I want to fight for my country. I love our way of life, I was born here, and I know no better.  I will fight and die for this country even thought we have so many enemies who want to take it away.  Am I wrong?
136185
No matter what country you are from, that is definitely the right idea! God bless you!
200555
thanks for asking this question! I'm in the US Air Force, and it's awesome to see the support of all the people listed above.  we fight for you, for our families, for your families, and we want to keep this nation free for our kids, for your kids.  We're willing to die for you any day, and not many people realize that, so thanks for your support!
88969
I was in the Navy and I definately agree with you. I dont support any part of that war. We're over there trying to help a bunch of people that can't help themselves and they dont want our help. They aren't even our alis and there we are butting into their war. Telling them how to run their country. You dont see people coming over into our country and trying to fix our problems. We just have a stupid president and if anyone thinks that makes me unamerican, so be it. I know what I am and this is a free country w freedom of speech. I dont have to like everything about it.
649354
I believe you!  But then, I'm not very conservative :-P\n\nWhat many conservatives seem not to get (or do get but ignore) is that if you love your country, you want what's best for it.  And if that means some things have to change, then so be it.\n\nSupporting a war you feel is necessary or productive is patriotic, but so is opposing one you feel is fundimentally bad for our country.  Supporting a good president is patriotic, but so is opposing a bad one.  Patriotism isn't about unconditional support for everything our government does, it's about wanting, and fighting for what you believe is best for your country.
659779
I joined the military to defend the rights that my parents spent more than twenty years defending in the military for me. I joined so that my children would have rights, so my daughter could get a job, so my son can worship God, or Allah, or whomever he chooses. We don't want to die but it's a sacrifice we are willing to make for the good of our country.   Someone has to do it and we are willing to step up to the plate.  We don't want to die but it's a sacrifice we are willing to make to keep our families, our friends, and strangers we have never met who call themselves Americans free and safe!\n\nGOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
55704
why do "WE", Um I think its more like why do "YOU". because "I" dont believe that. we aren't there to fight a war, we are there to make peace and contain the moronic fruit cakes over there from fighting. we are the peace keeprs not the fighters, if we are under combat yes we will fight back i mean after all would you want someone shooting at you? if I had to be there and I had a gun and someone was shooting or bombing me, darn skippy I would fight back. but again back to your question I dont believe that "WE" think that, only "you" do.
481676
While I respect everyone's opinion here, I think you should follow your heart. Bless you for at least being willing to serve your country. Serve proudly and know that you've done something that so few people are willing to. The chances of you giving your life are still small and the pride you'll have in yourself more than makes up for it. It's brave men and women like you who give the people telling you not to go the freedom to have that opinion.\n\nNobody will tell you that you can't have a family and still serve. Do both and when you are finished with your duty look back and it will all be worth it.\n\nI'm a veteran of the Marine Corps and I will forever know that I've made a difference, no matter how small, for my country.
436489
I have been in the military for 21 years.  I love my country and would defend it to the death, but when I "go off to war", I would say I am more passionate about my brothers and sisters serving with me.  I don't really think about the political side of things.  I just want my people and myself to come back alive and in one piece. \n\nThere are many factors that affect how someone views war and the list is large, but when the bullets start flying I would bet most soldiers don't think of country, glory, or the reasons they are there, but the basics like survival.  \n\nI will put more in later.  Got to go help the wife with Thanksgiving stuff.
127111
I live in the US. How far would I go? \n"when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security"\nThat far if necessary...\n\nWould I die defending it? Yes, and all it stands for...\n\nWould I live supporting it? I pay taxes, therefore yes. Supporting my country and supporting my president are 2 different things, though.\n\n“A patriot wraps himself around the flag to defend it; a scoundrel wraps it around himself to defend himself”
556302
Think about it this way...\nWhy is it that more people try to get into America than any other country?  That should give you an indication on what the rest of the world REALLY thinks about life in America.\n\nConsidering how good it really is here I think we have a right to be proud of our country.\n\nBesides, I have never heard anyone rip other countires for being jingoistic or proud of THEIR country.  Why should we?\n\nGod Bless America.
456604
Their are a lot of soldiers that do not agree with the war. As a soldier your opinion doesn't count.  Joining the military doesnt mean you have to agree with with any decision, you just have to do what you told. If that is not what you want then don't join. The only way your opinion counts is with your vote. Being in the military you are not allowed to discriminate your leadership. If you are the type of person that must say what you feel and its degrading in any way to your country or president please don't join. You must be willing to give up some freedom of speech to join. I was in the military and their is a lot i didn't agree with i just kept it to myself and served my country as Active duty Army. My husband is the same as me . I served a tour in Iraq and my husband is on his Second.  But you will see a lot of positive thing other don't see. It may even change you mind on some issues. Good luck i hope you make the right decision for yourself.
130005
I believe in patriotism.  I don't believe that you should let a few bad apples spoil the bunch.  This country is great because if you don't like something about it, there are ways to change it.  Celebrate patriotism and vote.
234298
If you born there, don´t make yourself a "questionable" reputation.\n\nIf the blah, blah, blah hurts someone you are thinking as a coward.
637366
I very much respect the men and women who are fighting over seas to protect my freedom and the United States of America. I also dislike the people who are against the war. But I also believe that this country allows everyone the freedom to speak whats on their mind. I don't think they are traitors(a bunch of candy- *sses who have their heads in there butts yes) but traitors no. They should however remember that there are people putting there lives in danger everyday so they can continue to protest the war. \n\nThank you  Rangers!
278391
I am a proud American and would love to join the militraty and be able to fight for my country. The reason I haven't is:\n\n\n1. I have 2 small children and no one to take care of them if I went into the service because my husband works, my parents live too far away from us plus my mom is very sick, and my husbands mom is also very sick. \n\n2. I live in a different country.\n\n3. My husband is militraty for his country and because of confidentiality rules, it excludes me from being able to join. FYI, we got married when I was still a teenager.\n\nI have other reasons, but they are a little bit private to be mentioning in a public forum. I gave you 3 valid reasons why I haven't joined the military. What are your reasons for not joining when you had the chance? Don't judge others on something that you haven't even done yourself.
291016
America is free the home of the brave! I am sick and tired of everyone saying how FREE we are, we are not FREE...Look around...... I Fought for this Country for 6 1/2 years and did I receive anything??????? Hell no and what for? Where is everyone else and why didn't they join the armed forces? \nWhy should  i have risked MY life for alot of bystanders!
661507
Are you implying that supporting our troops who are over there is stupid and wrong???  If so, I hope I never meet you face to face.  War, is war, is war.  However, you should support your troops who are over there fighting and dying so that you can spit on them, their memory, their efforts, and their sacrifices.  The least you can do is have a LITTLE faith in the brave men and women  who are fighting so that you can say retarded crap like that.