It's a volunteer Army, they chose to be where they are. And some of them are committing war crimes.
2006-09-20 06:51:54 · 21 answers · asked by martin 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Having been in the volunteer military I can tell you that these troops are not necessarily choosing to be where they are. They chose to serve their country and I salute them for that. This nation's leadership chose to send them to Iraq. A soldier cannot day no once he or she is a soldier.
2006-09-20 06:54:35 · answer #1 · answered by toff 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because, given the chain of command, the troops were not the ones to make the decision to invade, or in fact, make any of the decisions. They also volunteered not knowing where they might be asked to serve. Some join up out of a sincere desire to protect their country, while others are looking for job opportunities - both of these being admirable goals.
But if there were a particular soldier, sailor or marine who joined up with the specific intent of killing Iraqis as part of an on-going mendacious debacle, then, no, I don't suppose I could support that particular member of the troops.
2006-09-20 13:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by Koko Nut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would not be in this situation if it were not for Bush policy.
It is easy to support the troops but hard to support a murderer like Bush .
He is responcible for destabizing an entire nation and the resulting deaths .
The troops are following orders and even military commanders have disagreed with Bush .Past and present many do not believe the war is going smoothly and have asked for two things .More troops or to pull out . Both of which bush has denied .
2006-09-20 13:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by playtoofast 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not support the cause the troops fight for. I support the troops coming home safely. I support their families waiting here, praying for their healthy return. I support their commitment to their country and to their post and their bravery.
In fact in this way I hope we support all the troops on BOTH sides of the fight. That the war ends soon and with as few casualties as possible.
2006-09-20 14:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica C 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I support the troops because alot of them joined after 9-11 because they wanted to go after the people who had hurt our country.They were lied to the same as everyone else.They are kids 18,19,20, seeing things no one should ever see or experience and their lives are forever going to be altered by what they do over there.They will never look at life the same way again. I feel sorry that their loyalty and pride in their country is being manipulated.Even if they are committing war crimes, you cant judge what they are doing without being in their place.They are scared too.
2006-09-20 13:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by stephaniemariewalksonwater 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once you enlist, you are no longer a volunteer. You may choose not to go to war, but then you would be subject to military punishment; such as prison time or being dishonorably discharged.
With this said, as a citizen of the nation, one should support the troops. If it was not for them, and their willingess to serve, we would all be subject to the draft, and perhaps, you would be over their fighting in their place.
2006-09-20 13:57:36 · answer #6 · answered by strider89406 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I support the troops because they are almost all good people and are serving their country - perhaps with their lives. They chose to be in the military, they took the oath, but they didn't choose to go to war. The president did that, and the congress allowed it. They are two separate issues.
2006-09-20 14:05:04 · answer #7 · answered by notme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,
some people think that they are two entirely different things. However people who do support the troops but oppose the War in Iraq must be careful to ensure that their words don't hurt and or offend the troops and their efforts. Sometimes the line between opposition to a war effort and becoming Lord Haw Haw is crossed unknowingly by anti-war protesters the likes of Cindy Sheehan and Jane Fonda.
2006-09-20 13:56:21 · answer #8 · answered by Masterwooten 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
SOME is the key word, many of our service people have signed up to PROTECT the rest of us.
I think however much you disagree with the war you must support the service men and women that volenteer to ensure the dangers in these countries do not reach our shores.
Read If I die in a combat zone by Tim O'Brien, about the Vietnam war, he didn't agree with the war but still served his country.
We need to remember that Sadam cut doctors fingers off for disagreeing with him, do you agree with that?
2006-09-20 13:58:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because I feel that the blame lays with the person in charge. For example the saying " Don't kill the messenger ". Those men and women for the most part enrolled in the military to better their life, from money for college or training in a specific skill they could use later in life for employment. They didn't sign up to kill, just look at all the Army recruitment commercials on TV they are constantly soliciting the benefits as " Preparing You For Life " but in reality its " Preparing You to Take A Life "
2006-09-20 13:53:35 · answer #10 · answered by The Angry Stick Man 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋