Because the war in Iraq is an illegal war?
2007-03-24 16:05:07 · 18 answers · asked by Surfer Dude 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Obviously, most of the other answerers here who think soldiers shouldn't be able to decide whether or not they want to fight, and should just follow all orders regardless... they don't believe in true freedom.
They're more similar to Nazi Fascists. The Nazis also thought that orders were orders, should be followed at all costs, never questioned or refused. Anyone who did was an unpatriotic traitor.
You answerers here who think that no soldier should ever question a mission or a war, stand against True Freedom & Democracy (which are just slogans to you). You are right-wing neo-Fascists.
Soldiers should be able to decide whether or not a mission or war is moral or just, & truly in the best interests of the country. They should be able to refuse deployment if it goes against their conscience.
You might say that giving soldiers a choice & a voice, undermines the morale & effectiveness of the military. You're right, it sure will... when it comes to fighting unjust & immoral wars - which is why the military won't even consider giving soldiers freedom to choose. But choice is not going to be a problem in just wars that have personal, national & global consensus.
That's why you didn't hear any anti-war protesting during WW2, the First Persian Gulf War, or the beginning of Afghanistan. They were more or less just wars, and nearly everbody supported & backed them.
Anyone who thinks that US leaders, politicians & military commanders ALWAYS has the best interests of America in mind in every single war it engages in, is a politically & militarily naive idiot. Grenada, Panama, Haiti, Vietnam, Laos? Surely those invasions & interventions were to "protect America".... my a**.
By the way, Watada said he was willing & had requested to be transferred & serve elsewhere (including Afghanistan). All these other idiot answerers who call Watada a coward, obviously don't know the whole story.
It takes a helluva lot more courage to speak your conscience & get slandered, ridiculed, insulted, ostracized, and court-martialed for doing so, than it is to just shut your mouth, bury your conscience, pick up a gun, and do what you're told.
How brave & noble it is for you answerers, whether civilian or military, to criticize Watada & call him a coward. In my opinion, you are the true cowards, and the true un-Americans.
2007-03-24 18:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by sky2evan 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No
I used to be a military personnel (not US army) and I strongly believe that the Iraq war is a big mistake!
However, I will never, ever refuse a military order!
Watada is absolutely wrong and should get severe punishment. I guess he is scared from death not because the war is an illegal one!Why did this Chicken join the army?
2007-03-25 01:27:28 · answer #2 · answered by mickycat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely NOT! Anyone joining the military after 9/11 knows exactly what is expected of them. They know that they stand a good chance of being shipped overseas to fight the 'LEGAL' war in Iraq or in Afghanistan. Congress did approve going into Iraq, therefore it isn't an illegal war.
Get over what sent us into Iraq and just accept the fact that because of us being there a brutal dictator was taken into custody by our fine servicemen. Tried by a legal court system, found guilty and hunged by his own countrymen.
Because of us being there; schools and hospitals, houses and communities are being built. Over six million men and women voted for their new government. The 'liberal media' certainly doesn't show enough of the good that is being done by our men and women, just the ugly side of war do they want the American public to view. To insight more hatred toward our leaders. Yes, the people of Iraq have problems, one big one being that they do have their own people working against them.
I often wonder what if this was our country (?), being run by a brutal dictator who gased his own people, who killed thousands of his own countrymen for simply expressing a different view or those who spoke out against him, enslaving his military by starving them and holding their families accountable (ie killing them) if they deserted....the list goes on and on.
I thank God everyday that we don't live in a country like that. Or at least we don't right now... with the next elections, I'm not so sure.
2007-03-24 23:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by anamericanangel 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
How can you call a war illegal? seriously, according to our laws, killing someone is illegal, therefore any act of war is illegal and the military should be thrown in jail. The term is unethical, that moron is defying one of the most powerful organizations in the world and he is using the wrong terminology. As far as to what he is doing, Its not about what you do for the Government, its what you do for the guy next to you. You are there to help your other soldiers get out alive because you took an oath to do exactly that. The guy is a freaking officer. If he wanted to morally object he should have never joined up. He is a scared coward and should be thrown in jail, and I don't think his little upset is having the effect he wanted, so he will probably crack. No one else has done and no one else should, because it is not about the government anymore, its about the man next to you.
2007-03-25 00:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by Alex H 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
did you know that we have had soldiers in Iraq for a longer period of time than when we had troops deployed for WWII? The house and the senate are both trying to pass a bill that would bring troops home next year. However, Bush promises to veto any bill. Then they would need a two-third majority vote, which is nearly impossible because republicans think that the war should continue. There is also a senator who is trying to bring the draft back but he wants the the draft to apply to men and women. I think that the whole war is based on fuel, which is ridicules. I definitely think that more people should protest, but i don't believe it will happen because young people do care about politics as they did in the past (the Vietnam war for example).
2007-03-24 23:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by jenny_sweet_pea 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
the war is not wrong!! I serve in the air force and i have had friends and family deployed over there. if you want to disrespect the military dont do it on here. all those that say the war is wrong y'all bring discredit to our uniform. all the protests, bringing shame to this country. how dare you. if you dont like the Armed Forces, or the war, Then Get The F*uck out of America!
2007-03-24 23:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Quit parroting what others say. Think for yourself. How is the war illegal?
Watada is a coward, plain and simple. He volunteered for the military, but chickened out and abandoned his comrades in arms.
He should be executed if found guilty.
2007-03-24 23:42:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Why in the hell would you join if you didnt want to go to war.. To join you are accepting the fact that you could be called on at anytime for war or disaster.. And why you are in the US at your duty station you are training for these things... If you dont want to go dont join...
2007-03-24 23:41:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
In order for something to be illegal it has to violate a law.
What is the next thing you are going to declare 'illegal' - all other political parties?
2007-03-25 00:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing illegal about it. Immoral, sure.
I think Watada is a disgrace to the military. Nothing cute about what he is doing. Its so wrong for him that he is willing to pass the baton to his buddy to die in his place. That is NOT the way we are taught to serve. He is a disgusting waste of air.
2007-03-25 00:43:13 · answer #10 · answered by persiandiva77 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋