Tonight my pastor said that he doesn't understand how people can say they support the troops but not the war.
I, personally, think the US military, and each of its members, deserves the highest respect and love we, as a nation, can give.
I also think the war should end, so I don't understand why he would think those are mutually exclusive feelings: what do you think?
2007-10-07 15:27:24 · 15 answers · asked by Cinnibuns 5 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Yes, I do believe it's possible to support the troops without supporting the war. I'm not anti-military in the least and come from a military family myself. However, I believe service members are being sent into a situation that was started under dubious pretenses. I don't like seeing them in a country where they aren't wanted and risk being blown up by roadside bombs. It also bothers me that they keep being sent over there on multiple tours with a short layover period in between. Many troops aren't being adequately protected and if they get injured, they face receiving substandard medical care when they return. I've read reports that as many as 100 commit suicide every month so they don't have to get sent back to Iraq. This to me shows that many of the troops don't want to be over there either.
2007-10-07 15:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by RoVale 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Your pastor is very smart. You can not support the troops but oppose the war. It's similar to saying you like the police but hate the law. My friend has served two tours and hates the news and doesn't watch it because of this. We live in a time when it is very important to support the troops and the war. We are starting to leave but if we leave to soon millions of people will die in Iraq. Iran wants us to leave so they can impose Sharia law. Steal they're natural resources and kill all Sunnis. This is the only reason we haven't been attacked here again. Iraq had years to allow the UN in and they blew it. If you know a soldier don't tell them you support them but are against the war because it is an insult. (We support you but don't like what you do for us or your war). When we left Vietnam early well over a million people were murdered in less than a month. The same will happen in Iraq. Most of the military is building hospitals and more people (girls and boys) are going to school. We have to stay and build up their infrastructure which is what they are doing. The war is over we are just making sure millions aren't abandoned and mass murdered. Keep your faith and back your country. Over 1000 soldiers were being killed a year while here in the US 16,000 people were murdered a year. If one looks to history this is most likely the most successful war in the history of our country. All of the soldiers being killed now are being killed by cowards who use copper roadside bombs made in Iran.
2007-10-07 23:06:06 · answer #2 · answered by adamic 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I absolutely agree with you. I have the utmost respect, gratitude, love and pride for all our men and women in the Armed Forces. They are brave and honorable and they do what they are told to do. This doesn't make the war right or good or even the best possible answer. No body wins at war, we all lose something, some lose more, some lose the ultimate. Our troops didn't declare war they only follow orders.
2007-10-07 23:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by eek! 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can support the troops but not the war. I'm sure many of the troops feel the same way.
Why, by the way, is your pastor taking a political stance on such an issue. Shouldn't a pastor, a religious leader, be politically unbiased?
2007-10-07 22:36:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I think we need to respect our troops and Nation also we can not do one without the other I believe. And as a nation we need to have more national day of prayers and take back our nation do things that we can do instead of trying to change things we can not. Put our trust in GOD where it should be
2007-10-07 22:43:53 · answer #5 · answered by JD 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If one says "I support the troops but not the war" is like saying "I support the homeless" but I won't let them live in my home.
2007-10-07 23:51:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your pastor is playing linguistic games and is dishonest. I would immediately find a better place to worship. I would also meet with him and explain your reason for leaving his church.
The war is benefiting no-bid contractors and ExxonMobile. It is harming the average American, the average Iraqi, and the average American soldier. I have the utmost respect and love for our young men and women, however, I cannot sit still while the US Government takes advantage of their high ideals. People need to be protected from this aggressive and unholy government.
I'm unclear about what your pastor's motivation. Perhaps you should find out.
2007-10-07 22:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by Skeptic 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am with you on this one. They may sound like they must go hand in hand but to alot of Americans, they definitely don't. I support the troops for doing what they are supposed to be doing, however, I do NOT support the idiot that sent them there.
2007-10-07 23:21:52 · answer #8 · answered by Kristen 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Our US military need all the support they can get. I know I could never do what they are doing for us. My loved ones alway's support what I do even though half the time they don't agree with the things I do. But I know I have their support.
2007-10-07 23:08:16 · answer #9 · answered by drama 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's possible to support the troops and not the war. The men and women serving in Iraq weren't asked to be there. They didn't choose to be there, it's not their fault that Bush has a peanut for a brain.
2007-10-07 22:31:23 · answer #10 · answered by Randy C 6 · 7⤊ 2⤋