How come we don't count everyone who dies in DWI accidents all around the country every single day?
2006-11-16 05:16:54 · 19 answers · asked by Funnyaccountant 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I think there are something like 60 murders per day in America. Is anyone saying we should pull out of here?
And to all those that are saying "We DO count them", I think what the questioner is referring to is the constant total on the news each night. I think we all know war stinks and people dying stinks and we probably all respect the fallen soldiers and their families. The thing that gets tiresome is the constant reporting of the negative news from the war designed to inflame the "peace-at-all-costs" people by saying "I told you so" and the lack of reporting on the positive effects our servicemen are having in Iraq.
While we DO count those that die in DUI's, it's not front-page news.
2006-11-16 05:20:48 · answer #1 · answered by BigRichGuy 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Why would we stop counting the dead that come from Iraq or DWI. these are important things, they are deaths of someones Husband and Son, sister or brother, these are just numbers ofcourse....but behind the numbers are broken hearts...
Hopefully the numbers these statistics dwi and Iraq change minds in the future and make us more responsible as a People.
Hopefully the overwhelming cassualties of Iraq remind powerful men that War is not the only means for settling disagreements.Sometimes War is necessary, but sometimes it is a choice ...and the wrong choice ...as in this war in Iraq.....I can just imagine some Neoconreading this and saying " So you want Saddam in power torturing his own people"....And My answer is NO. But I also do not want my country to invade and occupy Iraq for no Legitimate reason and sacrifice the lives of a generation for no reason...There are plenty of dictators ...why Iraq?...
2006-11-16 13:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by LENNON3804 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Murder, DWIs, etc are going to happen. We can and do try to reduce them an bring those to justice who cause them. But being in Iraq doesn't have to happen. It is a choice. That is the difference. It's like asking what is the big deal if someone builds a car that might spontaneously crash? Many cars crash, so what is the big deal? The deal is it was totally preventable.
2006-11-16 13:27:19 · answer #3 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We do count everyone who dies in DWI Accidents all around the country every day, its called Statistics.
2006-11-16 13:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by courage 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
We honor those who serve our country. Some gave all. It is unfortunate that lives are lost. A tally must be kept, but there will always be those who use that info to further their views. That is the first amendment. Free speech.
Those that gave all help maintain that freedom.
The statistic of dwi deaths is kept also and used by groups to further their views and agendas. Again free speech. The media just doesn't run that figure at you as often, unless it pertains to the story they are interested in at the time.
2006-11-16 13:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by clmurphyjr2002 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you are referring to US servicemen who die in the service of the USA then that is calous in the extreme.
Everyone who dies in DWI accidents do get counted but that has nothing to do with showing respect for people who die in the service of their country.
2006-11-16 13:28:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
We do. In 2005 there were roughly 28 alcohol related accident deaths a day in the US.
2006-11-16 13:36:28 · answer #7 · answered by James 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think we should lose sight of the number of dead in Iraq. However, I also don't think we should lose sight of what they died for, either. Since the U.S. responded to the war on terror initiated on 9/11, there has not been a single attack on our home soil.
God bless our brave servicemembers who are willing to serve to protect us from our enemies!
2006-11-16 13:26:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No we should never stop counting, but 3000 dead is such a minimal number in the scheme of say WW2. I support this war, I am a vet of this war. And that # I hear everyday. lets me know that my mundane life here. Is nothing compared to the struggles our soldiers face everyday.
i am a veteran, I support the troops and the war...That oxymoron statement: I support the troops, not the war. Can burn in he!!.
2006-11-16 13:52:26 · answer #9 · answered by devilduck74 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The numbers beginning to be a little much for you ???
Face up --- and this is Long Long Way from being over !!!
2006-11-16 13:29:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋