I have seen a young military wife here who is obviously just lonely and afraid, saying awful things about the war and the president. I know the big picture is not oh her radar yet,but how about you?
Do you as a military wife realize that your support plays into the war of public perception? Do you keep criticizm to yourself, or do you air it to everyone who will listen?
Or are you the household six, watching his back, commited to something greater than yourself the same as he is?
2007-01-27 15:38:42 · 21 answers · asked by Linea 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Actually, Long-hair, I don't expect them to BELIEVE anything in particular, only to keep it to themselves rather than encourage the enemy.
And to the man with a daughter in Baghdad; That was pretty sexist of me, because plenty of women answered our nation's call, many with husbands who have to endure the deployments.
2007-01-27 15:56:08 · update #1
AK, the theory about supporting the troops and not the cause is crap. If you say they're fighting an illegal war, that makes them criminals. That isn't what i call support, so yes, that should be kept to themselves. Their free speech is protected, I just don't think that particular speech is a good idea.
2007-01-27 15:59:47 · update #2
And I excuse the young wife. He just left, and she is obviously new to this, but her answers just made me wonder.
2007-01-27 16:04:25 · update #3
I am so proud of all of you, and so relieved.
2007-01-27 17:51:52 · update #4
I am at the home front, doing my job as my husband does his. I support him and would follow him to the end....What does it look like when a wife opens her mouth and has nothing good to say about what her husband is willing to lay down his life for?( Who obviously thinks it's worth it?) Terrible. It looks as if she has no support for either her country, or the husband that she says she loves. I have my husband's back because he has all of ours.
2007-01-27 15:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jana Q 2 · 5⤊ 3⤋
I am a military wife and served my self. I support my husband and I have his back till the end, however, I can not in good conscious support the war. I believe that American troops were sent in to Iraq under false pretenses and the American public was uninformed of the true intentions and the government. Call me selfish but I don't want my husband to be killed over oil wars, which is the real reason our young men and women are dying over there not for the "War on terrorism" and not for weapons of mass destruction because in the 4 years our troops have been over there there has been no sign of weapons of mass destruction.
So call me a bad wife if you want but my loyalty has and always will lye with my husband and his safety and well being.
2007-01-28 00:08:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely NOT! I married a soldier before 9/11, but still knew exactly what I was getting into. Of course, if it is her perogative to voice her opinions, the wifey has the priviledge to do so (thanks to soldiers fighting for basic freedoms past and present). I do not agree with what she is doing, though. Some may see it as just venting whereas others may view this woman as downing her own soldier and what he does. There should always be tact involved when speaking one's mind, military-affiliated or not. We don't go to the front lines downrange, but military spouses should still uphold the values and traditions our soldiers hold dear. Get rid of the negativity and bring in the positive! As spouses, it is our duty to guide younger wives and positively influence their lives. We all learn by example. Take this wife under your wing and show her how to support her husband, as well as how to voice her opinions in a better way. Good luck and best wishes!!
2007-01-28 10:27:04 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have my hang-ups with it, certainly, but the only person I discuss it with is his father and my mother, and not very often. There's no point in dwelling on the right or wrong of the war when there are other things to worry about, like my husband's safety, and continuing life here at home. The soldiers are disheartened at the perceived lack of support coming from their countrymen. That's not good for them when all they're trying to do is their job.
2007-01-28 07:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by desiderio 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I wouldn't. Even if I didn't believe in what they are doing (which I do believe in what is going on.)
Maybe you should try to befriend her, and explain that her actions will reflect on her husband and promotion, etc.
At my old base, I knew a wife (one I knew of many troublemaker wives) who called all the way up to the congressman to have her husband sent home cause she lied that she was having pregnancy problems and had no family support when in fact her parents were both with them. Sickening.
Unlike a lot of the wives I know, I let my husband do what needs to be done - I support him and the mission. I don't contact the XO or CO for anything - and would not unles sthere was an emergency.
2007-01-28 00:09:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, because I believe that the original reasons we had for going in there were valid. Just because our information has changed doesn't change my stance.
But at the same time, I am not going around with yellow ribbon magnets on the car and I DESPISE those T shirts that dare to presume that being a military spouse is the toughest jon in the military.
My husband has a job to do. he does it, I don't need to bully other people into 'supporting' him or any of his comrades in arms.
2007-01-28 08:09:27 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not have a husband at war but I have several other close family members serving. Two just returned from Iraq and two more are there now, the rest are stateside.
I would never publicly criticize any war once the action has started. That home front support is CRUCIAL to the servicemen and women's moral.
2007-01-27 23:48:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I am a military "mother", with a daughter and son on law over in Iraq for the second time. I also have many friends who are over there. I would NEVER EVER protest or go against what we are trying to accomplish over there and I am behind my daughter, son in law, friends, and everyone else 100%! They are doing what they wanted to do and all of us should be proud of them; as in any other war that we have fought in.
2007-01-28 01:43:18 · answer #8 · answered by Nancy D 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband is on his third deployment in Iraq. How can I call myself an Army Wife if I didn't support him? He loves his job and I love him. No amount of sand in Iraq or mistakes our leaders make could stop the support I have for my husband and other soldiers. Support goes a long way and means the world to any soldier.
2007-01-27 23:56:26 · answer #9 · answered by Army Wife 40 1 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I dont as it is not going to serve any purpose and in all fairness who would want to listen to what i have to say? I am very supportive of my husband in all that he does and the only opion i have like many of us around here is we want our men back home when the job is done..I want my husband to feel supported in the job he does and i keep my views to myself as it easier in the long run
2007-01-28 10:06:47 · answer #10 · answered by sammie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband, the USMC, all other branches of the military, and our President all have my full backing and support. For me to speak out against it would be detrimental to my husband. Am I always happy? No, but that's what the military is like. I didn't have to marry him.
2007-01-28 01:07:43 · answer #11 · answered by eileengallia 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋