Do you guys in the military appreciate me protesting the war? im trying to prevent more of you getting killed?

Question

in a pointless war you should not be risking your lives in. afghanistan is the only theatre the US should be in. Iraq isnt. Apart from upset our leaders Dad, give me one good reason we should be there (and for frigs sake dont mention 9/11 and show your ignorance). And if you mention you are doing it because of WMD's. Then please explain what the US is intending to do about North Korea which we KNOW has WMD's.

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

You are entitled to your opinions - but, remember, they are only your opinions. You state them like they are facts - "pointless war" "the only theater" "don't mention 9/11" and so on. Doesn't leave much room for discussion, does it?

There can be no debate over the fact that when the United States is divided, it only serves to embolden the enemy.

The Islamic radicals have been waging acts of war against Americans all over the globe since 1979 - let alone the thousands of innocent men, women and children they have indiscriminately murdered in the name of a demented ideology and the objective of converting the world to Islam.

We tried in the past negotiations, appeasement, diplomacy and UN intervention - the terrorists only responded with more terror - how would you have responded to the events of 9/11? Would you have chosen the path Spain took? Or France?
Agree or disagree, Iraq has become the center of our war on terror - and we had better not lose this one.

As for North Korea, I doubt seriously if the US could count on your support for any action it might deem necessary. Surely you would find reasons we should not be there either.
We (and our true allies) seem to be the last defense against this very real threat - it is a unique war, a war against an ideology and an enemy that is known often only after he strikes.

As for one good reason we should be there - the invasion was approved by both sides of the isle.

Answer 3

I am a pretty liberal person, I oppose the war in Iraq. I also come from a millitary family, My grandfather was twice awardeed the Purple Heart, i think that by protesting the war you become nothing more than a Hanoi Jane, Save you energy and time and demand that our men and women have the protection they need and Demand that the wounded and families are properly cared for. There is no reason why Millitary men should be taking their clothes off to sell calendars to raise money for injured servicemena dn their families. If you really care about them send them some money

Answer 4

Every soldier should know when they join the military, that they might go to war. That being said, you have to go, whether it is a stupid war or not, the troops knew what they were gettign into when they joined!!! I served in the war, I knew that when I joined. My tubes were tied, so i couldn't get pregnant, to get out of war. (talk about a serious soldier). Those that do not want to join, do not help us, that joined by portesting the war!!! It makes you look like you are just wimpy wimps, all you are doing is protesting and not joining us. What does it help, we need your support, not to make us feel like idiots for giving our lives. I don't want to feel like my death was for nothing because you were too busy prtesting and telling the world what a stupid war it was. I did my job, I did what I was told, I served my country, CUT ME SOME SLACK DUDE!!! DON'T MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A VIET NAM VET, JUST BECAUSE YOU DON'T AGREE WIH THE GOVERNMENT!!!LET MY DEATH BE HONORABLE, NOT A WASTE OF TIME!!! Do somethign with your life and fight the system another way. Become a senator and take office and change things.

Answer 5

Are you really trying to keep them from being killed? You sound more like VietNam ignoramoses than a patriot.Maybe we don't belong anywhere but here but our military doesn't have the option to choose. So we need to support THEM and talk quietly to our public officials instead of Shouting from the rooftops that we shouldn't be in Iraq. You have the right to protest, but shame on you for making the military feel they are at fault and not doing a good job simply by the way you are doing it!!!

Answer 6

Do I apprciate your protesting the war? No, I do not.

I will, of course, continue to serve in the United States Navy, defending your right to protest it, but please, don't try to drag service member's into your reasoning for protesting. Every single one of us is a volunteer, we are here, because we want to be here.

You really are showing your own ignorance, by thinking that what you garner from the Media and from half-baked consipiracy theorist bloggers that you know everything there is to about the current situation. Afghanistan is not the "only" theater we should be fighting in. I am proud that I have been over in that area of the world and have served, time and time again. I am proud that I am once again, heading over there soon to do my duty.

Its disheartening to browse through the question on here and see another person using service member's "well-being" as their reason for protesting the war.

If you have such little faith in our goverment and our military, please flex your rights to the fullest and FREAKING VOTE.

Answer 7

I used to be in the Navy, and my youngest brother is a USMC officer in Iraq now.

I would certainly defend your right to protest the war, as would my brother -- even if we don't necessarily agree with your opinions.

I appreciate your protesting the war, even if I don't share your opinions, because it validates the view that Americans (unlike people in some other countries) are free to engage in such freedom of expression.

In return, I hope you appreciate the fact that it is the military that has ensured, over the years, your right to express yourself and to protest.

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Answer 8

I spent 23 years in the marine corps and I know that we did a few things that were not right as things happen when you are frustrated and angry, but the last few years I was in the corps I felt we were being betrayed by our politicians and the people as well, I do feel your agenda is honorable, and as long as you make it clear that yo support the troops but have questions about our political agenda, I feel it is a healthy stance, since the Bushes seem to be the only ones who was determined to get rid of Saddam, makes you wonder why, could it be their holdings in oil ?? and I feel all of us should question our involvement in Iraq, however we know why and I do believe it would be a bad decision to leave Afghanistan with our a clear victory.the Taliban needs to be killed or destroyed completely, and if we don't destroy them then I feel they will be here in our own streets killing our people, yet Bush doesn't seem so interested i them as he is in Iraq , again I ask why, they are the ones wh blew up our people.

Answer 9

so what you are saying is screw the iraqis then. soldiers are not polititians we go where congress says. the people voted for them so that is that. i know why don't you take all that energy and put it towards supporting the ones that give you the right to protest. we fight so you have that right. don't abuse it. i am sure the soldiers would see you in a better light if you sent them something or stated how proud you were to be an American.

Answer 10

i have friends in the military and they say it pisses them off even more when they see people protesting. The protests lowers their morale. Even though you may see it as a good thing because you are trying to get them back home, they may see you as an annoyance because they feel as if their work, regardless whether it's in iraq or afghanistan, is just underappreciated. soldiers in the military, when at work, is apolitical. think about that.

Answer 11

Salmon Pak