How many people saying that they support the troops actually DO something to support them?

Question

Besides just saying they do?

Because if everyone that says they support the troops was to send care packages, (this seems to be the biggest stated support method given) they would be so overrun with care packages they could'net except them all. So this certainly is not the case.

Answer 1

I don't support what they're doing, all for Bush's lies.

Answer 2

wow, how things have changed since WWII.

we are told by our govt that this is the monumental struggle of our generation.

but there are people out here wondering aloud how people are supporting the war effort.

isn't the national organization of the war effort on the domestic front the JOB OF THE GOVT???

during WWII everything from gas to rubber to steel was rationed to be sure that there was enough to support the war effort.

during WWII citizens were asked to buy war bonds if they could and entire industries were retooled in order to support the war effort.

but what has our govt asked of it's citizens over the past five years?

to pay LESS taxes and go shopping.

i think the very fact that a questioner feels the need to ask this question and that we all sit here and struggle with our feelings about how we can support our troops speaks volumes as to how we now have a vacuum of leadership.

folks, it's not our job to organize the nation to support the troops.

this is something that 'leaders' would do.

if we had any...

Answer 3

I support the troops by living with one, raising his tree kids and holding down the home while he is not there. He doesn't have to worry about anything.
Every month I send a package to my cousin and brother who have been there for what seems like for ever.
So yes I support my troops

Answer 4

probably half of them. i dont think that you have to show it all the time to support them. it's the thought that goes into it. people that are negitive about the troops need to be educated, and they are the ones we always hear about. the media seems to focus on the negitive things and less on the positive. this war is dragging on and on and now more than ever we all need to actually show support and not just talk about it. there are a lot of military web sites out there that tell you how you can make a difference.

Answer 5

I think there needs to be a distinction made between supporting our troops, the men and women who are "over there" in harm's way, and supporting Bush's faulty campaign.
Also, another point: the military who are over there now may have joined for a completely different reason, and not want to be over there...but they did join, and most of them knew what they were swearing themselves to do. But the "new military" those who have joined since the start of the war, a lot of them want to be deployed, and joined to fight, not sit around in their uniforms decorating their families' living rooms.
So often we as Americans generalize everything, and forget that "the troops" have political opinions too. The typical idea is that all Soldiers support Bush and the "War on Terror" completely. I contest this vast generalization.
To bring it closer to home:
I, as a US Army Reservist, do not support Bush, did not vote for him, and am greatly concerned about his politics. But neither do I like the current candidates.
I am scheduled to deploy in 2010, I have no idea where, or what, or why. I know the political weather is highly likely to change drastically between now and then. But I am still as excited as a child about this first deployment. I joined to fight, to make what difference I can.
Some people have told me "the war is over, it's just cleanup" as a reason to withdraw our troops. I can almost laugh at that. As long as there are still insurgents killing my buddies, there will still be a war.
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Anyway, please think before you say you do/do not support our troops. One thing I hope you all support is America. With all her faults, I at least would still prefer to enjoy her freedoms than change my citizenship.

Answer 6

Displaying support for the troops is a nice gesture, things like Yellow flags etc. Saying "I support the troops but...." is not supporting the troops. Don't voice your political views to a member of the military that is fighting for your country. We go through enough without having to listen to everyone's view on the war and why we shouldn't be there. We are there because we choose to be, those who don't want to be in Iraq do not have to join.

Answer 7

I support the troops because I am one. I also support the troops by donating to the Veterans Administration and the Air Force Aid Society (they help active-duty airmen with loans or grants for emergency expenses). Finally, I make it a point to say "Thank you for your service" to those I see wearing hats or jackets or T-shirts denoting them as veterans.

Answer 8

The Red Cross, of course. Drop some money into the bin that stands next to the weird looking volunteer outside of every Wal-Mart.

~Damp

Answer 9

I support the troops by trying to get them home safe and as fast as we can... To me thats TRUE support, not like what is being said.. Yes packages are nice and money is even nicer but the main objective would be to get them home where they can enjoy life and be part of their families again and be there to enjoy it.

Answer 10

If you REALLY want to do something for our troops, REGISTER and get involved (no membership fee, no dues, no meetings, just come when called).

Answer 11

Support doesn't necessarily mean you have to actually do something... it generally means you support them in their... well, not choice, but... whatever... it probably means you don't want them to get blown up, but they have to euphemistic about it.