2006-10-28 13:28:19 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
For the people that tell me to leave the country if I don't like it, unless you're Native American, my family was here before you so as far as I'm concerned, you're here on MY land. So get out.
2006-10-28 17:26:52 · update #1
and I'm not Mexican
2006-10-30 12:53:40 · update #2
It is shameful but I know they're in the minority and most troops are trying to do what's best.
2006-10-31 00:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by Devil 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Makes me uncomfortable to be an American. That terrorist bulls eye on the back of every American's head just got a little more well defined when the news of Americans torturing POWs came out.
I remember when I was Air Force just a short time ago, we were quite proud that we were above that spectrum of animals that tortured POWs like the 'other bad guys' did. We used that as evidence and example of a despicable enemy...one that would torture POWs is a low life scum and barbaric, and helped justify our cause.
We were trained on the Geneva Convention so we would not be that way, and to also honor and protect civilian rights...that they are not to be military targets, for example.
But now if we torture POWs, what's left of our honor? Specifically, what makes us different than the 'other despicable bad guys'? What makes us different or better than our enemies?
2006-10-28 14:34:49 · answer #2 · answered by gene_frequency 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
More than you would know, dipstick! You see, I believe if there is an expeditious way of getting information that is pertinent to saving American or allied lives, I say go for it. If it means tearing out a few finger nails to get to the truth, then that's what we do. Water boarding is an effective way of getting to the truth, too. So there too, I say go for it.
Don't give me this nonsense of protecting Americans who are captured, in that the enemy will perform these techniques on them, too. I say, they will practice these techniques and worse on them anyway. Or have you forgot the beheadings that occured over the last few years?
Yeah, I'm proud to be an American, and I'm proud of those young men brought up on torture charges. They are proud Americans. too.
2006-10-28 13:52:57 · answer #3 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My pride in being an American has little to do with the performance of troops who commit acts similar to college hazing on enemy prisoners, and it has nothing to do with troops who have been accused of committing atrocious acts against the citizens they're supposed to be protecting.
My pride is based on the magnificent performance of the other 99.99% of the troops who do an extraordinary job every day; defusing roadside bombs, rescuing kidnap victims, putting their lives on the line every day for Iraqi, Afghanistani, and American citizens. It's based on being a registered member of an administration who is putting everything on the line to make sure that freedom wins out over terrorism. It's based on being a greatful recipient of the rights & freedoms granted to all Americans by troops who have given their lives, and more, over the last couple of centuries to ensure America stays free.
2006-10-28 13:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A few bad apples do not define the USA!!! What about the other 300,000 troops out there doing their duty,, another words a small % of idiots who crack! It happens in every country!! Iraq just happens to have the most right now!! At least in America we can think for ourselves,,, were are leaders and not followers!!
2006-10-28 14:22:47 · answer #5 · answered by kitkatish1962 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it make you proud to be an American when American people (not soldiers) are brought to trial for rape, murder, drug use, drunk driving, abducting and raping/killing our children...? I could go on, but you get my point. More crimes are commited by the American public than by members of the Armed Forces. What are you going to do about that? I'm raising my children with better values and self-esteem so they won't commit crimes against their fellow man.
2006-10-28 17:04:01 · answer #6 · answered by -M- 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The American version of torture is to put a bag on your head and parade you around naked. Our version of torture is to take naked pictures of you or make you do embarrassing things with your genitals.
EVERYONE else's version of torture is to use electricity, behead people, and many other things that I have witnessed while copying tapes for Sadaam's trial which I can not talk about.
PS - If you hate America so bad - move to Iraq, or Iran, or Somalia, or Mexico. Somewhere where they do not torture POWs. Somewhere where they torture everyday citizens.
2006-10-28 15:26:47 · answer #7 · answered by AVD 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not an American but do you honestly believe the US is the ONLY country to do this? Give your head a shake! There probably isn't a country out there who doesn't!
2006-10-28 14:59:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What bothers me is how the term "torture" is applied in these scenarios.
If we deprive a prisoner of sleep, or waterboard him, or use sensory deprivation, it's considered torture and wrong.
When terrorists chop off body parts, break bones, and burn bodies, the term 'torture' is never brought up.
There comes a time when you have to fight fire with fire; we've been too lenient for too long.
2006-10-28 13:59:53 · answer #9 · answered by sarge 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After walking through Saddam's torture chambers at Abu Grahib, maybe they were tempted to torture Saddam's politicians that condoned the mass graves.
2006-10-28 13:46:02 · answer #10 · answered by angrygramma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋