Is that correct for you, American Cittizen, in order to protect your self againts the Terrorism, to go to that war?\nIs it really because of the Terrorism?
202844
To me, the fact that Bush is investigating Iran because of possible nuclear weapons facilities has nothing to do with terrorism.\n\nEver wonder why the 9/11 hijackers were allegedly from Afghanistan, but somehow we ended up shortly at war against terrorism in Iraq (hm, more oil there....)? It seems pretty clearly to be about the oil. \n\nFirst, we also said we invaded Iraq not only to combat terrorism (with no prove of terrorists from Iraq), and to "free the Iraqi people", which really only destroyed their public facilities and started a civil war. And now suddenly we decide to inspect a neighboring, oil-soaked country for weapons, who are too poor to be making any anyway. Meanwhile, North Korea has confirmed to us that they possess nuclear weapons and would use them, but suspiciously we have no desire to touch them....nothing to gain there!\n\nI feel sorry for people that believe blindly what Bush says to the media and the people, lies that create hatred in our country against the unknown and different. It is quite possible that we will start a war in Iran, but more likely we will just disable them by destroying all they have to get at their oil and not send in what's necessary to take care of the people!
45992
Just look at the past wars we didn't start.  We'd be part of Japan now if we didn't fight so hard in WWII, or worse, under NAZI Germany.  And right now, if we gave in to Terrorists and didn't fight back we'd have never ending demands made on us.  No, Freedom is nothing like Free, but the alternative is to live like other countries do and who'd want to do that?  Some things seem better until you actually go there and spend some time.  And if it were better there'd be less of them moving here and more of us moving there.
612808
Isn't this a wonderful country that you can say these things without facing a firing squad?  Of course, you may not be an American & you probably don't remember or care why the war on terrorism began. If America allows terrorists to plot, infiltrate & attack at will, we will soon have no need for things like a national health care program.\nIf you are indeed an American, you should realize that this war is not a game, it is real.  We are in real danger. And our freedom does not come cheap. But, it is our troops, led by our president that are willing to make the supreme sacrifice so disrespectful cowards like you can continue to say whatever you want, whenever you want.
228405
I believe the USA is committing acts that constitute as terrorism due to the protection of economical investment.\nWe also have to keep in mind that invasion of countries by the USA have been recurrent trough out USA history that represent no real threat and have been accomplished to defend different ideals. First the ideals started as a form of economical gratitude in which USA would become wealthier,next to defend their economical posts in Latin America, then came war on drugs, and now the war on terrorism has given USA the right to invade countries with cultures and beliefs they know nothing and surely do not respect, therefore labeling the USA as terrorists.
433811
I would really like to kick your azz.  Guys are over there because we thought the military would give us a chance for an education that our parents couldn't afford.  We thought we were doing the right thing.  After 9/11 we thought and were told these were the guys who did it.  Those men thought they were protecting their country.  Then we noticed we were referees for two religious groups of Muslims trying to kill each other.\nWhy we are there now..  Yes your right!  that is just plain stupidity.
59987
I agree that it is a tactic. I simply can not understand why we have not declared war on Al-Qaeda. The only reason I can dream up is that we are not interested in capturing bin Laden. With a declaration of war against them we could pretty much let all the countries know (including our own country) that we will get each and every member of Al-Qaeda that we can find. It is about time that we get some serious intelligence against these guys and actually "take it to them"\n\nI for one am sick and tired of us screwing around with this issue.\n\nIf I have to hear one more time "We havent been hit since 9/11" I am going to hurt someone. (We hadnt been hit for the eight years before that, but it did happen and it will happen again)
428302
sounds like terrorism to me.   How could you want to declare war on your own country-if you don't like it emigrate!
281318
... I agree... we're Americans and have a long history of not letting fear take what we hold most dear... our Freedoms... yet Bush is totally taking the opposite approach... everything is through fear... all actions are excused by "do you want another attack"... that's not a justification... \n\nI would rather be attacked again than loose what America stands for... we can stand another attack, we can't stand a loss of our freedom...\n\nAnd the other thing is... he talks about terror attacks, yet the man that was behind the first one is, odds are, in Pakistan and we're not doing anything about it..
497960
simply put YES.\n\nI feel that it should be a case by case basis.. but when it comes to terrorism then You bet..\nHowever\n\nIt should be regulated in the sense that not any soldoer can do this..only interrogators or the soldier in the group who has been assigned that duty.\n\nIf we allowed any and all soldiers to wildy use any means on the enemy most of the enemy would never be seen alive again once they were captured...  Keep in mind the mentality of a soldier who captures a combatant after just seeing his best buddy killed nest to him... \nYou think he is in the right frame of mind to be objective ???\n\nSO I think there wold need to be some rules.. but YES\nI am for it 100%.\n\nThese ae not our friends they are our enemies.. they mean to do harm to Americans all Americans they do not care if you are anti war or Muslim or a child or old.. If you are an American they would kill you soon as look at you..  its stupid and rediculous but its the way they terrorist grgoups think and how they are trained... SO yes... \n\nSorry if this sounds harsh.. buts how I feel.\n\nGood Luck\n\nWismom
569664
You honestly believe that every person who is concerned about terrorism should go out and actually join the military? It's the same as saying if your a good American then you should go out and join! Besides, there are a lot of civilians that do plenty for our country and the war on terrorism. I'm a military wife and believe me, it's not easy. The sacrifices military spouses and military children make makes it possible for our loved ones to do what they need to do for our country. We have to play the role of both parents when the service member is gone. The children miss out on their parent being around. I could go and on. What about all these wonderful people that take the time to really support our troops over there? The ones that send care packages to the troops who they don't even know. Stuff like that is what keeps our service members going. No, you don't have to be on the front-line to fight terrorism. I believe that our military makes the biggest sacrifices of all, but there are plenty of us out there who pull our weight in more ways then one.
28231
Dear, \nI am very grateful for your kind contact. My question’s hading was War against Terrorism.\nI strongly condemn terrorists, they are causing great lose of innocent lives. So very person who has a soft corner in its heart for terrorist may be also called terrorist. \n\nI respect your opinion, everybody should fight against terrorism. I believe Americans are most cultured and well mannered people, you talked me in a different way? If you do not agree my point of view, we can discuss that. But you threat me to hit my country? Everybody surely loves its country, and Pakistan is playing a vital role in removing terrorism and is a front line fighter against terrorism. \n\nBut on the other hand can you justify the deaths of innocent child and innocent peoples, we are also humans.\n\nIf you think somebody is performing any task which is not right, and then you should prove that he is criminal, if proving without that, you take any action, any decision by your self, and the whole world protest against this, so you should review your act.\n\nIf we want to live a peaceful life we should remove the cause of terrorism. Otherwise you threat, so be informed nobody can remove terrorism by force. We know how to defend our country; you can buy only few people but not whole nation.\n\nAnyhow thank you for your opinion. \nLooking for your reply.\nSincerely \n\nImran
404884
It is not worth it, nor was it ever worth it. We call this the "War on Terror", yet we have yet to go after those responsible for 9/11. All these lives lost, families ruined, money spent and we haven't accomplished a dang thing.
332717
Definitely yes, Bushite regime is attacking the heart of America, with the so called War on terrorism (is War on Democracy) the future of the US seems to be very fearsome and risky, with the organised wars made, US in whole has made a big anti-US community worldwide, the respect that US held a few years back (One of the best Democracy) has now been ruined with the so called "war on terrorism", a state representing or showing faith in democracy should respect the same for others too, how can you justify that "One person did wrong so to punish him I may kill some innocent people who has nothing to do with that person ???" This is in no way democratic, killing of the civilians has brought the US a permanent black spot in the history where no-one if unbiased would justify the wars and the US decisions. Even the US people killed and injured in the same are not less than the people attacked, I always took US as one of the most civilised and democratic and an ideal country but now I think it would be difficult for me to classify US in either of these. Its almost same what Saddam did, He did and his people paid for it, Bush sounds somewhat same but diplomatic, SUBJECT is same, representation is different, so what, PEOPLE ARE KILLED AND IT DOES MATTER (MAY NE NOT TO U.S.) BUT TO THE CHILD WHOSE PARENTS  WERE KILLED, TO THE WIFE WHO IS WIDOWED, TO THE PARENTS WHOSE CHILDREN ARE KILLED, TO THE NATIONS WHOSE GENERATIONS ARE KILLED. MR. BUSH COULD YOU PLS EXPLAIN THE DEFINITION OF DEMOCRACY, I THINK WE ARE UNDER A WRONG IMPRESSION OF WHAT DEMOCRACY IS? BECAUSE PEACE IS NOT SPREAD BY MEANS OF GUNS, INVASIONS AND ATTACKS, ITS SOMETHING THAT HAS TO BE NURTURED AND SOWN. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE I CAN SEE IS - ONE PERSON WITH A GUN IS IN UNIFORM SO HE IS CALLED A MILITARY PERSONEL AND THE OTHER WITHOUT THE UNIFORM AND SO IS CALLED A MILITANT, BUT THE MOTIVES REMAIN SAME FOR BOTH. SORRY, BUT NEVER EXPECTED THIS FROM THE MOST CIVILIZED AND EDUCATED SOCIETY LIKE - THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
25538
For me, the statement says that survival is a very noble cause, and we should support all those who protect our country, and do so in every way we can.\n\nBut survival and protection is not the same as destruction, and we shouldn't try to be the world's bully. I'm all for excellent defense, but let's keep the offense to a minimum.
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 !
265775
Legally speaking, it is a brilliant strategy! Obviously, any self-respecting al-Qaeda operative (is that an oxymoron?) will plan everything in graphic detail on ordinary, everyday domestic telephone lines. This is exactly how we foiled those vicious bastards on 9/11, remember? We were all over that plan... erm... no, wait. Well, if our dictator-for-life wants it, it just has to be good for us, right? I mean, that's what life under an ultra right-wing neo-fascist regime is all about, isn't it? Welcome to America! Love it or leave it!\n\n(God, did I just say that? Even in a satirical context that felt dirty... I'll go have a thorough wash, lol...)
619706
I think we are unchartered waters on this one.  We have never fought an enemy of this nature before so where to draw the line and how far to take it will depend on the world's willingness to stop the terror attacks.  As we saw with Spain, not all countries view this war the same.  But, unless there is a concerted effort on the part of all governments that value freedom to destroy the terrorists throughout the world we will never end this.  Afghanistan and Iraq are the tip of the iceberg.  The Islamic terrorists, and make no mistake that that is who this war is directed at, have the ability to travel all over the world and use the tools of cowards to continue their jihad.  Since we are not fighting a standing army, and I doubt that our estimates of people involved in terrorist oganizations is close to accurate, we cannot know when we "get them all".  The ultimate solution will have to come from a coalition of world governments being willing to root out these organizations on their soil and drive them into a corner where they are considered, and please forgive the use of the term, lepers.  Once they are seen as un-touchable (in that no one wants to touch them or allow them safe haven) then we can talk about drawing lines.