If you're pro war and you think Iran should be our next target would you go?

Question

If you think the war was worth it, and you think that the handling of the war is going well, would you join and help fight far the cause or let your kids join? If so, why? If not. Why? I support the troops but not the war in Iraq because I don’t quite understand why we're there; it seems like every time Bush sets a goal and it fails the whole strategy of the war does a 180-degree turn. I joined in support of war with Afghanistan but not Iraq. And after 15 months in Iraq I learned a lot. People who say they support the war have the opportunity to go if they want. It’s a lot of people who think that the president is doing the right thing and his presidential performance is grade A i.e. (Fox News), and since military units are finding it hard to meet troop readiness levels, why want loyal supporters volunteer? Its millions of people who support the presidents plan, shouldn’t the military be full. Just a question...

Answer 1

Let's get one thing straight, none of us are pro-war. Just because we understand that sometimes it's justified and we support our president and what he's doing soes not mean we like it. Quit putting words in our mouth. Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do , because they are the right thing to do. It's called standing up for what's right and wrong. Life is not about doing only the things you want to, any sap can do that. It's about stepping up to the plate and doing things you don't want sometimes , because that's what's right. I gaurantee you nobody hates this war more than Pres. Bush. I did wear the uniform of the U.S. Army for ten years and would gladly put it on again if they would take me. If you were truly a soldier then you understand that you enlist to serve, period. You don't get to pick and choose which wars you support.

Answer 2

There appear to be lots of questions here. Taking them in order, I'd say:

1) No one is "pro" war in that they think it's a good thing. Sometimes it's just the lesser of two evils.
2) Should Iran be a target? I haven't seen the defense reports, but every indication is that they both shelter and encourage terrorists.
3) If the war is worth it, would I join or let my kids join? You bet. I don't have kids, and was rejected from the military for health reasons, but I'd have gladly fought for my country.
4) Why don't supporters volunteer? They do. Pat Tillman gave up a promising, lucrative football career to serve.

Answer 3

If you are truly in the military I thank you for your service. We love our troops.

Let me share this with you.

We have been at war with radical Islam since Iran took our embassy people hostage during the Carter administration. We chose to ignore this disease known as international terrorism for decades. We finally realized that we are at war after the attack on 9/11. The only reason it ended up in Iraq right now is Saddam overplayed his hand. He would still be in power if he had cooperated with the UN inspectors. He liked making everyone believe he had horrible weapons. After 9/11 we could not take the chance that he did and might provide the technology to terrorists. Since we were still at war with Iraq since Dessert Storm, we took the opportunity to take out his perceived threat.

The terror supporting countries in the region realize the threat to them that a Free Iraq would pose, have been supporting the insurgency with money and sophisticated weapons. The disease of fundamentalist Islam tyranny cannot abide the cure that liberty brings to the long suffering people of the Middle East.

There are both tactical approaches and Strategic approaches. Often, the troops do not understant the strategic importance of their mission. I hope this helps you understand.

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Answer 4

I support the war in Iraq wholeheartedly because I believe the ultimate objective is the bankruptcy of the extremist terrorist supporting Iranian regime.
I would not support attacking Iran however I do support remaining in Iraq and helping the rest of OPEC keep Iran a country without nukes.
It costs Iran $20 to pump the same barrel of crude oil the rest of OPEC only $2 a barrel. Irans pursuit of nuclear technology is absorbing all of their monies and the Iranian people are mostly pro-western. Doesn't take an economics major to see the writing on the wall.
By invading Iraq we sustained the least amount of US casualties while at the same time putting Iran at the edge of bankruptcy in their pursuit of being the dominant country of the middle east and therefore OPEC.

My hat's off to Jacob...well put.

Answer 5

I think you need to be asking this question of the Iranian people. It is their government and military that kidnapped another countries military after all. So don't be pointing fingers at the American people. We don't make it a habit of kidnapping another countries legitimate military just to start trouble.

Answer 6

No, I think we should give Iraq back, leave the entire Middle East, and give the entire state of Texas back to Mexico.

Answer 7

Absolutely! I'm too old to fight but I'd clean latrines if it would help rid the world of every last raghead ba$tard!

Answer 8

I am a bleeder according to my doctor- so I must decline.

Answer 9

..."lad"... have you ever even sat-in on a Political Science class....? do you have your DD214...? I'm not trying to be critical here but please... your question(s) attempt to think for "others"............