You say you "support the troops, but not the war?"?

Question

Military personnel take an oath to uphold and protect the laws of the Constitution. The men and women of this great nation choose to defend and protect our rights from radical extremists threatening our very basic foundations and principles. So how can you can support the person in the uniform but not support the means they use to protect our constitutional freedoms?

Answer 1

because its called freedom of speech it goes right along with freedom of ideals and the pursuit of happiness , maybe they feel that their pursuit of happiness doesn't include war in a ideal world

you obviously haven't served in the military or in combat, alot of us dont feel we should be in iraq. we should of turned it over to the un after we captured saddam.

i have been there, i support all the men there and my Friends still in the service , but i went with my conscience and got out after a tour there. but i don't support the war in Iraq and furthermore i feel we should be out of Europe all of Asia and anywhere Else we are stationed at

Answer 2

I'm assuming this question is really directed at the current war in Iraq because I can't speak for all military operations both current and historical.

There is a third part that is often missed.

I easily can say I support the troops. No question about it.

I also support the mission. (Well, I support the idea that we have to combat radical Islam.)

What I disagree with is the manner in which we are operating. I think the tactics and strategy need to be re-evaluated. The planning was poor and the endgame was not thought out. We are fighting a war without the proper equipment and we seem to be taking no measures what so ever to combat the influx of guerillas and weapons moving across the Iraqi borders from Iran and Syria. This IS slowly turning into another Vietnam. The similarities are too similar.

In Vietnam, we faced both tactical and political issues with the traffic of arms and personnel moving from Cambodia and Laos into South Vietnam...same thing is happening from Syria and Iran.

In Vietnam we garrisoned troops in cities and in remote camps throughout the country. In the cities and on large bases we faced bombings and sabotage at the hands of the VC...same thing is going on in the Iraqi cities. Just like Vietnam, our troops are scattered throughout the country. Travel must be done by air or by armored convoy through enemy held territory. Same thing in Iraq.

Now...in 30 years haven't we learned a single freakin' thing?

We worry about the political ramifications of building a latrine too close to a mosque. We are too concerned with what the media says and how a presidential poll will read in tomorrow's NY Times. This is nuts. Don't they study warfare at West Point and the Army War College anymore?

What I disagree with is that we didn't start in one end of the country and gradually establish a military state slowly but surely walking up the Tigris and Euphrates valley. Removing weapons and potential insurgents along the way. Instead, we did what the Nazis did. A lightning quick war across a geographic area which neglected the idea of security in the rear areas.

Someone please bring Caesar back from the dead and appoint him the commander of CentCom.

Answer 3

The statement "Support the troops, but not the war" means that the individual supports those persons who have take the oath to uphold and protect the Constitution. They do not however agree with the military action being taken by their civilian leaders and feel it is unnecessary to protecting our freedom. They are not saying that they are opposed to the military being able to use force against anything, merely that this particular application of force is wrong and the men and women in uniform suffer because of it.

Answer 4

Yes, they take an oath to do these things, and the administration is betraying them by asking them to do this without the proper equipment, and without any chance of winning the war. The people they are fighting are not the radical extremists who attacked our country, they are just people trying to live in their own country and get the benefits of their own natural resources. The radical extremists who attacked our country were Saudis, but we don't attack their country because they have a puppet govt that does what we want them to do. Bush and co. are betraying the troups, they don't have the equipt to do their jobs safely, they don't get proper medical care when they are injured trying to do their jobs, and this war is not for the reasons the admin says it is. I know troops who took the same oath for Vietnam, and did their best in a war that could not be won. Many of them agree with me that they support the troops but not the war. My father, a WWII veteran who also took that oath, but in a necessary war that we had to win, also supports the troops but not the war. Open your mind to thoughts other than those put in your head by this govt/administration.

Answer 5

You are misunderstanding the statement. Someone who supports the troops, but not the war would agree 100% with you on that point. That is why they support the troops. But, they feel that this war is unneccesary and needs to end. It's not the troops fault, as they are doing their duty and doing what they swore to do, which is protect this country with their very lives. For that reason alone, all US Soldiers deserve our respect and gratitude. But, that doesn't mean that they are being used to the best of their abilities. It's the leaders who are sending them out that some people disagree with.

So, it's very possible to support the great troops that are trying to protect us, even if you disagree with where they are being sent to.

Answer 6

some people do not think that they should be over there, or should of ever started the war to Begin with and that is a valid argument. but at the same time they support the soldiers....bc they understand that they do not have the choice of where they are deployed, or what wars their country will fight in. these people might for example send relief packages to soldiers or help in that way or they might just not protest solders when they arrive home...that's just 2 examples of how people can support the troops with out agreeing with the war in general.

Answer 7

You are incorrect. Military members swear to "uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States against ALL enemies BOTH foreign and DOMESTIC."

Technically if a military member were to see a government official violate the Constitution they are oath bound to "neutralize" the threat to the Constitution.

Answer 8

you could, yet on the comparable time it incredibly is annoying. via announcing particular issues against the warfare, it inherintley hurts Troop ethical, and aids the enemies propoganda gadget. Examples: The warfare is misplaced Why are we There purely announcing "I help the troops", capacity Jack and Sh1t, while interior the subsequent sentence you by using one among those 2 out their. helping the troops in my ideas is once I see human beings helping our reason, or in case you do no longer prefer to try this, easily thank them for what they are doing once you spot them. it extremely is help. Get with organization who deliver care applications, letters, help households and such. you're able to do all that ans nonetheless oppose the warfare. yet purely announcing "I help the troops", is like me announcing love my babies. If i do no longer tutor them I do, than they are purely hallow words. As for the politics, what the militia needs properly as undesirable because it sounds, shouldn't in any respect impact political desicions. We could desire to have Civilian rule, and that they make the call. The civilian rule ought to supply the militia its job, and than hear to them on a thank you to end it. no longer ask if the militia needs to combat this warfare.

Answer 9

I support the troops, 100%. I wish we were not at war and that my soldier did not have to deploy, but I support him all the way. I cannot say I support nor that I don't support the war, but I can say that I cannot stand those people that are out protesting against the war who could be out doing something nice for the soldier who is risking their lives for us back home.

Answer 10

What is meant is that some of us didn't agree that invading Iraq was justified by 9/11. It seemed that tptb used that day to justify the action they wanted. Turns out they lied about the weapons of mass destruction too. However, we saw what happened to our Vietnam vets who weren't given the kind of respect and support they deserved for serving AND we never ever want that to happen again-not on our watch. We love you guys and gals and we love America and what it stands for. Btw, to all you veterans and active duty men and women, thank you so much for your willingness to serve.