Their family members are turning against the war too. Why? Just because they (Military Members ) go back to Iraq 3 or 4 times that should make them turn against the war? What is going on here?
2006-09-19 07:36:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
First hand experience is the only way to know for sure. One might deduce that the conventional military response can not and will not adequately deal with the guerrilla tactics employed. Vietnam is the historical example.
2006-09-19 07:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by ews99999 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm a military wife, so the war is certainly a topic of frequesnt discussion in the house, on the phone and at the bus stop.
I have yet to meet a soldier, sailor or airman who, after having done a deployment for the war, have come back to say they disagree with the war. Quite the opposite....once they have been there and come back, most military members will say they realize how much of a difference our troops make in the region.
Where the dissent is coming from, however, is how the war has been handled from the beginning. Military members were lied to just like the general public, sent into battle without the appropriate protection or information. Families are left with little information on the where abouts or safety of their miliary member, often finding out more from CNN then they do from their own commands. And, while the general feel of the country was extremely supportive of the military and the sacrifices of it's members after 9/11 and the beginning of the war, this support has waned in recent months. The public's anger and frustration should be directed to the government and military leadership...not to the enlisted men and women who are doing a job they feel strongly about doing. And all this at a time when the military pay and benefits have been unable to keep up with the general economy. SO yes,many of us are frustrated with the reasons and the government who decide where we go and what we do, but we know that our involvement has made life better for millions of people.
2006-09-19 15:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
YOU are the one against the war or any military, Erudite. You constantly come on here trying to start things and get reactions from people. Your game is sick and old.
That said, we've been in the Army 18 years. He's deployed 3 times, so far. We don't hate military life, nor do we hate war. Nobody we know is against the war and we know alot of people. In this long of a career, that happens. Those that have turned their back on this war probably joined for the benefits. Now that they're asked to do their job, they don't like it. I met one of those the other day, in fact. But he was on his way out, so one less to worry about.
Just because you couldn't handle a military career and play with the big boys, doesn't mean everyone thinks the way you do. Once again, I suggest you seek professional help. People like you only bring morale down. You do nothing to deserve the freedoms and rights you have.
2006-09-19 18:30:23 · answer #3 · answered by HEartstrinGs 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My son is in the military and we don't know many active members that are against the war, most I have talked to beleive it is something that we believe needs to be won to protct America from the Islamic Extremists. He also says that most of the Iraq citizens are for the war too but the terrorists are trying to kill them too.
2006-09-19 14:45:07 · answer #4 · answered by jerry39 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because the media only wants to show negativity toward the war. In the real world I rarely hear of soldiers against the war. My husband is a soldier and I am very proud of him. He joined to serve our country not as a last resort.
To those who joined to make a better life for yourself, you make us proud. What you do everyday is amazing and is helping our future. You should be proud of yourselves and don't let people who have nothing better to do than bash the war on their little computer put you down. You are true hero's
2006-09-19 19:45:35 · answer #5 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why are so many active military turning against the war?
Because Fighting for peace ... is like making love for virginity.
Truth be told the fact that our military is micro managed from Washington leaves them unable to do their jobs,
Once you have seen the elephant its little fum to see him again,,,,
GtheB (oldFart) Jarheaded combat vet VN
Allways support the troops, blame the politicians...
2006-09-19 23:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by GtheB 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In today's military, too many entered it because they could not get any other job. When they found out they may actually have to go into battle, their yellow bellies start to show. Fortunately, this is a small minority. All the military I have spoke with KNOW that what we are doing there is right, and needed.
2006-09-19 14:40:15 · answer #7 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
We are not. We are frustrated. We see no end in sight. It is hard leaving your three year old daughter for a year to fight in a war. We all signed up voluntarily, but that doesn't make the process any easier.
And no, most people I know in the military left good jobs to live a less selfish life.
2006-09-19 14:47:12 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Meme ♥ 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Name One.
2006-09-19 17:38:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
my husband is in the military and we don't know many active members that are against the war, its something that we believe needs to be won
2006-09-19 14:40:47 · answer #10 · answered by AFwife 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋