Support the troops?

Question

Not! Many of you support the war not the troops. I say something as a troop from my experiences in the sandbox and I get accused of being a terrorist, unless I say something pro-war, anti-peace.

Don't say you support the troops unless you really mean it. I did my time in the desert, don't diss me until you do yours.

Just wanted to clarify the reason for my statement. I put up a question stating my personal observations of the war in Iraq, and it was pretty anti-war. I got bombarded with accusations of being a terrorist. So as you can imagine I'm still pretty angered over that.

Answer 1

I believe this is the question you referred to: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AumsRfTlQ7EGOQX6DgJ.uXPsy6IX?qid=20070830065040AAPYCRx

Worst of all is that these were fellow "americans" accusing you of being a terrorist in disguise. Of course, you were speaking pro-peace, hence in their mind you must be a terrorist.

I hope each one of those accusers eats crow, and hope that they don't like eating crow.

I support the troops, including you. I don't support the Iraq war... the troops should be elsewhere, not in some president's big mistake.

Answer 2

I've been in Iraq for over a year. I am against any and all war. The problem is, Saddam Hussein had a different opinion than I. And yes, some key points were distinctly left out of the planning phase. The problem is, this isn't actually a war. In a war, you kill people and go home. That's not what this is. Still, I will gladly fight the battles my country asks me to fight, even if that means freeing the citizens of Iraq from tyrannical rule so that we can build the country up as an ally.

Answer 3

OK, we've got a number of "I support the troops, but not the war" answers, and a few folks that don't believe that it's possible to do both.

Without going into the subject about whether or not we should be in Iraq, I'll suggest a few things that folks on both sides of that question can do to support the troops.

First, give blood. Anyone in reasonably good health can do this, and whether your blood goes to the troops or not, you are helping to maintain the supply of available blood, which in turn provides support to the troops.

Next, donate some money to the USO. Remember them from the old movies about WWII and Korea? They're still around, and still providing help for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines all around the world.

If you can afford a bit more, send a donation to Operation Helmet. ( www.operation-helmet.org )

They provide helmet liner refit kits free of charge to Marines in Iraq.

It appears that the regular issue helmet liners are uncomfortable and fit poorly. The improved ones provide a better fit and encourage them to keep their helmets on.

Which saves lives.

So, here are some ways to support the troops, whether or not you support the war.

Answer 4

My Boots are in the sand now and this is my second tour over here. I support the War as well as the troops. Some people like going into things and finding things to complain about I come over and do my job. Do I like it over here no, do i like being away from my kids? no, Is it my job to second guess the officers appointed above me? No.
Bottom line if you come over here looking for stupid stuff and reasons to hate the war and the politics of it you will find then right next to the reasons to stand behind what we are doing and why we are here.

Answer 5

First of all. It is not a wrong choice to sign up for the military. It's what is right for you. My husband is in the military. I support you guys, I wish you didn't have to be there. These guys didn't voluntarily sign up for war but when it happened they did accepted their duty without whining. I can't believe how hateful some of you are. You are so full of spite. These guys are doing what they have to do. Unfortunately every war has crimes against civilians and they should be punished but it's not a new thing. To the ignoramous who compared it to Hitler and nazi troops. You need to check up on your history because thats a whole different ballgame. Those guys had a choice. Are you excusing everything they did because they were told to do it?? Thats probably one of the few things you know about history so you run your mouth about it. You guys need to get a clue before you run your mouths. It's tiresome.

Answer 6

So because a government ordered troops to a place that I feel they should not have gone to do somthing I disagree with - I have to shut up and support the governments decision because if I don't they will try to make out that I hate my country and that I don't support our soldiers ?

If I am not free to disagree with the government and it's policy's what freedom are these soldiers fighting for anyway ?


What you are trying to do is called emotional blackmail

No I do not support the governments position or it's order to the Armed forces - and no I am not going to back down on that because some people want to try to make me out to be anti troops because I do not like the orders thier political masters have issued -

Now if ----IF - the politicans realized that they worked for us the people this policy would come to a quick end - but they are convinced we work for them - and as a result they feel it is okay to label thier employers (the taxpayer) as a terrorist for having the audacity to think that the people who pay them have a say in what and how the people's soldiers are used


Those troops contrary to popular miscinception work for the tax payer - The politicans work for the taxpayer as well

It would be nice if the political masters would shut up and become the public servant they were meant to be ; part of being a "public servant" is to say yes sir, to the people who feed thier children and put a roof over thier heads

Answer 7

Sorry glory! I cannot support a war I have never agreed with, do not agree with and never will agree with. Our troops, for the present, are another story. I do and will support them. I don't know where you are that you would be hearing what you are but it certainly isn't around the New York area, where I'm from. You continue to be faithful to yourself and your experiences and you won't go wrong. Good luck to you soldier!

Answer 8

War should always be the last option. We should never waste human life if not absolutely necessary. Also, no matter how "smart" our bombs get, civilians also get killed. If I was the president I would keep the army well staffed, well funded, well trained, with all necessary provisions, including body armor. But I would seek never to use the military unless their was no other option.

Answer 9

I support the troops 100%!!!

Answer 10

I support the troops just not the war. I feel bad that they have to fight a war that doesn't need to be fought and I hope all of them will come back soon