Do you support the war in Iraq why or why not?
111236
Yes, I support the war.  I am no longer being raped and my children are free from prison.  It's too bad Saddam killed my husband though.\n\nSigned-Any iraqi woman/mother
194479
NO. I have friends and family who are in Iraq in the military and my father in law just got back from Iraq as a civilian bomb dog handler. Each of them has told me how saddened and sickened they are by the media portrayal of only negative things from the war. Each of them has told me about how they can see positive changes in Iraq and how much better the living conditions are over there now and how they have started schools and brought order back in many places. I don't think that is a waste of time. It is hard for us who have people we love over there and I am sure we would like to see them all come home safely and not have to be at war -- but the efforts made my our troops in Iraq are not a waste of time.
13500
When the job is done and no sooner. We are still in Japan and Germany and WWII was over 60 years ago. Be patient. Wether you supported going to Iraq or not we are there now and We all need to support all of our armed forces who proudly proctect us as we go about our daily lives.
455302
Well mochita, I believe that we have a war on our hands. As we have painfully come to learn is that one of the greatest weapons to use in a war against an opposing country is to attack its economy, and further to destabilize the fabric of its society.\nThese concerns for international security are the prime motives for the war in Iraq.\nIf we may only try to remember that Iraq's, or rather Saddam Hussein's intentions when he decided to invade Kuwait was for the reason of controlling the export and price of oil through its seaports.\nAlso a main reason for Saddam's decision is Kuwaits geographical location from where Saddam intended to intercept any trade that would issue through this waterway, and I believe it is the mouth of the Red Sea; however, if I am in error please advise me.\nIn my opinion the crisis that our economy is causing for our country are tactics of multiplier effects.\nWe have to conserve our trade routes and partners and this has already cost us billions.\nAdd to that the loss of human life of our loved ones cannot be ignored.\nI could go on forever laying out the reasons for the cause of this war and why my approval of such a war; I however am a much older and more experienced person than many of our citizens and who has learned to try to see and not to only look.\nDo not become angry or spiteful because we are at war. Just try to keep up with as much reliable information that you can and thusly continue to learn under a good shade.  Jose
324895
As a soldier I obviously have strong feelings about this question which are I would hope obvious enough not for me to point out here. \n\nI would like to mention something else though.  Many of the respondents have said "I support our troops but not the war."\n\nI have a very difficult time with this assessment.  Essentially what they are saying is that the soldiers are working for nothing.  We went to Iraq and removed a cruel dictator from power.  The fact that Hussein had chemical weapons was well documented by the thousands of Kurds he killed with them.  Had he agreed to allow documentation of their disposal (I believe he didn't because he sold them to other nations but that isn't a discussion for here) indicated a guilt.  The diplomatic process had failed years ago and whatever liberals think was not going to be reserected.\n\nMany of us do not necessarily agree with why we are at war but think that the ends do justify the means in this case.
1163316
I totally support my president. (and you should too) I believe he has done an outstanding job as our president.\nPresident Bush is willing to take political risks to do what is best for the United States as a whole. That is his job and he should be commended for doing it.
173560
Well, this American citizen did not believe the invasion was justified before the war began. International law and long-established moral principles do not allow for an invasion of a sovereign nation without a clear threat to one's own security. Our security not only was not threatened by Iraq, but every indication now is that we are less secure than before.\nDisregarding my reasons for initially opposing the war, the developments over the past two years have only increased my opposition. Once we invaded Iraq, we had an obligation to provide security and to help rebuild the economy and infrastructure. Things have certainly not gone well.\nFinally, given that we waged a war that I can't defend, the amount we are in debt because of the war is completely unacceptable. \nBefore the war, we were told the rationale was WMDs. We were told there were enough troops on the ground to provide security. We were told Iraq's oil would pay for most of the war.\nAll of these miscalculations or distortions make it more difficult to support the administration's views on the war.\nI'm male and over 50.
1168337
I don't see how anyone who knows the facts surrounding the Iraq war and can think clearly could possibly support him. Do the pro-Bush people realize that Saddam had nothing to do with 9/11? Being aware of pertinent facts like that might help you think more clearly about President Bush. \n\nThe issue is not about supporting the troops. The issue is whether the foreign policy is right. I believe it is not and that it is appropriate and necessary to acknowledge that fact. I think that the present state of affairs speaks for itself - the Bush administration is arrogant and incompetent. \n\nAnd folks, when you talk about freedom of oppressed people, that was not the reason we started this, remember - it was about weapons of mass destruction and terrorism.
498694
It is a lost cause. Most Americans do not believe in the war anymore. I believe we will stay for another year and then leave. The American people want the troops out of Iraq.
691528
Troops - yes.\nWar - no.\nI support the troops, especially the national guard.\nThey had no choice, they were not provided with proper gear, there were not enough of them sent over initially and they are being asked to work harder and longer than ever.\nIn the early days leading up to the war, I believed the lies our administration told us about Iraq and I supported the invasion.\nToday, knowing what I know, I do NOT support our decision to invade Iraq.\nIt would be wrong to pull out now, but if the Republicans and President Bush in particular are even remotely as pro-life as they claim, they'll get our troops out ALIVE as soon as possible.
595587
i am against the war and do not support the president but i support our troops completely
1145684
I give money to agencies to supply aid and comfort to the troops and, just as importantly, I also give money to Veteran agencies (DAV and Paralyzed Veterans of America, for example).\n\nAlthough I would probably disagree with some of your political stances, I respect your right to disagree with the war and the President, and I'm glad you can separate your aid to the troops from those feelings.\n\nEverybody should thank a member of our military, current and past, at every possible opportunity.
661334
well being a soldiers wife i support hI'm and i say it all the time i have that right im a civilian and i have that right , i don't support the war but i do support him and all the men and women over there and pray they all come home soon mine is facing another deployment again and yes i will be there with the best of them praying and sending the boxes over the them once again but as far as the war no i cant support the war , where my hubby singed up for this so his son and daughter would not have to face having to go to war some day i think the best answerer that i have heard from my hubby was just that . he also explained it to them daddy is going over to Iraq to make it safe for the children to go out side and play just like they do cause the bad men wont let the kids out side to play any more and my kids understood that so may be we should think like children our husbands fiancees brothers sisters all the military are going over to help the children to get rid of all the bad men that wont let any of the kids play out side any more. just a thought a pray of our men coming home soon  and just an opinion of one military wife.
309023
Maybe I have a unique perspective from those that have posted so far considering that I am one of the "troops" and a veteran of the current conflict.  From my own viewpoint it is discouraging to hear all the anti-Bush/anti-war rhetoric--not because I support him/it personally, but because it belittles what we are doing over there.  Can you imagine what it would be like to be in a combat zone and know that your fellow citizens think that what you are doing is pointless, worthless, and/or "illegal"?  It is more than a little disheartening.\n\nAs for what I do: I correspond with a number of my fellow service members who are in Iraq and Afghanistan, I wear a Support Our Troops bracelet 24/7 to remind myself at all times of the sacrifices made by those in uniform, and I strive to educate those that I come in contact with about how not supporting the war that we are fighting hurts almost as much as being called "babykiller".
684119
I have to say other than pay my taxes I have done NOTHING to support the current war effort in Iraq, but have supported it in Afghanistan.  I have friends serving in both locations and I remind them as often as we can email that regardless of how people feel about the wars I will NOT let them return to the "welcome" our vietnam veterans got.  I also discuss (that's right discuss) my views with others who share them and don't share them. I have learned a lot and they have too.\n\n(Remember, supporting our troops who are doing their job is NOT the same as supporting the wars.)
862099
65% of americans do not support the Iraq campaign. \n\nThe USA needs a BETTER PLAN for the peace.\n\nOH YEA, if you support the war so much....why aren't YOU in Iraq fighting it?
1020488
Yes, it would appear that most immediate family do support both wars. If you were to watch unbiased coverage on television, you would get this impression from family members interviewed as well as audience responses where they are in the audience. Most parents of soldier killed in action believe if we don't pursue the war to it proper resolution--a self-sufficient Iraq--the lives of their sons would have been lost in vain. As a tribute to the fallen, they believe the war should be continued until it is won honorably by us. I'm not an authority on the subject but I do listen a lot as I'm a "news junkie" and a reporter once-upon-a-time.