting in line to get there myself. As for Bush, why don't you ask him yourself since he is the only one who could answer that question. I am a Bush and war supporter but my guess would be "no". I wouldn't send my daughter there if she were old enough to go. If she signed up to go I would see her off with my blessing but I would be crying like a baby.
2006-09-17 19:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by shel_bug66 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a son and several cousins serving in Iraq right now. So, does that answer your question. If I were younger, I would reup and go over there, to keep some young person at home, but the price of freedom is not cheap.
American blood has paid for in for over 225 years. The right to speak out for or against something, freedom of religion, all bought and paid for with blood.
If you think the price is too high, I would encourage you to relocate to some third world country of your choice where you have no rights, no guarantees, no welfare, and you either work or starve.
God Bless America
Semper Fi
2006-09-17 17:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by bigmikejones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be proud and scared out of my mind. But if that is what they want to do - I'd support them.
Being that my husband is military - I'm not going to join. His career comes first at this point.
I am amazed by those who do have dual military families - and besides - we don't have anyone to watch our children in the event we were both gone.
Answerman - you are incorrect about us lying when saying yes.
We support the war in this home. As well as the President.
And the person is correct about the President's daughters - they are under secret service protection. What - they are supposed to send the whole group to basic training? Would then secret service have to participate in basic training?
2006-09-17 16:03:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a twenty year U.S military veteran who was around from the tail end of Nam through Desert storm I wholeheartedly oppose the war in Iraq for a large number of tactical and strategic reasons. My daughters decision to enlist was her own, and I support her right to make her own decisions. The problem is that we have no achievable military objective there, our best and our brightest are dieing to no purpose since the only actual objective we had, the removal from power of Saddam, was long since achieved. Bush has created a new Viet Nam, we can only hope his successors have enough sense to end it.
2006-09-24 15:57:55 · answer #6 · answered by rich k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question...My parents didn't want me to join the military when I did, but have supported my decision and are just as proud of me any way... I have 2 sons now and If they decide to go I will let them. Not because of my service or because I want to keep up a tradition, but because eventually its their life and they must live it for themselves...My calling in the Military is not my sons, but I would support them if they do as i have supported peoples dicisions not to (Like my brother, My spouse, some of my cousins, and friends.) I do want to say that I am not usually a democrat or republican, Im AN AMERICAN!!!! I serve because other can not or will not and it is my job to insure they dont have to. It is also my job to insure the troops under my command (even those senior to me) get 100% of what i can give to insure they have a chance to get home. Serving isn't about politics, and never has been. Its about doing a job to the best of our abilities. If the President will or will not send his daughters to the military thats his business not mine, nor yours to critisize. The question is will you serve if called or wont you... No one can pressure you to serve or not to IT IS ALL ABOUT YOUR OWN CALLING IN LIFE. Not what anyone else wants you to do... Think on that for a bit!!! I chose to serve, The President chose to serve at one time, Several congress men and women served at one time, or other. Many people have served, and would still serve if they could, but not all. That is all you need to know... Thanks for the question and "Your welcome" for the right to ask this question veterans and we servicemen and women currently protect with our lives (even if we dont want to). Thank the vets and service people for what they do, They deserve it!
2006-09-17 21:24:54 · answer #7 · answered by eldertrouble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew it was just a matter of time before some fool asked this question.
First of all it does not matter if we personally support the war or not, because people in this country do not send their children off to war. We have an all volunteer military that for the past 5 years all branches have exceeded their enlistment goals.
If it's not your kids that fight our wars then whose children do you want to go to battle?
2006-09-17 16:22:08 · answer #8 · answered by gizzardout 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you asking if the politicians that support this war are willing to send their sons/daughters to fight in this war? The answer is no. They only support it because of the money involved. They don't believe in any idea of democracy or freedom. How can they preach freedom and support an illegal occupation of country? They're just a bunch of power hungry cowards who have set themselves on such high pedestals that they are very far removed from reality and have no idea what it is to suffer. They don't care about the people that died there. They are just a bunch of numbers to them. As long as they can enjoy a weekend on their yacht, they are happy with the world.
2006-09-17 16:10:54 · answer #9 · answered by ailolyen 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
My son is a Marine. We both support the war in Iraq. I know you hear a lot differently from the media, but I haven't met one military personnel that doesn't believe in what they are doing. Seriously. They all think being in Iraq sucks, and they want to come home, but they get why they are there, know the risks, and recognize what must be done.
2006-09-17 15:58:25 · answer #10 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋