You hear about them, but would seeing them effect your opinion of the war?
2007-10-21 11:13:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Do people realize these are real people with real families, not just a number
2007-10-21 12:06:08 · update #1
My condolences to the family and friends of those who died.
2007-10-21 12:08:26 · update #2
About 2 months ago. No it did not change my opinion of the war.
2007-10-21 11:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The last time I watched one of those Juba Sniper videos. But to be fair, they're not exactly confirmed - half of the time, the victim jumps back up in a flash and scoots out of view.
Would it effect my opinion? Yep. It'd be nice if the deaths of American soldiers were only statistics on the Wikipedia. That's not the case. This is serious stuff here, we don't need to sugarcoat the deaths of servicemen by making them seem like they've always been flag-draped coffins.
But whether the sight of a dead American soldier gives you a negative view of the war or just gives you more resolve, I'll let you decide.
2007-10-21 20:25:10 · answer #2 · answered by Gotta have more explosions! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Last night when the President awarded a medal to the family of a fallen Seal who died saving others in Afghanistan.
Seeing them and watching has the same effect. Gratitude, pain and hope. Thankful that my freedom is being covered. Sad at the cost. Hopeful that the numbers will go away. But the threats are still so very clear. I firmly believe if not there they will be over here. And I still feel we have another major attack coming.
http://www.jihadwatch.org
they are very busy...
2007-10-23 08:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by Mele Kai 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1967
2007-10-22 18:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My platoon sergeant was killed while we were in Iraq. It was a hard hit to take. However for the honor of him giving his life as well as the other soldiers we will finish this job. The military works that way. Based on the way you asked this question you have no idea was honor, duty, respect, and loyalty even me.
2007-10-21 18:32:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
i haven't seen any...and i don't want to...no it wouldn't effect my opinion cause if i heard that he's alredy dead i know he's already dead. whenever i hear about it it's like a number figure...but it still registers...like there's 4 more American families wrecked...you gotta contemplate on it it's not just a statistic.
2007-10-21 18:23:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all the question shows lack of moral dignity and lack of respect.
Secondly, seeing a fallen comrade causes a rage even deeper in ones soul to continue the fight until the entire enemy is destroyed at all cost.
2007-10-21 18:26:28 · answer #7 · answered by Dawg Star 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
1968 when I saw many dead American and Vietnamese dead. Wont change my opinion of the just war in Iraq. Kill 'em All...Let God Sort Them Out.
It is against Policy to show American Dead.......may they Rest in Peace !!!!
2007-10-21 18:32:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
A few months ago, my Uncle died. A WWII vet.
2007-10-21 18:18:02 · answer #9 · answered by Ebby 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A few months ago. A buddy I served with.
2007-10-21 18:40:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋