Until you lose someone you love in this war you can not get on this site and put down those of us who think the war is not worth the lives lost. My son is serving in Iraq and NOTHING would be worth me losing him, NOTHING.
We lost lives in NYC and now we chase it with 3,000 soldiers lost. All had families that morn their loss. Could you deal with the death of someone close to you? Would you still like this war?
2006-10-30 04:37:22 · 19 answers · asked by Nevada Pokerqueen 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
By the way, I do support him 100%, I do cry when he gets off the plane, and Yes I tell him how proud of him I am. I support him but now a senseless war. It has nothing to do with NYC.
2006-10-30 05:25:38 · update #1
I value what my son does. He was destined to be a soldier so I did not stand in his way when he made the decision at 14. But I am tired of hearing how all soldiers are in favor of this war, that is not what I hear at all.
2006-10-30 14:55:34 · update #2
First of all, it's not "coldness" when referring to casualties of war. It's the hard cold facts, maybe. I've been married to a soldier for 18 years. I know what the risks are. I know that I could lose him at any time. I still completely support and believe in what he does. It's never crossed my mind to ask him to get out. In answer to your question, yes, I could deal with the loss of him. Why?? Because he loves what he does and he believes in it. Protecting the people of America, their rights and freedoms, is what he does. While he battles on a foreign land, he hopefully can ensure that there's no more attacks on American soil. I believe in this war. I believe in what he does. God forbid I lost him, yes, I'd still believe in the reason for this war.
I'm sorry you don't understand what your son does. That's really a shame. I'm not sure what your definition of "support" is, but if you don't support what he does, you don't support him. He obviously believe in the US and protecting it or he wouldn't have joined. And the fact of it is, he DID volunteer. That means that he thought something about it was worthwhile. He also knew what the risks to his life were/are. If he understands that, maybe you need to as well.
To address your last comment, yes, this war does have to do with WTC. There was a direct link to Al Qaeda in Iraq along with their WMD's and failure to let the UN in for inspections. The President chose to follow that path. In the process, he removed an evil dictator that killed his own people for fun. The Iraqi people are now enjoying some of the freedoms that Americans have. Do you not think they deserve it?? Each day we fight, the Iraqi's rebuild and strengthen a little more and we remove terrorists from existing and make sure they don't attack us again.
It's really too bad you don't believe in the same values your son does. I guess you should be extremely thankful him and many others like him are out there to protect you and your freedoms. Maybe one day, you'll understand what it's all about.
2006-10-30 07:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by HEartstrinGs 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I wish I was alive in the 40's during WWII to see if family members thought like this. I know then that the total number of casualties we have would equal one day out there. It is sad. And I have lost, a lot, from this war. But it will prevail. Our support to the war and to the troops will help that.
You cannot support the troops and not support the war. It makes no sense. The idealism that us troops have with this war flunctuates daily. The pride that we feel when we hear of those few patriots that are with us, country, fighting or loving, could never be expressed. Our jobs aren't a rich man's job, it's a job that you do from the heart, out of love. A lot of people don't see it like that. But when you are riding through a patrol with people you just learned to love and trust, you understand what it all means.
I hope you never feel the loss. I pray for your son to return with a safe body and a sound mind.
God Bless You!
2006-10-30 06:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by Gilla 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-16 13:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Coldness??"How do you think America was built? Next time you consider your potential loss, think of all the mothers before you that lost more than 1 of their sons to wars that give you the freedom's that you enjoy today. If you'd like to bring the soldiers home from this war, I'm sure the terrorists will have no problem bringing the killing to us here at home as they've already proven quite effectively on 9/11, REMEMBER????
2006-10-30 05:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by baby1 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I think it depends on the war.
WWII was a 'just war' - because it was fought to liberate countries which had been invaded by Germany, and stop a ruthless regime before it took over all of Europe.
The first Gulf War was a just war - once again, a country was invaded, and we fought to liberate that country. (though if oil wasn't involved, I doubt we'd gotten involved in the first place) However, since we were there, and since we'd already more or less promised the civilian populace that we'd help them overthrow Saddam Hussein, causing many Iraqis who wanted to overthrow his government to make themselves known, I feel we should have finished the job.
The invasion of Iraq was based on poor intelligence; and there are many opinions as to whether or not this poor intelligence was intentional. Now North Korea has tested a nuclear weapon, and we don't have the capibility of doing a darn thing about it! More and more people also feel that we were lied to about what actually happened on 9/11. I happen to be one of them.
And now that we've been over there for years, the military has worked to earn the emnity of Iraqis. Not every person in a uniform in Iraq would act in a dishonorable manner, but enough have taken advantage of their authority, and taken out their anger on the populace to turn the overwhelming public support of Americans to hate. The Abu Graib scandal wasn't the beginning - it was the proof that the abuse and torture was true.
The U.S. military is great at taking out targets, and winning a war - but prolonged occupation should never have been an option. We demonized the Iraqis by calling them 'ragheads' and worse, and treated them like terrorists - probably because it's harder to kill someone that you recognize as a person that has a right to exist, and still remain sane. (you can't argue with me that it didn't happen - I'm a former Marine that witnessed this 'demonization' of the 'enemy'.)
Don't get me wrong - there are some very brave men and women in Iraq right now who manage to keep themselves together and do their job with compassion. But a few bad apples can spoil a barrel - it only takes a few idiots to turn the tide of public opinion against us.
I hate war. But I don't believe that ALL wars are wrong - some wars are necessary, and if you're not willing to fight when necessary, you will be conquered. But a war based on 'revenge' is a tragic mistake. Generally, when you strike for revenge, you often hit the wrong person - the ones that the 'spin doctors' convinced you is guilty.
The United States needs to take a long, hard, honest look at itself. We've managed to create a holy war - we've given more credibility to Islamic fundementalists by making it such. Well, there's a great proverb that works well in this case "Before you remove the splinter from my eye, remove the beam from your own." Instead of getting involved and muddying up the waters of international politics, we need to spend some more time fixing the affairs within our own country. Homelessness, starvation, lack of jobs, corruption in the government, campaign finance reform, legislation that favors whoever makes the most money. I'm not against making money, and I don't favor spending my tax money to feed, clothe and house someone that simply doesn't want to work. But there's something wrong when you have to make a choice between feeding the kids and putting gas in your car. There's something wrong when you have to choose between paying the rent or house payment, or paying for the electricity. And those are MY problems, as a 'middle class' citizen, I can't imagine how much worse it would be if I were stuck making minimum wage right now.
So, to bring this long diatribe to a close - we made a mistake with Iraq. Instead of stubbornly following the same course, it's time to try something different, instead of throwing more human lives at the problem. While the government contractors are getting richer off this war, the taxpayer is struggling to keep their home, and spending every night praying for their loved ones who are fighting in an un-just war. This war was a mistake - unless you are one of the ones who benefitted from it.
We're a nation who is trying to pretend that we aren't at war - we don't have the reminders of the WWII generation. We don't have ration cards, and the government isn't pushing War bonds. We don't see flag wrapped coffins on the front pages. We don't hear epic stories of the valor of our young men and women. The gov't has worked hard to keep us from those reminders that we're at war, and that people are dying. Our government has worked REALLY hard to demonize anyone with the courage to question what's going on. This war has done very little but kill innocent people, suck the economy dry, and make the entire world hate us. Oh yeah, and make money for the defense contractors, keep the oil flowing, and give Congress an excuse to pump billions more dollars into the defense budget, so that the military can use up the Vietnam era equipment, and buy more modern equipment.
2006-10-30 05:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by Muskratbyte 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Sorry lady, but its war. And what where the motivations of your son to join the military? He certainly did it voluntarily. This war is a just war and much as Cindy Sheehan, I feel your motivations for writing this question are as much POLITICAL, as personal feelings. I served this great nation 21 years and two wars, Unfortunately lives are lost and that doesnt make anyone happy. If your one of those no war, no time, no place I encourage you to look at past history, its filled with wars, almost all of which where not wanted but in most cases neccessary. I'm an American thats proud of your sons service to our great nation in this trying time of war, I wish he was home as I wish all of the soldiers, sailors, Airmen and marines where home. But they aren't, were in a war started by someone else that if we don't finish, will have implications for the next several generations. If something happens to your son, I would hope you wouldn't soil his memory with protests like Ms. Sheehan, but honor his memory for serving his nation when his service was needed the most. He is a noble man.
P.S. Nex t time your son calls, be sure to tell him how much you love him and support him, and your proud of him. Save your political outlook for when hes out.
2006-10-30 04:47:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
I have lost friends in this war. I have written that awful letter explaining to a wife how her husband died.
My son is currently in basic training.
Your son voluntarily choose to become a soldier. He is willing to risk his life in order to achieve the greater good.
Your son seems to understand the fact that if we do not win this war today - his children will be forced to fight a bigger and more destructive war.
2006-10-30 04:43:00 · answer #7 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 5⤊ 3⤋
How would you like to look into the eyes of the people who were at home on Tuesday Sep 11th when they saw airplanes hitting the buildings their mother, father,son,daughter, husband, wife were in. These people were not military targets they were regular people just like you sitting at their desk drinking coffee and were killed because someone didn't like their way of life. What about the firemen and police officers who went into those building to save the lives of people they never met, do you feel they died senselessly?
I've been to Iraq and Afghanistan and now I'm a firemen and I would dare to say you know nothing of Honor, or Pride. You just know how to sit and whine about feeling sorry because your son is in Iraq. I dare to say my mother felt the same as you, but she knew I voluntered to go. She stood behind me and always supported me. And when I got home, she was at the airport crying waiting on me, her only son. BUT IT WAS MY CHOICE. And as much as I feel for you, I feel worse for your son. Because while he is risking his life for the peace, you are sitting at your computer griping about what he is fighting for.
Thank You
2006-10-30 05:14:10 · answer #8 · answered by Marcus720 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Death of someone close is something everyone dreads... HOWEVER, in my experience it is easier when the death is explainable or stands for something.....
I served in wartime and accepted the fact that I may have to go and I may die. My brother serves now. But if my brother becomes one of the one who gives the ultimate sacrifice in war, I would be sad but I would also be proud.
2006-10-30 04:40:12 · answer #9 · answered by DiamondDave 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
1st of all I do not like this war, But to claim that it should not have been fought is wrong. What price do you put on your freedom, I know that I would give my life for mine, as I risked my life for 22 years to protect yours and all Americans.....There is no real price for freedom, yet so many of us take it for granted and would deny those freedoms to the Iraqi people.
2006-10-30 05:00:16 · answer #10 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋