Again i say...everytime I see those "I support the troops" decal on vehicles I ask them to join the fight. What do I get? The look of people sucking lemons. Why is that?
2007-06-21 11:29:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Plain and simple hypocrisy is the reason why you get the scornful looks whenever you ask a perfectly straightforward and fair question like that. Those who talk the loudest about patriotism and duty are the ones, with a few exceptions, who are the least inclined to get killed or maimed, or to get their children killed or maimed for a war. They see war in the same manner that an armchair quarterback views a football game. They see it as a fantasy that is inspirational and suffused with glory, but deep inside they know the reality and pain and refuse to participate. It’s sad that the sum of American patriotism is so superficial and lacking substance. I for one would be reluctant to go to war and have no problem saying so. You can call me a coward or unpatriotic all you want, but I think I have one virtue that trumps most people’s notion of patriotism – HONESTY.
2007-06-22 05:40:38 · answer #1 · answered by Lawrence Louis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because most of the people in the United States are spoiled. They live in a country that provides freedom, education, and opportunity. They think all they have to do to repay that country is go through the motions.
They say they support the troops. They wave the banner. They display slogans. But it's all smoke and mirrors. Down deep inside whey can't lie to themselves, they bash the war. they trash the soldiers' mission, they decry his leadership and command structure, and they cut his budgets and close his training facilities and bases. They ham-string him with outdated rules of combat. They outsource his civilian jobs.
They have excuses. War, in general, is immoral. This war, in particular, is immoral. They point the finger and say, "Well, he isn't joining. Why should I?"
They sit in their comfortable chairs, sip their martinis, wine, or beer, watch a few minutes of TV news and think they have a grip on the reality of war. They watch a Rambo, or some such movie and think they have an idea of what military men and women are going through. These are the same astute people who coined the term "reality show" and applied to it to entertainment.
Some say it's a poor man's war. If it is, it's because the rich are among those pointing fingers.
Some say military service should be voluntary. That's to protect their sorry bottoms. they don't to serve their country. A lack of a draft protects them. They're perfectly happy to let somebody else do the fighting.
They make statements freely and openly that brave men died under torture rather than utter. The enemy today tortures just for terror. He gets all the information he needs from the press, and the moral support from the protesters.
I sent a note to a poster on tis site the other day. He was a soldier. I could tell by his picture. He thanked me for the note saying it was good to get something other than people bashing him or trying to excuse him as he were doing something wrong.
But they put those silly magnetic stickers on their cars and pretend to "support the troops."
2007-06-21 19:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by gugliamo00 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I served twice in Iraq but I dont think you have to serve to have a support the troops sticker. Right now its not mandatory for people to serve. Now, if someone wont let their kids talk to a recruiter, or would avoid a draft are now hypocrites.
By your logic then 70% of the country should have tried top enlist when the Iraq war first started.
2007-06-21 18:50:12 · answer #3 · answered by Justin K 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I served as a volunteer in the army when I was young enough. My daughter serves as a volunteer now, because she made that choice. I also have the bumper sticker asking to support our troops. Should I offer to serve again? Have you offered to serve?
In my opinion, the most free countries are ones where every member of the society is required to serve. It does not hurt you to spend some time serving the country that you live in. Perhaps this would be a better place if more of the loud mouthed citizens knew what it meant to be a member of the armed services.
2007-06-21 18:42:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't have a support our troops decal because I couldn't find one not made in China. So instead I painted on my car, the insightful words of our commander in chief. "BRING THEM ON!"
2007-06-21 18:50:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a bit like competing in the Olympics, there's a vast difference between the athletes that are able to compete for your country.
And asking a spectator cheering for their country, sat in the comfort of their own home, watching it on TV, to get of their lardy butts, and go sprint in the 100m
2007-06-21 19:03:41 · answer #6 · answered by ed c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Supporting the troops is a good thing. Entering the military is voluntary. It is as it should be.
2007-06-21 18:32:46 · answer #7 · answered by regerugged 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Because the ones that broadcast SUPPORT the TROOPS are the Liberal Cowards that would never volunteer to serve our country.
Ask them if the served....NO!
Ask them if they will serve....NO!!
Ask them if they will serve if drafted.....Hell No, I won't Go!!!!
It is DejaVu of the Sleazy Hippies of the 60s & 70s
Ive supported by serving my time in VietNam and my son served in the Persian Gulf
2007-06-21 18:42:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I'm going to join as soon as I turn 18
2007-06-21 19:14:58 · answer #9 · answered by Michael W 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because the people making the decisions that will affect a soldier's life have proven that they are not to be trusted - certainly not with the lives of our military personnel.
2007-06-21 18:34:43 · answer #10 · answered by finra 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋