why would the U.S troops do this?
155100
if you read some more news (not edited for content by liberals) you will see plenty of U.S. civilians and troops tortured, killed, their bodies drug through the streets by the good and noble people of Iraq. I was there I know what really went on, and the liberal newsreports don't want the public to know the truth.\n\njust check with al jazeera and see who has been kidnapped and is awaiting death. Also check and see how many were killed, their heads sawed off with a dull sword, for the glory of allah.\n\nsome soldiers have done unspeakable things and are being punished for it. but who is being held accountable for the kidnappings, torturing and killing of journalists and aid workers?????
653400
because they keep attacking countries that are rich in oil. when they say (example Operation Iraqi Liberation) it simply means'oil', they attack so they can steal other countries oil.
697384
As much as I hate the war, and how much I beleive that we were dooped in all the information given to us about "why" we are over there.  That would defeat the "purpose" on why Bush says we are over there.  Because we are replacing the way their government governs, if we hand it back over to them right now in that fashon, they would run it the way they want to run it (which is the way it should be, but not the way Bush wants it).  In turn, it would make the US look even stupider, because it wouldn't turn out the way Bush said it would.
813516
military people are stupid
560726
unfortunately I agree\nunless there is something in it for us\nit's a hard sell to convince the us to send troops to police the world, though I do applaud it when we do. the troulbe is we always get caught up in the quagmire of international politics and never fully commit to a mission, thus we fall short and it looks like a half hearted attempt with casulties that we have a hard time stomaching. Look up a group called Executive Outcomes to see how it's done right.
670329
they want to take over which means that there is no alternative to deadly force. my friend's mom said that they are taking over not through war but by eventually outnumbering americans.
232308
A better question would be to ask why the government of the United States sends the US military into other countries in peacekeeping roles (Bosnia, for example) while the countries in the area - who's own best interests would be served by not having their neighbor self-destruct - do nothing.
963174
Suspect the Marines are wondering the same thing.  It has become a confusing state of affairs,  You have Sutr's militia [Shias'] replacing Americans in Sutr City. slum area of the Shias. Then you have Militia running about and it's not clear who they are.  almost always just referred to as terrorist and sometimes Chias.  My conclusion has been "It's a fiasco."
158679
Is that why they waive the american flag and kiss our soldiers?
249107
1) US Army moves forces everyday to many countries (They think they are the World Police)\n2) No
865766
I would have thought that would be high on the list of things to do considering the amount of money it is costing to keep the troops over there. Must be running into billions of $ and its all coming from the tax payer.
709921
If I was a soldier before I would go back to Iraq I would shoot myself in the foot or go away to Canada or Mexico or some place.Those people are severe.  Why are they over there anyway?  They are not keeping the peace.
1139810
Why would they want to?\n\nThis sort of conflict could easily end up being nuclear.  Anyway all that would be left if they went to war was a large region of the world turned into an unstable danger zone.
1030223
If you were called to the Military and they were to send you to Iraq you don't have a choise as to what you would do and wouldn't do.  When the military tells you something.  You can't question it or tell them no.  Unless of course you are wanting to go through a life of hell afterwards.  So in other words you have no say as to what you would or wouldn't do if you were called up and sent overseas.  You just have to follow orders.
665536
Your right. You should probably take up arms against the US army to stop them.  I think after everything thats happended you are morally obligated to take a stand. Arent you?
656335
Can you imagine how the media would have a field day if the military did that? Plus, they're doing the best they can do. Sending more people over there wouldn't help much.
745179
no, cos you would kill more of your own then the enemy, i mean look at the u.s military they killed more allied troops in friendly fire incidents then the enemy did, proof that short sighted ppl are a danger to your own side.