Why is it people find it hard to pay respect for those of us who have fought foe this country? I have suffered a lot in my military service, if you live here, pay the respects due!!!!! How do you feel about it?
121397
I support you 100%, It may be so hard because of how irresponsible journalism writes the news, or maybe because of a lack of pride for their country, either way brother, you and I both served so these people could have that right, whether we like it or not. I hate them (disrespectful hippies)with all of my American heart, but I would die for their freedom regardless of how I feel, because its Americans like us and them that keep our country going. Semper Fi. As far as MacMoma...what are you talking about "worthy of your respect?", who are you? really, who the hell are you? You wouldn't be allowed to have basic human rights without our "bumbling leaders", old "shotgun" dick and our Brothers and Sisters-in-arms, you would be considered sub-human in most other countries, you should be grateful men and women of the US Armed forces spilled their blood so you could vote, or drive, or even have the right to learn...it is you who should be worried if you are doing enough for OUR respect...
160157
I'm a Marine who fought in Iraq.  I'm out now, but you could say I'm lonely in a much different way.  After returning to civilian life, few people understand life in the military, let alone a war.  They don't know what it's like to be shot at, to be the hunter, to be the prey.  It's hard to relate to people sometimes.  But, best to our troops that are fighting the fight now, and for their fight to come.
487605
Im sorry to say i agree with you. If it wasnt for those soldiers who gave their lives for this country we wouldnt be who we are today. We would all be walking round with German accents. My father served in the 2ndWW and i know of the bloodshed he saw. They do deserve more but unfortunately with new generations like everything else things like this get forgotten. At least some remember and that is better than none remembering at least. x
637115
I am totally against the war, however, people who join our military go in knowing that even if it's not necessarily a war they would back, they have comitted to doing their job.  I might also say that no matter what war or why - they have my absolute respect for being a part of a bigger picture that may cause them great harm or even death.  I salute all of them.  Bush, however, can kiss my flabbly butt.
633515
Thank you. I didn't know that. As the wife of a serving British Army Officer I often get the impression that the opposite is the case. Some of the bizarrely Gung-ho statements don't help. I mean what on Earth does 'Ladies and gentlemen, we got him' say to a watching World? or, a recently aired interview with an American Soldier serving in Iraq who referred to 'zapping' Iraqis. We joined you in making a terrible mistake. I have been deprived of my husband for a year in the last three whilst he served on two Operational Tours, and a 27 year old friend mourns her husband. There were, and are, no WMD and all we can do now is to try to help clear up the terrible mess we made and hope that our UN Allies, the French & the Germans will forgive us. I don't suppose the people of Iraq ever will. You are right. It's not your fault. It's your Government's fault and my Government's fault and the only way we can truly protest (although as a Senior Army Officer's wife, I have marched against this war) is at the polling booth.
642810
if there are people out there who dont support our troops should be shot for treason...ok maybe thats a little harsh but i hold our troops in the highest repect...i feel like dirt compared to them and id give anything to help their situations over seas....it doesnt matter if you support bush or the war on terror....fuck the cause but stand by our men and women in uniform who signed on for a job and have no choice but to follow their leader and do what they were trained to do...i love all of you and watch your asses and keep your fuckin heads low out there and GET HOME SAFELY to this wonderful homeland we call AMERICA...we need to remember our history and the men who've died to allow us to live and prosper the way we do...yes we are in some rough times but were AMERICANS for christsake and we will make it out on top... GOD BLESS THE USA AND OUR TROOPS  WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
170026
Im a caucasian male, should i be proud, my country is dominent, although tyrannical...im not sure if i should be honorored for being an american citizen and not suffering through all the hardships of other people, it doesnt seem fair. i feel bad when i realize that i have more freedoms then most people in other countries and i take advantage of them. I feel bad when i realize that while im struggling about which job i should get or which girl i should try to go out with, people from other countries are worrying about there next meal, or if there going to be able to raise there children, or if there even going to make it through the next day...there is so much pain in the world and i feel bad for neglecting it and living my own little life of seclusion and happiness, and i feel worse because like everyone i have my problems and they seem so pathetic and miniscule in comparison the others, it seems wrong to live like this in the U.S. and not help other people, we are all the same and yet we act as though we are all different. \n\nIdk why i went all out and said all this but congrats!! you got me to think and express some emotion, it doesnt happen very often so you should feel proud\n\nbanshee_370@yahoo.com
141581
Many do not understand that, like you do.  I'm actually in the military now, serving in the Army and stationed in Afghanistan for the next year.  It's great to hear about your support for the military >^.^<
73454
I support our troops all the time! I have never forgotten about them for one second! I had 5 uncles who served in WWII, 2 of which served in the Korean conflict, then later on, I had 2 uncles who served in the Viet Nam war. BTW, the people who served in Viet Nam were spat upon and degraded so badly that I felt ashamed of how our country treated them when they came home! Anyway, I won't get hostile, but I am very proud of our men and women who are serving in all divisions of our military. I do DJ/KJ shows quite often in an American Legion Post, and there is never a night that we don't all hold hands and sing "God Bless the USA." Yes, I AM VERY PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN, AND AM TRUELY GRATEFUL TO OUR TROOPS...PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE!
304961
To serve your country in such a way is a supreme sacrifice.  I think of my family members who were vetrans.  How hard it must have been to do what they did, and yet the conviction they must have had to do it.  I think of what their collective effort did to stop genocide and hatred.  We must not ever forget.
330624
I came back to the world in 1973. It wasn't until 1999 that somebody actually thanked me for my service. No war is ever popular, but the guys on the front lines aren't the ones that started it, they are just doing their duty as American Servicemen and women. The don't want to be there, we would all chose peace over war, but sometimes it takes the jawbone of an ass to stay safe. To those who say 'thanks', a sincere 'you're welcome'. To the others that served, thanks from me too. To those that are serving now, thank you, stay safe, keep your head down.
261793
Unfortunately, life is unfair.  In a just world, they would or he would.  If you did lose relatives, I am so sorry.  People on here are certainly being mean to you..and to tell you to leave.  It's your country as much as theirs and if a person loves their country, they speak up when it is doing wrong.  \n\nA friend of mine in military families speak out, whose son recently returned home, said he told her that the majority of the troops disagree with the war and want to come home but that most are afraid to speak out.\n\nAnd to those mentioning freedom, if you were an Iraq parent and our depleted uranium weapons did this to your child, would you care about freedom or want to turn back the clock?\n\nCaution --very graphic and disturbing\n\n\nadults only\n\nhttp://www.xs4all.nl/~stgvisie/VISIE/extremedeformities.html\n\nhttp://www.rense.com/general70/deathmde.htm\n\nhttp://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=BUL20060122&articleId=1777\n\nIf all your food and water was unfit to drink for 4 1/2 billion year, would you be better off with freedom that Bush claims he's giving you?\n\nIf your country had the equivilent of 1/4 million Nagasaki bombs dropped on it with its soaring deaths, gulf war type syndromes, skyrocketing cancer, and horrific growing birth defects till the end of time, would you be glad for this democracy you get as a consulation prize?\n\nIt is these troops Bush proports to support so much that will suffer from the poisoning of depleted uranium and the wives that wait for them who will get sick and the children they long for. \n\n This is a crime against humanity never before seen...if we don't stop the use of du weapons eventually all human DNA will be ruined...he should be tried for his terrorism and crimes against humanity and history will show what he has done...my sympathy to you and your family.
653883
I see where you are coming from very clearly.   And I must say I agree with you completely.\n\nYou are asking us to put ourselves in the shoes of  people from other countries and ask ourselves, how would we like to be treated as we are treating people of other countries.  \n\nI would feel that I was being taken advantage of, humiliated and completely disrespected.  I would also feel someone was trying to take over my land and its resources as well as my way of life.  I would also be able to tell that they were hiding their true intentions behind things like democracy, and a war on terror.\n\nI would not be a happy camper and would probably resort to defending my honor and people against the invading force.\n\nI'm lucky I am not from another country !
187215
HEY !!! They served proudly !!!  They are not proud of that war. They did not want to be there. But they were proud of our country. GIVE THEM RESPECT !!!!\nI am NOT a Viet Nam Vet, however, I am a Viet Nam era Vet.  But, just because I was not sent to Viet Nam, does not make me any less proud.  My brothers in arms went in my place, and all I can think of saying is THANK YOU !!!!!!\nI LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!!
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!
568955
OH, Good Lord!! You all need to get a grip!! You keep talking about the PAST like it can be changed and like wars are or were EVER "fair". YES the Native Americans were treated unfairly, ok? YES we fought the British, ok? So what? That was history. WE BEAT Mexico!!  OKAY!! We never STOLE a d^ ^^n thing from Mexico!!  IT's HISTORY! PAST!Done! Kaput!! Stop living in the PAST! This is HERE, NOW, 21st CENTURY, 2006! OK? WE, the USA, NOW have laws AGAINST ILLEGAL ENTRY!  We HAVE fought to make this country what it is today, for our rights, for our freedoms, for our LAWS. Without those LAWS enforced we'd still be like the "Wild, wild, west", no lawmen for hundreds of miles and then occasionally a Marshall, or small town Sheriff. Men in my family fought many wars to make this country what it is today. Our Native Americans fought and died for this country. Our Native tongue was used as secret communications in WW II. We contributed to making this country what it is TODAY. If our men, all those who fought and those who died, had not done so, who would be clamoring to get in here? Not many. You say we are Nazi? WHAT? We fought the Nazi's!!  We Have rights, freedom, we can make our own choices, we vote, we don't commit genocide, we are not racist! We have laws that all are to abide by, LOVE it or LEAVE it, that's ONE of the CHOICES we ALL have!! Unless of course you're ILLEGAL, then you shouldn't HAVE a CHOICE because you are not a LEGAL CITIZEN.\n\nIllegal invaders don't have the guts, the pride, the values, the nobility or bravery to do what our forefathers and our young men today do. There may be some Illegal immigrants in Iraq, fighting right alongside our boys, and THEY are the exception. These criminals coming across our border sucking up welfare, increasing crime, closing hospitals, bringing in diseases, living off our hard earned dollar and getting freedoms and 'rights' they didn't earn is an outrage. They should go back home before the red-hot tempers turn to white-hot rage!!\n\nOur government turn a blind eye to their illegal entry, but they KNEW it was against the law!! They came anyway, they are responsible for their OWN actions!! Ignorance of the law is NO EXCUSE!!\n\nSweet Lou--You asked what I have done to ensure our freedoms are not abused. Well, I vote, I write and e-mail my senators and congressmen, I go to town meetings in my community, as much as most people do. The male members of my family have fought in all the wars in the USA from the Revolutionary War to Iraq. I don't need to explain a da** thing to YOU. It wouldn't matter if all I did was cast my vote at elections, I am an American and I don't feel like illegal people should come here and take what MY family and OTHERS have FOUGHT and DIED for!  And I will voice my opinion like anyone does. It's one of those rights my family and others FOUGHT and DIED for!\nWhat have YOU done to assure our freedoms are not abused. You shouldn't let that alligator mouth of yours overload that pea-brain.
527122
I think something impressive. Look at the difference in peoples attitudes to the war. We supported the soldiers and hold WW1 and WW2 with great respect but all we've done is criticise the war in Iraq. I don't people like to support our country anymore. Society has changed and I doubt we'll ever feel that patrionism again because with a troubled youth, unemployment, increased crime - poeple are finding it more difficult to find things to praise.