How close has the Iraq war hit you? Do you know of anyone that has been adversely affected by the war?

Question

Did this change your stand on the war?

Answer 1

our son has been to the region three times and coming up
for possibly afourth .it hits you very hard ; at home the family
worries, watches the news just to see if you may catch a picture of him and praying at the same time you don't because you know what it may mean. for them worry about
us back at home pluse keeping their heads together and
watching each others back . so the next time you see a
fighter jet fly over just say .. fly on boys, we're behind you.

Answer 2

When 9/11 struck and I watched all those people die in those towers jumping to their death...it's that reason why we are there in Iraq.

The United States will never leave Iraq now. We may shorten our soldiers there, but to leave it as if we never was there will not happen.

We are there for life and that is something American people will not ever come to terms with that this terrorist act against the US. was the awakening of revelations from the King James Bible.

When 9/11 fell upon the U.S. it was the start of a war that will go decades after decades and never end and that my friend is a solid fact.

Think about what I'm saying that the U.S alone can't stop those Arab bastards not without a unity from all country's in our coalition else we are destined for hell.

We can't just walk away as if nothing happened. God help us in this decade because the fall of the nations are coming fast and we are trying to control that from happening, but you can't stop evolution from creating a new earth all over again. The end is nearer than expected.

(ret) Airforce Veteran

Answer 3

The war has affected me because im in the army therefor I know alot of soldiers serving in Iraq right now. My wife dislikes the war only because of my deployments but she knows we are there for good reasons b/c of the stories I tell her. I wouldnt change a thing though because serving the country is what ive always wanted to do and im doing it.

Answer 4

When the war first started, I was 100% against it.

But after speaking to many soldiers on THEIR thoughts regarding the war, I've changed my mind. I'm still not "for" it, but I'm not against it, either.

It's hit pretty close. My husband and I both know people who were killed or injured there. A lady from my church lost her husband (I met him a few months prior to that, very nice guy!). One of my husband's close friends was badly injured when the humvee he was in hit an IED. Another friend went to Iraq, and it pretty much drove him over the edge...he and his wife are now divorced.

I'm very involved in my husband's unit's FRG, and we're gearing up for another deployment in the spring of next year. I'm not looking forward to it, even though my husband's not going. Last time, it wasn't easy being the one to pass on the news when someone was killed or injured.

I just support our soldiers, and I figure no one else really knows what's going on there except for them, and the Iraqis.

Answer 5

I am seeing a really wonderful, funny, intense man who just got back from Iraq in September. He is my best friends brother and I was talking to him while he was over there. Once he came home we went out and hit it off but he is so distant and his eyes are so far away it is saddening. I can see the pain he feels on his face...I want to hug him and hold him and take it all away but I know I cant. I have done my best to tell him that he is OK, that I am proud of him, and that I am here for him whenever he needs me. I love him deeply and it is so hard to see him hurting the way he is. He has nightmares but rarely talks about it. I don't push him but make sure he knows that I am here for him.

It hasn't changed my stance on the war because we cannot fight these animals in our back yards and in our streets. I thank God that there are brave men and women who are prepared and proud to serve. I wish them all the best of luck and pray for them often.

Answer 6

It has not effected me directly - I don't know anyone in the war. However, I do think it has effected everyone. I am not for the war but for the soldiers. Sad that it seems this war is going to be going on for a long time but I do pray for it to end. So many lost lives and families torn apart - very sad.

Answer 7

Lost a few friends.
Some injured.
Family currently deployed.

One friend committed suicide when he returned.
But I blame that on the unit for not looking after him. He had all the signs. One day gave all his stuff away to everyone...sold the car he loved for $50 bucks, and next thing you know...we got the word.

And I blame the unit for not seeing this.
What kind of soldier buys another guys car, for $50 (in great condition) and doesnt think anything of that?

As far as my view of the war.
When the prewar intel came out saying Al Queda this, bush promising to get Bin Laden.....every american fell for it.

My view changed the moment the facts started surfacing.

Answer 8

I have two cousins and a uncle there right now with a third set to ship off in January. This has not changed my view on the war. Regardless of the reasons why we are there, we need to finish the job and bring our boys home.

Answer 9

my husband is fighting in that war and one of my brothers has also done 2 tours.

its hit me right in the face pretty much. haha that war has taken my life away from me...but i have never been more proud in my life. i can honestly say that my husband makes a difference in every americans life because he helps fight for the freedom that they have.


i love my husband....and i love my brother. my 6 month old son misses his daddy and i miss the love of my life...and it has broken our home...but i know that when he comes back it will put it right back together.

and i still stand the same as i did when it started. get there, get it done, and come home. if that takes 20 years...so be it.

Answer 10

i have been there fighting 3 times. i have lost 2 friends and known a total of 6 soldiers killed there. it has had a huge impact on all of their families, however most of those families are still supportive of the war, and the ones who dont support the war, they still strongly support the soldiers.