who's hurt US troops more......those who protest to bring them home, or those who blindly send more to iraq...

Question

despite the fact it has only gotten worse every year since bush declared victory?

Answer 1

NO, it would be those who cannot view the issue with an open mind, those who ingnore facts, those who buy into political rhetoric and propaganda. It would be those who think that there was one specific reason for being there and ignoring all the rest. It would be those that do not understand the complexities of the situation. It would be those who would use the situation for political gain. It would be those who only focus on the negative, who have given up. It would be those who protest by desecrating soldiers graves by burning the flags placed there to honor them, by painting swasticas on their grave stones.
Dissent is a good thing, ill informed dissent is dangerous. We are a representative republic, show your dissent at the ballot box.

Answer 2

Military protesters have been around since 1776. Our military members take an oath to defend the Constitution that gives dissenters the right to protest. And, no one is being blindly sent in harms way. Iraq is not getting worse and President Bush never declared victory. If you listened to the speech, you would understand that Pres. Bush stated that major military operations were accomplished and a new phase was starting in Iraq. You need to think for yourself and stop listening to liars.

Answer 3

you have obviously made up your mind about the issue. I stand with the people of this great country who believe in descent. However, I can't really see how bringing our troops home is going to make the situation in Iraq any better. I feel as if most people try to portray troops as victims thus they must come home. I think that there are many families and servicemen right now that would rather die in that god forsaken country then just up and leave. It's the American way. As much as I'd like to protest to bring the troops home, part of me says, let them go. Let them fight for what they believe is right. Even though at this point it seems all hope is lost. I will say that I marched many times in protest against the war but this time around we as a nation should first hold accountable the blind leaders who put us there to send a message to the world that we are still a great nation. Accountability is key and they must do whatever it takes to restore order in that country. The only way I would support a quick withdrawal would be if the Iraqi government wanted us out which seems to me is going to happen anytime soon. With that said, those who protest to bring the troops home are my brothers and sisters, and like siblings, we all often have slight disagreements. f@*!k bush

Answer 4

I understand ones willingness to protest war and bring us home, however, its not time to come home just yet. Regardless of how we ended up in Iraq (A big FCIG lie from our government) we have to finish.
If we leave Iraq now as unstable as it is another "saddam" will pop up and take over, and then we are back to square one.
To me, I just hate seeing the country divided and think this is a great opportunity for all American citizens to start demanding a sweeping change in our government. I don't care if you are DEM or REP both party's have been in charge for 232 years and they are both corrupt to their core. Why is it that we, the United States, are the leading Democracy in the world and only have 2 competing political party's when all other democratic nations have more. Why don't we have a single "competitive" party out side of REP/DEM that really give a damn about representing the people and not lining their pockets with more money?

Answer 5

It's an interesting argument where war supporters claim that protesters are hurting the war effort by encouraging the insurgents to fight in hopes of getting the American public against the war and to force the administration to leave Iraq.

First of all, it should be a given that a free press and free speach are indispensable. Given this premise, the only determining factor in what the American people should be saying and what the press should be printing is in voicing whether we should be in this war based on clear and logical reasons. In other words, we should be discussing issues and facts.

So, what are the reasons for war? Or to be more precise, what are the reasons for staying in Iraq? The reasons I've heard include: we would lose credibility if we retreated, terrorists are located in Iraq and it's better to fight them over there than over here, Iraq will fall into anarchy, those who have died would have died in vain if we retreat.

None of those reasons constitute a compelling reason for war. If they did, then there wouldn't be much debate at this point. If the reason for war was to defend against being conquered by an invading force, then I would be buying war bonds, planting a victory garden, and even try to enlist if they would take an old guy like me.

But we are not fighting a war of self defense. We started this war with a pre-emptive military invasion against a country that posed no military threat, and now that the country is in chaos, it's still not a military threat. Heck, there's tons of terrorist all over the world that are itching to kick the heck out of us, but look at us, we're still here.

Bring the boys and gals home. Enough is enough.

Answer 6

i think both do ,but we all have our opinions about the war and that's fine we are Americans and we have a right to think and oppose and stand for the cause we believe in lets just support our troops by praying for them to come back home to their families that have enough to worry about,for them to focus on who is right or wrong all they want is for their soldier to come back a life

Answer 7

Hard to said, the first recorded war was 2700 B.C and probably war before then. We have been fighting documented war for over 4,700 years and counting. Somehow we human just can't get along.

Answer 8

Somehow I feel that all of the troops over there are just about ready to come home. I would imagine that they more than anyone can see how senseless this war is. They most likely feel used and duped by their government. Bless their hearts, unlike the troops in Viet Nam, they don't even have any idea of when they are going to get to come home. Why do you think the government is restricting their computer access?

Answer 9

We cannot declare a victory... as long as we have lost so much as 1 soldier, we have lost.

Answer 10

America Lost the War. I'll Even admit it. America Lost. Not to mention we deserve it. America is full of crap and nothing seems to help us in any way. the jap outnumber us five to one simply so bush dare not point the finger at them. Bush Just keeps making things worse and the fact that you democrats and republicans think you're making the world a better place means you're just as stubborn as he is. I hate being an american. I'd move out simply because I'm ashamed of my country but I'm illiterate to directions and bad memory. I'm not a good person I'll admit but america thrives off corruption and plays good and evil while american society pays the price. I[d feel sorry but they're not innocent.