How do you all feel abou the war in Iraq?
144635
Well I can give you an opinion of someone who has been there and is currently in Afghanistan. It sucks having to help people one day (ie.. give food, medical attention, clothes...) only to see the same person the next day shooting at you or your friends. Why help people who hate us so much? Because if we left here right now there would be more death and destruction than Sadom could have inflicted in a 100 yrs. There are many ways to answer this pro and con, but that is just what I have to deal with every day.        \n\nBUSH ROCKS!! (not)
1070647
do not over generalize....many "Americans" do not want this war. It is Bush and his minions that are doing this. Take a look at his approval ratings. I am American...I hate my government. I hate that we are in Iraq. I do feel like Bush made a huge mistake.
72003
how do u feel? what do you think?\nseems like no one cares so i would want to be asked that
503161
I agree. It's so sad. I was over there myself for quite a while. Gotta love the Marne Express. Hooah Hooah 3d ID.\n\nI don't see an end in sight, and it's a travesty because we are not fighting for anything just. It's oil, money and power. We soldiers, airmen, marines...future, present and past, are (were) all just a bunch of pawns in the game. The one's who got played the worst are the ones like my husband, who is injured and probably will never be able to work a normal civilian job in his life after he retires. Then, there are those who flat out lost. The family members who patriotically watched their loved one leave to go to war, suited up and booted, only to return draped in a flag. They will pay for this. Make no mistake. God is watching. God is watching. That's my only comfort.\n\nThose of us who are lucky enough to have been, saw, and can look back know deep down it's not right. Strip away the patriotic illusions and really do some research. Don't get it twisted, I come from a long line of people who served with honor in my family, and I love my country, but wrong is wrong. No matter how much red, white and blue you paint it with. May God bless the troops, and guide our government. I don't see any hope. I see more horror in the near future, and we have brought it upon ourselves.
517453
It was a day to remember the sacrifices that ALL of our military personnel.. I give thanks to each of them, no matter what war. They are a hero in my eyes. I want to say.. Good job, Well done.. I`m proud of you.  YOU ROCK... I thank you and yours. I wish all God` s best blessings for you and yours. Thank you seems like such a small thing but It is really and truthfully felt hugely.. Please KNOW that you did NOT go in vain.. We love each and everyone of you.. \n\n{:-)\n\n<><
405356
Feel better now that you've got that out of your system, you asshole? I hope so. \n\nMy brother-in-law served two tours in Iraq. He told me about what he saw over there, and it sounded to me like we HAVE done some good in removing Saddam. I can't regret removing a monster like that from power.\n\nAs for who's ashamed of what - there's plenty of shame to go around in this world. Looks to me like your dose is due at least in part to self-righteous, self-serving bullshit. \n\nNobody WANTS war. War means death and destruction and terror. Hindsight is 20/20, my friend, at worst, the American people were led around by the nose. Verbally abusing and belittling the people who had the balls to get up and do something about what they had good reason to believe was a dangerous situation is simply reprehensible. \n\nWhy don't you use your ball-busting verbosity to DO something to make the situation better rather than preaching distain and attempting to spread blame? Go overseas and hand out aid. Send people money to rebuild infrastructure or start an organization to sponsor business overseas. But don't sit around Monday morning quarterbacking - it's useless and only breeds distrust and discontent. Learn from the mistakes of history and do better than those who came before you.
1028873
As a soldier in Iraq, I watch the news and realize there are two wars.  The one that I am living every day with my fellow soldiers, and the one on CNN.  The two are very different.  The news version rarely focuses on the good things that soldiers are doing for this country and for it's people.  I have seen people that have had little access to medical care get treated.  I have seen family's get help feeding and clothing their family's.  I have watched a county start to rebuild itself.  Germany did not rebuild itself over night, and neither will Iraq.\nI used to get mad when I would see the daily violence on TV, but realized that I am defending their right to free speech.  I don't always agree with what they say, but I will defend the right for them to say it.
1048445
My husband was deployed to Iraq for a year leaving me with a 1 year old and missing the birth of his daughter.  My thoughts on the war, stop trying to take over other country's when you cant even take care of your own. ( as far as the president is concerned)
949551
Before I answer this question, I'd like to bring up something that really bothers me deeply concerning Iraq, would we be so regretful if we had successfully converted Iraq to a democracy with complete peace? \n\nThe question I have been screaming BEFORE the war started has been, "Does the means justfiy the end?" What if this end had been a success? Would most be sitting around feeling good about America?... feeling good about themselves? ... even though current civilian Iraqi body count is over 600k?... even though we never had a valid nor justiable reason to occupy Iraq?...\n\nOf course you know my feelings on this... immoral means never justfiy an end even if that end is successful. What about all those ppl that have died? What about the loyal, committed soldiers that followed their country's orders... not just American soldiers btw. \n\nSo once again, we should not take any pride in any way, shape or manner for our leader's invasion of Iraq. \n\nIs there ever a time to take pride in participating in a war? I think so. I did an Army tour in the mid-80s then when Saddam invaded Kuwait, one of our allies, I volunteered to come out of inactive status to participate. Why? Because I truly thought we, as a WORLD, had progressed past the days of barbaric occupations of invading just because you are stronger than the other guy. I took pride in that war because I compared it to a bully beating up a little child... that we were fighting the bully. Now, we are the bully.\n\nI can't begin to describe in words the disappointment I have in my country due to our actions. And what gets me now is the length of time it took ppl to come to this realization. I was a voice from the beginning saying it was wrong... most of these ppl against it were the ones in 2003 with those ribbons on the back of their mini-vans, American flags outside their homes... telling me I was anti-American or unpatriotic for not supporting my president. \n\nI'm serious. How many of you out there reading this either didn't have an opinion or was pro-Iraqi war because you thought it was going to be a cake walk? You were so sure we would just walk over the Iraqis and be the WINNERS. You never stopped to ask about our reasons... were they justified. America is going to war and we are going to kick some *** then come home like nothing winning.. showing the world 'who we are'.\n\nFor example, that Cindy Shehan (spelling) that camped outside of Bush's home in Texas in protest of the war AFTER her son died in Iraq. Where was her protest before her son died? I'd be willing to bet that up to that point, she was one of those ppl driving those mini-vans proudly with the ribbons on the back before that. \n\nSome ppl compare Iraq to Vietnam. While I see some comparisons, believe it or not, Vietnam at least had a reason. Vietnam was about containment. Containment is a word used to describe the stopping of the spreading of communism of that era. While I never saw how the spread of communism threatens us, at least they gave us a real,honest reason. \n\nNow to get the core of your question... what should we do now, knowing what we know now about the lies?\n\nUp to a week ago, I was on the fence about this. I literally could not decide. On one hand, I don'f feel good about making a mess of their country, the 100,000s that have died then leaving them to somehow find a way. On the other hand, I was thinking we couldn't win... win in terms of ever helping those ppl to 'get along' in a civil manner.\n\nI have since, just in the past few days, come to a realization... we need to get out. Why and what caused my choice, decision? \n\nIt all came together for me a few days ago when I read about some Shiites that had kidnapped 25 sunnis, took them into the streets and then burned them alive. Not only did they do this, Iraqi troops stood by and watched and an American helicopter patrolling took no action.\n\nThis action was not the r
911015
sometimes we do but I do not agree with it. I saw the statment brother aziz made and I really feel a bit upset about this topic. \n\nHe asked if God told bush to start this war? If God was wrong?\n\nGod did not tell George Bush anything. I just feel bad for all our troops overseas and all our Good men and women who have died. As well as for the all innocent lives that have been taken in Irak and elsewhere.\n\nIt is a sad thing indeed and I really do not even want to talk about it, I DO NOT LIKE POLITICS. We all have friends and family in the military and overseas and is just sad to see what is going on. It just makes no sense to me.\n\nI do appreciate the MEN AND WOMEN OF THE U.S MILITARY FORCE and I am sad that many have died in the line of duty and left widows and children!\n\nI pray for all our man and women in the military as well as for all of us Americans and all our brothers and sisters muslims and non-muslims. Inshallah there is world peace and we do not go through the situation we are in now.\n\nGOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! AND GOD BLESS ALL OF US! AMEEN!
1006059
It is a shame that people are dying.  But the soldiers are in Iraq to try to better the lives of the Iraqi people as a whole.  I don't agree with war, but I also don't agree with oppression or dictatorships.  So it has me upset in more ways than one.  I do not want anymore people to get hurt, but what about all those that died under Hussein's regime?  One of those soldiers were from close to where I live...he was from Springfield, MA.  It does feel like it is never going to end.  I support the soldiers, for I know that they are doing their job, and it must be hell for them.  So I am a torn soul when it comes to this war.  I hope that the people involved are safe and no more harm comes to them...I can HOPE.
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.
975419
Yes! but what do us Democrats know, right? Even though I am a Persian Gulf War Vet who was in a war in which enough troops were used to get the job done correctly!\n\nI feel sorry for the troops who feel the same as I do who are over there following orders like good troops so often do. \n\nI support the troops but do not support the Bush Administration's Invasion of Iraq which had no WMD's and No link to Al- Quaida and who was contained by the rules set forth from the first Gulf War.\n\nI am so sick of Bush talking down to people like me, I served, he did not, that speaks volumes and I think any veteran with common sense would agree with me.
1095221
Your question should really be addressed to your father.  He's a good man.\n\nI've been there.  We should be there.\n\nAsk any honest Iraqi.  (I did) They'll tell you how they lived in fear for their live from their government, their police, and their border countries.  Something you probably have never had to endure, so probably can't appreciate the weight of the fear or the dispair in their lives.  They're now realizing that they have a shot.\n\nWhile the war does serve American political interests, that's of secondary importance to me.  I'll fight any day of the week to stop the hell that the Iraqi's were going through.
937214
My nephew was deployed to Iraq twice (a marine) I admire his bravery,his loyalty to his country. He was awarded a medal for his bravery when a road side bomb struck his vehicle. My family is sooo proud of him! He is home for good now, safe and sound.\nGod answered all our prayers and God Bless America and all the troops who are now serving!
2103
My husband is a soldier and is on his way back from Iraq as we speak.  He has a better understanding of what life is like for the people, however, he also sees the hatred THEY have for Americans! Is hard to help people when they are trying to kill you!  He(and his family) feel sorry for the people who have to live in such horrible conditions.  His concern is this....How do you tell the good from the bad? How do you know who to help and who is a terrorist that wants nothing more than to kill you? Its a tuff question, and I think it depends on who you ask.  The general American public, that has no education about the situations in the Middle East most likely generalize and hate that race...HOWEVER, for those of us who do have some sort of inside knowledge(military), we are a little more understanding.  We feel sorry and want to help, yet at the same time, dont know who to trust.  I hope this in understandable.\nNow...do I or my husband agree to the USA being there? No Not at all, we dont want to be there! However, we must do what the chain of command says, or we go to prisson and can be put to death! When most of these soldiers joined the Military, there was no war anyplace, so we didnt ask for this, we may not agree with it, but we are bound by a legal contract to do what Bush tells us.  Now, MY husbamd is a medic...his job is to save lives...ALL LIVES.  I dont know if the US Military has or has not raped the people there...I can only speak for MY UNIT....and MY UNIT has never considered anything like that, and I cant believe other units would either. Im not saying its not true, im saying its hard to believe.  War is a horrible thing and horrible things happen in wars.  We dont blame the people in Iraq for hating us...as said, we invaded their land, and they are being lied too and threatened by the terorists.  If I was in that situation I would probably act the same way, but untill the people in Iraq learn to defend themselves from horrible people like Sadam and Osoma..then they will always be in horrible living conditions.
129579
This is a personal question, looking for your personal answer/opinion.  Think about it for a minute.  How does it make you feel to hear about the bombing?  Do you feel upset, sad, guilty, angry?  Does it make you think about life any differently?  If so, how?  That's the kind of answer you need to provide for this question.