Is It Really Unpatriotic To Denounce The War In Iraq?

Question

The United States armed forces were ordered to invade a foreign land and remove its leader. But why? Why can't that question be truly and honestly answered?

Is it unpatriotic to denounce this unjust war in Iraq? Because nothing has been proven that this country was ever a direct to the United States. However, to say something against our troops being over there and give up their lives, needlessly, then you're being unpatriotic. I beg to differ.

Because what you're actually being is honestly reasonable. A fight without a reason isn't a fight. It's a crime. And for the United States government to send its military to a foreign country, without any probable cause or reasonable facts, is not only a crime to that country, but also a direct insult to the fabric of our democracy. And that, right there alone, is what truly can be considered unpatriotic.

The only thing that will ever be accomplished, in this war, is a failed history of facts.

If the question has already been answered and if it is unpatriotic to denounce this war, then why has it taken the U.S. eight years to accomplish nothing?

And by accomplishing nothing, I'm saying that the threats against the United States aren't in Iraq and never was. Yet, we continue to pay for a war that was built on a lie. Or should I say bad intelligence. Either way you look at it, there is more proof of criminal intent by the United States, then it is actual justification of removing and actual threat.

Therefore, in my mind, the question isn't answered, nor is it a honestly moot. Because when you debate things, you usually debate on facts and not fiction. This war was built on a lie. And to not see that or want not to see it, is an accessory to the crime.

Our troops are brave defenders of our country and its democracy. They are not our hired killers, who are expendable at the pleasure of the president. How is it unpatriotic not to understand that?

This isn't a debate about apples and oranges. Since when does the United States have the right to do what it will? That's a plain and simple question.

Fighting this war in Iraq has done more harm to the history of the United States, that it's going to take the children of your grandchildren to atone the mess we've caused.

Democrats and Republicans both need their butts kicked. Because they have allowed their emotions to out weight simple logic. Why invade a country who has no ties to any threat that is against us? But do allow other countries, who do, continue to make nuclear bombs and weaponry and military tactics against us. How can you size up that kind of stupidity?

That's like picking on the kid that you know who isn't going to fight you back, just to show that you're a bad *** in front of the really tough guys.

The U.S. is spending billions and billions of hard earn money to support a war that was built on a lie. Just to make us safe? From who?

By some of the answers here, I can now see how this country is divided.

Yes, we ALL know that this war is unjust. However, we must stand behind our troops, simply because they represent this country. And all that is well understood. But let's be real.

Is it fair for this administration to mislead this country and send those troops in a misguided conflict, that is not only criminal but also unnecessary? Those brave men and women of the armed services needs more than just our beloved respect and support. They need the truth. They need the right kinds of body armour and equipment to fight this campaign.

How can this administration send those bravehearts to a foreign land, without the right kinds of tools necessary to do the job in which they were ordered to carry out?

We entered into this war without a real purpose, fighting it without a real plan, leaving only our failed mistakes to show as justification.

How do we get up in the morning?

Answer 1

No. It is Patriotic to denounce the Bush mistake.

Answer 2

No, it is definitely not unpatriotic. I will go a step further and say you don't even have to support the troops at this point in time to be patriotic because they are serving an illegal agenda. I have served in the Army in Iraq and I don't give a damn what anybody says, the troops are not protecting America over there, they aren't accomplishing much of anything for that matter, most of the people I met in the Army did not join to serve their country they joined for college money and to get themselves out of whatever rut they were in, that is the sad truth. People can swear up and down until they are blue in the face that the troops are heroes and are making great sacrifices, the truth is they are just being exploited by the U.S. government for some pretty pathetic benefits. A true patriot stands up for what is right regardless of what the troops are doing and what the public opinion is and someone who really cares about the troops cannot support them because they are committing crimes against humanity.

Answer 3

No of course it is not unpatriotic to denounce the war in Iraq. Unless you've been living in a cave for the past 4 years or don't have access to the media, it has been clearly shown that the wrong sovereign country was attacked under false pretences, faulty intelligence, faked data, and an agenda to profit from the misery of war.

The vast majority of people, not only in the USA, but around the world condemn the principle of starting a war pre-emptively. Men and women in the armed services, as well as the veterans have objected to risking their lives and the lives of others in an invasion that has been deemed illegal by the former secretary general of the United Nations, which in turn makes their brave efforts to obey their orders guilty of being war criminals.

There is a vast difference between supporting the troops and supporting the white house agenda. If you truly support the troops, then you should be calling for them to come home safely. If you are truly patriotic to the ideals and founding principle of the USA, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, then there would be nothing more patriotic than calling for the impeachment of the individual(s) who have desecrated it by restricting our freedoms, curbing the ideals of liberty around the world, and the rights of individuals to live their lives in peace.

Answer 4

The time to oppose the war was before we went in. Once American lives are in harms way, the patriotic thing to do is give those troops all of our support in word and deed. Victory should be first and foremost in the minds of all Americans.

The debate should be about the best way to win. Every American, no matter what they think should express only absolute determination that we will win. If this is the only message the enemy hears his will, will be quickly broken. However, if he hears a constant litany of hand-wringing about every casualty, or calls for withdrawl or claims that the war is criminal, he will be encouraged which drags out the conflict and further endangers our troops.

Want the war over quickly? Imagine if all the Jihadists heard was greater resolve on behalf of the America people.


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Answer 5

i'm on the conservative ingredient of the fence and initially supported President Bush. If Bush meant that that's unpatriotic to be antagonistic to the conflict i might might desire to disagree with him. there's a difference between first rate and being unpatriotic. each and every conflict interior the u . s .'s historic past has had this is combatants. In his memoirs usual and previous President Ulysses S. grant spoke of as the conflict with Mexicio "between the main unjust ever waged by a extra helpful against a weaker usa." Now are we to call usual grant "unpatriotic"? No. Abe Lincoln additionally grow to be antagonistic the Mexican conflict. Does that make him unpatriotic too? there may be certainly "unpatriotic" strategies of opposition to the conflict yet i won't grant a sparkling definition as to what it might desire to be. I consistently theory it grow to be the patriotic duty of a citizen of a democracy to oppose that that's agianst his/her experience of right and incorrect. while you're doing all your duty as a citizen by voting for a representative based upon your experience of right and incorrect fairly than petty partisan politics or self-activity then for my area you're patriotic.

Answer 6

I am a Veteran and do not mind if you do not like the war.
Just don't speak ill of the troops that are fighting.
I have heard stories, seen pictures and video that depicts the valor and compassion of our troops.
A good example of this is when we first went into Baghdad there was a firefight between US soldiers and the Iraqi army at a bridge.
There were Iraqi civilians caught in the cross fire on the bridge.
A soldier from the 3rd infantry division went onto the bridge and was able to get the civilians to safety.

This is one example of the courage, daring and compassion our troops have shown.

Answer 7

Not at all. The best thing about our country is that we have the right to protest the direction our government is taking. While I personally agree with President Bush's decision to go to war with Iraq, I think it is very patriotic to excercise one of our most precious rights. It is only when the anger toward the government turns into anger against our country that it gets unpatriotic.

Answer 8

No, not at all. I go by the motto of "Support our troops, not the war". Our brothers, sisters, family members, neighbors and others who have been called up to serve our country DO deserve our undying support. We don't have to agree with why they are going, but to not acknowledge the fact that they are willing to put their lives on hold to serve our Nation would be Unpatriotic.

Answer 9

You got some really nice points/arguments there. And I think that denouncing the war in Iraq would be anything but unpatriotic.

Answer 10

first of all is it no unpatriotic to critize the administration if you are well inform and doN'T agree with their policies. HOWEVER IT IS REPREHENSIBLE FROM OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS, THE MEDIA AND THE PUBLIC ITSELF TO CRITIZE AND DEMEAN OUR SOLDIERS!
JUST LISTEN TO WHAT THIS SOLDIER WROTE AND LISTEN CAREFULL I WILL QUOTE SOME OF HIS FEELINGS HERE

" WE ARE THE ONES WHO FIGHT AND DIED"
"WE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO SAVE THE WORLD, WELL AT LEAST WE TRY"
WE WALKED THE PATH TO WHERE WE AT "
AND WE WANT NO CHOICE OTHER THAN THAT"
"SO WHEN YOU RALLY YOUR GROUP TO COMPLAIN"
"TAKE A LOOK IN THE BACK OF YOUR BRAIN"
"IN ORDER FOR T HAT FLAG YOU LOVE TO FLY"
"WARS MUST BE FOUGH AND YOUNG MEN MUST DIE"
"WE CAME HERE TO FIGHT FOR THE ONES WE HOLD DEAR"
"IF THAT IS NO RESPECTED, WE WOULD RATHER STAY HERE"
"SO PLEASE STOP YELLING AND PUT DOWN YOUR SIGNS" AND PRAY FOR THOSE BEHIND ENEMY LINES"

"WHEN THE CONFLICT IS OVER AND ALL IS WELL"
"BE THANFUL THAT WE CHOSE TO GOT THROUGH HELL"

THERE IS A REASON ON WHY IT WAS DONE IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE WHEN THOSE INNOCENTS MEN/WOMEN /CHILDREN WERE BEING MASACRE WITH GAS BUT THE WORLD CHOSE TO SHUT THEIR EYES.
NEVERTHELESS THERE ARE MANY REASON ON WHY IT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO. ONE OF THEM BEING THAT OUR CHILDREN SHOULD WALK THE STREETS OF OUR CITIES WITHOUT WORRYING IF SOMEONE HAS PLANTED A BOMB. YOU MIGHT NO AGREE WITH THE WAR ON TERRORISM BUT DON'T INSULT THE BEST OUR NATION HAS EVER PRODUCE AND THAT IS OUR ARMED FORCES COMPOSE OF MEN/WOMEN WHOM ARE WILLING TO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR YOU AND ME AND THE INNOCENT PEOPLE OF THE WORLD THAT NEEDS ASSISTANCE

WE ARE A GREAT NATION! AS SUCH WE HAVE A DUTY TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED OF HELP

THE ONLY FAILED HISTORY HERE IS THOSE WHOM FAILED TO UNDERSTAND AND BE WELL INFORM BEFORE THEIR OPEN THEIR MOUTH AND UTTER NONSENSE!

Answer 11

No, it is not unpatriotic to deplore the war in Iraq. But, are you in favor of abortions? Are you in favor of the tens of thousands who die on highways every year? Are you in favor the the hundreds of thousands who die each year due to mistakes by doctors, nurses and pharmacists? Which deaths bother you? Why are you against the war? Would you prefer we fight them door-to-door here in our streets?
If you read about Hitler, if you read about Saddam, if you read about the Ayatollah Khomeni, you will see they were all the same.
By the way, the U.S. is not now, nor has it ever been, a Democracy. With 300,000,000 + people, a Democracy would never work. What we have is a Republican Government, which means we elect people to represent us.
Study your history; study the news and don't be so quick to judge, don't be so quick to side one way or another.