Liberals - will you accept my apology?

Question

I would like to see if you would accept my sincere apology. Recently, I was bashing Bob Woodriff as being a "tree-hugging, anti-war liberal hippie". However, today, the show the VIEW, which I detest was playing in the background. Woodriff was on the show. I watched him stand up for our troops, regardless of anyone's questions regarding the war. He was a stand up guy...

Can I be forgiven for that one?

Secure American - Been there and done that. Somalia also when Clinton was president. But, with that established, could you answer your question.

Celticexpress - I bashed Woodriff based on his reports I had seen from Iraq before he was injured. Further, from his reporting prior to going to Iraq.

SecureAmerican. Let me be more clear. I went to college for 2 years out of HS. I enlisted for 4 years. i came home, finished my degree 3 years, and then reenlisted for 4 more. I went to Somalia, as a training and operations NCO, detached from JRTC, and attached to the Ranger Training Bgd., and I went with 3bat/75 rangers (but I am not a ranger, jsut a regular leg infantryman). I went to Iraq in 2003, with the 3ID from Georgia. So DO NOT ASK ME IF I WOULD FIGHT FOR MY COUNRTY. WHat does that have to do with the question anyway?

Answer 1

I can forgive anyone who realize that just because we disagree doesn't make us enemies.
THE ENEMY
BY
ed-mike mertell

I read about them in the newspapers. I saw and heard about them on the radio and T.V.. The Russians; how they wanted to take over the world, how they wanted to destroy my country with nuclear bombs, how they were against freedom, God, and democracy. So, I feared them, and soon I hated them. I knew in my heart it was either them or me. I joined the army, so that one day I might be able to conquer, and or kill the enemy.
Then the wall in Berlin fell, and the Soviet Union disintegrated. I met a Russian in school and I talked to him and him to me. He told me of his life in his distant land. I came to understand that he was just a man. Not all good, but not all bad, he was just a man like me. He loved his God and his family. I realized that this man although from a very different country than me, this Russian was still my brother, not my enemy.
I read about them in the newspapers. I saw and heard about them on the radio and the T.V.. The poor; they were rioting in Las Angeles. They smoked crack and were shiftless and lazy. They robbed good hard working people, and lived off the government for free. So, I feared them, and soon I hated them. I knew in my heart it was either them or me. I bought a gun, so if confronted I could conquer, and or kill the enemy.
Then one day I lost my job, and soon after I lost my car. Waiting for a bus one morning I met a poor man, and I talk to him and him to me. He told me of his life which was filled with mishaps and tragedy. I came to understand that he was just a man. Not all good, but not all bad, he was just a man like me. He loved his God and his family. I realized that this man although far less fortunate than even me, this poor man was still my brother, not my enemy.
I heard a man speak from a soap box in the park. He said, “Don’t believe what you read in the newspapers, or what you see and hear on the radio or T.V.. These things are owned by the rich, and they use them to fool us with lies. They oppress the masses. They live off the sweat of good hard working people, leaving them to live in poverty. They ruin the world with their selfishness and greed. So, I feared them, and soon I hated them. I knew in my heart it was either them or me. I joined a revolutionary movement, so that one day I might conquer and or kill the enemy.
As in every revolutionary movement, we needed a political basis, and a financial on as well. At a fund raiser I met a rich man, and I talked to him and him to me. He told me of his life; of his upward climb, of his hopes and fears, of his pride, and inadequacies. I came to understand that he was just a man. Not all good, but not all bad, he was just a man like me. He loved his God and his family. I realized that this man although far more fortunate than me, this rich man was still my brother, not my enemy.
Now, I no longer believe everything I read in the newspapers, or everything I see and hear on the radio or T.V.. I’m not in the army. I don’t carry a gun. I don’t belong to any revolutionary movements, but I now know the enemy. It’s not the Russians, the poor, or even the rich. It’s inside of you and me. Only understanding and love will ever conquer the fear, and the hate, and finally kill the enemy!
God bless you.

Answer 2

You sure can! Open-mindedness and an ability to see and admit when you may be wrong is what could save America right now. You don't need to become a liberal...but taking the hatred blinders off will bring around a greater understanding of both sides. The country needs both democrats and republicans...we need a choice. But what we don't need is ignorance and intollerance and hatred for the 'other' side. It doesn't show a sign of weakness when we all agree to disagree. Respect is sadly lacking in America these days.

Answer 3

People who say they support troops but not the war in general are very hippocritical in MY opinion, as a former Soldier who served in Iraq, that whole go troops boo war bugged the life out of me, and alot of fellow Soldiers. Our choice to join the Army (Military), we know the possibilities of going to war, what are job will be and for the most part started and ended our career with patriotism and solid support of our President and his decisions. So if you support "us" you support the war.

Answer 4

I believe anyone who is mature enough to see validity in an opinion other than his/her own, and then change his mind to meet the current information should not only be forgiven, but commended.

Truly independant thinkers are few and far between and need to be praised for their ability to learn and grow.

Good on you!!!

Answer 5

That's all we can ask for. I have voted Republican when I felt that the they supported an issue better and I stand up for anyone who can look at politics for people and what they represent and not the party platform.

Answer 6

Well, I missed your bashing. But, anyone who can see things beyond their own two feet gets a kudos from me. That goes for everyone, including liberals.

Answer 7

Why were you bashing Bob Woodruff in the first place?

Why would you think he wouldn't support our troops?

Answer 8

Yes, I agree with Millie C., Lamplighter, Super Ruper, and Truth seeker!!!!

Answer 9

Are you willing to take a lie detector test?

Answer 10

If you were wrong about him, maybe it is time to research what other things you have been wrong about because of all the propaganda that exists.