He told me this morning (At the Big Boy Restaurant) he was going to Iraq in Dec. I ask "Why are you going to Iraq when Iraq did not do 9-11 and is no threat to the USA". The Marines said......".................................................................................".
2007-10-21 03:22:11 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
he mioght have gotten offended but ut wasnt the wrong thing to ask if you feel that way. i feel the complete same.
2007-10-21 03:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 9⤋
Yes it was the wrong question. You also made yourself look ignorant for not knowing the reasons we are in Iraq, it's not due to 9/11, but does have to do with the war on terror.
We wont leave Iraq for a very long time. I've said this before and I'll say it again. We have not left Germany, Korea, Japan. The missions change, people like you don't care enough to understand that or ask about that.
When I told people my husband was in Kyrgyzstan (not anymore) they would say similar things. I would inform them the location of that country and that the mission is not what they think it is. All they heard was a country ending in "stan" and ASSUMED it was near Iraq and that there was fighting there.
I'm tired of so called AMERICANS thinking they know it all and making comments like yours. Grow up and enlightening yourself on world events. There has been fighting in Iraq since the beginning of time, and it will continue until the end of time.
2007-10-21 03:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by Just me 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Erudite Troll Zone is not telling the full story;
"Did I ask the wrong question when I was talking with this United states Marine?
He told me this morning (At the Big Boy Restaurant) he was going to Iraq in Dec. I ask(ed) "Why are you going to Iraq when Iraq did not do 9-11 and is no threat to the USA".
At that stage the Marine said "Hey you are that "Erudite Troll" and punched my lights out and when I awoke it was lying in a dumpster at the back of The Big Boy with a Chili Burger wedged in my rectal passage. . . .. woooooiee Chili Burns......!!!!"
2007-10-21 03:30:41 · answer #3 · answered by conranger1 7 · 10⤊ 1⤋
My oldest son is in Army Special Forces. He went to Afghanistan 8 times, and has since pulled 3 tours in Iraq. He now speaks Arabic, and likes the people very much. He notes that over 20 terrorist training camps, many documented as specifically run by Al Queda, were found in Iraq. He notes that the Kurdish people of northern Iraq were in regular danger of genocide from Saddam Hussein's regime. He says, 9-11 having demonstrated incontrovertibly that the terrorists WOULD come after us, that he serves in Iraq so he does not have to get his children gas masks for their birthdays. The Marine may feel the exact same way, you think?
2007-10-21 03:31:14 · answer #4 · answered by marconprograms 5 · 8⤊ 1⤋
The marine doesnt have a choice about where he goes. He is deployed where the military instructs him to go. Even if he agreed with you, he still would have to go to Iraq. If you wanted to say anything it should be" I hope you return home safe". No matter what your political sentiments, it's always better to wish someone a good and safe life. What you said to him was the same as telling a Catholic not to go to his church on Sunday because the The Baptist religion is the only correct religion. Each of us must do what we are compelled to do even if others dont understand our reasoning or agree with it.
2007-10-21 03:35:53 · answer #5 · answered by Diane M 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
oh... I think you offended that US Marine. That Marine's duty to tour in Iraq does not have anything to do with his personal opinions or choices.
Your question insinuated that the Marine should consider betraying the call to duty, and dishonoring the Marine Corps and any ideal of patriotism.
Furthermore, your statment about Iraqi involvment is insubstantial. The military has levels of secrecy that you are probably not aware. Our military service members already devote their lives to this sort of "Blind Leadership", not knowing what really happens at the Top Secret levels. To hear a countryman (or woman) whose ideals and freedoms we defend with our lives (regardless if it is physically, such as dying, or idealistically with our lifestyles), that question may have disregarded any respect for who that Marine is or they stand for.
I wish the question would have been asked in a manner that was less accusing and more sympathetic. Perhaps, "Do you have any reservations about deploying to Iraq?"
~Semper Fi
2007-10-21 03:36:05 · answer #6 · answered by young_masters 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think that questioning someones decision, such a hugely important and personal decision, is offensive.
It's also insulting to reduce someones decision to put their life on the line to a political ploy. This person made a commitment that requires dedication, integrity and bravery and you reduce his commitment to a political arguement. Tasteless, absolutely tasteless.
How inconsiderate to equate stupid and patriotic. Man there are some amazing people in the world today without even the guts to examine their motives and actions. Someone is putting his life at risk for something he believes in and people respond by calling him stupid and patriotic? Like being patriotic is an insult! Amazing, absolutely amazing. And in the same breath people will ask "what is wrong with America". Look no further than a mirror. There is a serious lack of respect for individuals in this country and for the efforts that people make, with good intentions, to keep this country a safe and prosperous place to live. Look to yourself for the problems with this country.
2007-10-21 03:27:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you're a liar.
Marines and military personnel in general are not going to tell somebody they meet in "Big Boy" about deployment dates.
Knowing you though, it would be more like your M.O. to try and get a Marines phone number for a date.
2007-10-21 03:50:30 · answer #8 · answered by Vicki1970 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, you asked the right question to the right man, but the real problem in not american marine nor the USA as whole for iraq. the problem is Bush (we loved clinton he was a good president) but bush is not good. (By the way I am an Iraqi citizen living in iraq in the middle of war.) if anybody still thinks that Iraq is a threat for USA he is wrong. . . . .
2007-10-21 03:46:56 · answer #9 · answered by Murad Dayla 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
again, boy you need to leave those jar heads alone. They are like elephants, they never forget.
One time you will ask a question to make them cry and you may find out what a marine is capable of
2007-10-21 05:01:06 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You again!? For someone who claims they were in the military you of all people should know better. You are such a fraud and fake and just love to try and stir up trouble.
You should have done the proper think and support the troop. The military gives orders to follow and he is doing the right thing.
2007-10-21 03:31:07 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋