I know many people are against the war in Iraq. I am an Operation Iraqi Freedom Vet who opposes the war, but I would hate to think my country opposes me because what I was called to do. I live in a small but patriotic town and was treated great. Is the rest of the country as supportive?
2007-07-14 04:55:47 · 23 answers · asked by militaryclark 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
This American does and I will continue to support them no matter who the President is or what conflict we are in.
2007-07-14 05:00:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The silent majority of Americans support the troops, and many of them support the war, too !
You seem to be more concerned about what people think, than what you believe. Does this mean that if you fgound that most people you ask, support the war, that you would, too?
You need to understand the politics of the islamic jihad and what they are trying to accomplish against this great nation. I believe that once you grasp this, you will not be as negative about protecting our freedoms !
2007-07-14 06:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
From what I have seen, you most definitely are supported.
You were sent to Iraq by President Bush and by congressional decree. Your life and your coworkers lives depends directly upon how well you all do your jobs. You didn't ask to go, you were sent.
Most Americans do oppose the war in Iraq and want you and your colleagues home, safe. That does not mean by opposing the war, we oppose the soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who are there. As a culture, you are well loved.
Yes, there are some people who will chant protests and poo-pooh all and everything that is going on in Iraq, but those are a very small minority.
The only time we would have problems is if some atrocity became known (like the torture chambers we created in some of those few POW camps). We trust you will use your common sense and your commanding officers to not resort to this kind of behavior. We trust this kind of action is very rare and those who are responsible get severely punished for their actions.
My stepson returned from Iraq two years ago. Our next door neighbor has been deployed to Iraq, and our son-in-law will be deployed in September of this year. We have a yellow ribbon in our tree for them, and will continue to keep that ribbon on the tree until all are home safe. Thank you for your hard work.
2007-07-14 05:25:08 · answer #3 · answered by TeacherGrant 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I may have fully agreed with the war when it first started, but I somewhat oppose now. I'm half-and-half, but I whole heartedly support the troops.
No one should be judged soley on what they were called to do. Your job was to support your country no matter what-through thick and thin-, and that's what you were doing. If anybody disagrees with that, then I say let them walk in your shoes. Let them put on your combat boots. Maybe then, just maybe, they'll see differently.
2007-07-14 05:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I believe Americans are still supporting the Troops- why wouldn't they? You will always run into a few ignorant a$$holes, but I truely believe the majority are for our Hero's.
I personally can't thank them enough for all they have sacrificed.
2007-07-14 05:28:24 · answer #5 · answered by Shaun K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 14:35:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!!!!!! I am an Operation Desert Shield/Storm vet, but personally oppose our presence in Iraq at this time.
From my experience as a soldier, I know full well that when you are told to go, it is one's duty to do so whether they agree with the political decisions or not.
Thank you and all our troops for your service to our country!!!!!!!!
2007-07-14 08:16:58 · answer #7 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The brave military troops are the back bone to having this great country.Regardless who says this war is lost an want's to cut & run it's not.
Sir have all you my respect in all you did & are doing Thank you for protecting us an serving.
2007-07-14 05:07:44 · answer #8 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
America as a whole does. The left never did. Just ask Clinton how much he "loathed the military." [an actual quote from his letter to the draft board in the Sixties.]
2007-07-14 05:54:11 · answer #9 · answered by SallyJM 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Most of the people who oppose the war only pretend to support you.
They claim to support you but gleefully repeat the latest casualty numbers
They claim to support you but they repeat every accusation made against you.
They claim to support you - but call you a criminal by claiming that the war is 'illegal.'
They are not worth defending.
2007-07-14 06:29:16 · answer #10 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋