Why is it people will support the troops but not the war don't both go hand in hand??

Question

This is a war that has to be fought just like the previous wars. Terrorist are unlike the germans or the russians koreans etc.. they wont give up unless we take it to them if we keep them on there heels they wont have time to plan another attack like september 11th. And by doubting the war you are only inspiring the insurgents to continue wreaking havoc upon our forces who are bravely trying to bring peace and justice to a nation that has known nothing but war and persecution. We can't let our guard down and Supporting what our soldiers are doing is just as important as supporting them...

Answer 1

Yes they do go hand in hand. A star for you..

Answer 2

This sure sounds like an excuse. "If you support the troops you have to support the war." Well, no you don't. There is such a thing as an unjust war. There is such a thing as an unwise war. There is such a thing as a wrong war. Whether the war in Iraq falls under that heading is a perfectly legitimate question--but whether we as United States citizens should decide for ourselves what the answer might be, that is utterly certain. It is our responsibility to make those judgments. If we believe a war is wrong, is unwise, or unjust then it is our DUTY to oppose that war. Anything less is a failure of responsibility.

And for the record, withdrawing US soldiers from a bad war is very much supporting them. Would that this country had possessed the moral fibre to stop the mass murder of Native American Tribes a century ago! Or not to wage a stupid war of conquest against Spain.

Answer 3

This is what I said to another question titled Anti war = anti troop

Yes, being against the war is also against the troops. The war is what the troops are doing, by not supporting the war, you are not supporting what they are doing. If you aren't supporting what they are doing, then what are you supporting?

You can use that logic for other professions.

anti law-enforcement = anti police?????

By not supporting the enforcement of the law, you are not supporting the police. In fact, in that case you might be breaking the law and actively hindering the job of the police...

Makes sense that not supporting the troops actively hinders the performance of their job doesn't it?

You can also think of it this way. Say are are a doctor, lawyer, whatever and your parents don't support the work you do. How would that make you feel? Estranged? Annoyed? Disconnected? Think about it.

Answer 4

Though I found your question to be a good one, I do not feel so much of the same of your monologue.

When you become a soldier, you are influenced (to say the least) by gov't policy. You have as much say as any other citizen (voting etc.). Though, if you don't agree with what is being done, it doesn't negate the fact that you have made an oath and signed a contract. With this in mind- one can have respect for the sacrifices being made (and there are plenty) without necessarily agreeing with the cause or method.

Answer 5

I'm at a loss to understand what the catch phrase "support our troops" actually means. If we pay taxes, we support our troops. If we encourage people to enlist, that would be support for the troops. The "support our troops" stickers on people's cars probably don't have anything to do with either. Is it just a matter of saying aloud, "I support our troops!"? Or not saying it? If our government were to order the troops to go into White Sands and move all the sand there to Washington DC in wheelbarrows, I would consider the government's goal to be absurd, but I would have the utmost sympathy for those poor sods sweating in the hot sun day after day to get this silly task done. I would "support the troops," most likely by telling their commanders that they were out to lunch and urging them to give the poor guys and gals a break, for Pete's sake!

Answer 6

I have problem with this "war" that we are in. for one thing it can not be won. the reason for this that there always will be terrorist and always have been terrorist. The only for a small group of be people to fight a stronger army is by what we now call terrorist by fighting a gorilla warfare. In world war two the french underground now would be call terrorist today. Yes I Do not support this war of Bush and company. But I do support our troops because they are doing their job that they are ask to do.

Answer 7

I am a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

While many will attack those who protest the war or the war strategy.

I believe a good healthy debate promotes growth and avails opportunities for both sides to seek an optimal resolution to the war.

I believe democracy, involves allowing others to have their Freedom of Speech. No one idea or side can perfectly and justly govern a nation alone.

Even within my unit we had many hotly contest debates as we sat in our base listening to the mortars fall around us.

I do not believe my fellow soldiers are less patriotic because they believe in something different than I do.

Answer 8

No, they are not the same.

For example, people who are pro-war, who also do not vote for better hospitals for troops who are injured in combat, provide them with the equipment they need, or who send the troops off to die for no good reason, support the war, but not troops. (some Republican in congress).

Also, people who are anti-war, but think that soilders should have good hospitals, the equipment they need, and be reserved for use in wars with a good purpose, support the troops by not the war. (Most Dems in Congress).

There are people who support both: Those in favor of the war because they feel it is just, and also vote for good hospitals, and the proper equipment for the troops. (Bush and many Republicans).

There are people who oppose both: People who think that anyone dumb to fight in a war deserve to die in it. (I can't think of anyone in congress who things this).

Finally, the "Support the war" idea, as being the same as "Supporting the troops", goes back as far as the mexican-american war, where congressman Abe Lincoln, voted for all the bills to provide for the troops, but loudly denounced the war itself.

Today, both pro and anti war sides claim to be the "pro troops" side. The pro war side claims that to be anti war, only encouges the enemy. They even use the "aid and comfort" terms, the very definition of treason. One the other side, the anti-war people claim that the war is wrong, because there were no WMDs and no clear connection to terrorism. They claim the war is based on lies, and that the war is only killing troops for nothing.

Therefore, there is no connection between supporting the troops and supporting the war.

Answer 9

We have soldiers in Iraq who do not support this war because they realize it is a sectarian civil war and that we have no business being there as that type of war is not winnable for a 3rd country. But they are there fighting because it is their job to follow orders and they do. Even our Generals now comprhend that we cannot come out anywhere but on the botton of this conflict. Just because it is their duty to obey the Commander in Chief doesn't necessarily mean they believe that his decisions are the correct ones.

Answer 10

People are supporting the lives of the troops and want them to stay healthy, in one piece and with their families

The same people know that the reasons for invading Iraq are false and that the Iraqis want the troops to go home, so they don't support the war.

Answer 11

Nope. Supporting the troops and supporting the war are totally different things. Let me put it this way. When I say I don't support President Bush's policies, does that mean I don't support America?. Come, think about it.