For people that say they support our troops...What do you do to support them?
338329
I Love Him, and I tell him every chance I get.\nAnd of course, theres the many packages I send him and the kids, and the house and so on. But most of all is telling him how much he means to me.
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".
1161510
Are you implying that supporting our troops who are over there is stupid and wrong???  If so, I hope I never meet you face to face.  War, is war, is war.  However, you should support your troops who are over there fighting and dying so that you can spit on them, their memory, their efforts, and their sacrifices.  The least you can do is have a LITTLE faith in the brave men and women  who are fighting so that you can say retarded crap like that.
354390
For my own part, I thank you. I wholeheartedly disagree with anyone who blames our troops for doing their best to fight for our country. I do not agree with the politics that sent you there, but I will fight that battle with the politicians in the best way that I can. I think that there is more support than there was for the soldiers who fought in Viet Nam, and I would like to think that this rise in support shows that more Americans are beginning to understand the need to support our troops. The argument as to why we are there, and whether it's right or wrong, is one best fought with politicians, not with those who fight so hard for us. Again, thank you!
762111
I believe our troops are performing their mission well they are securing the streets while providing humanitarian aide.  I am not sure if I agree with the mission.  I think that we are in a position much like Vietnam where are troops are not being allowed to win the war. I understand that we don't want to be inhumane but this is a war we are fighting - let them do whatever is necessary to win so they can come home.
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I agree 100%. But we can do more. Remember, some of these brave men and women have been away from their families for over 18 months, while the US government cuts their pay and benefits. Most of the troops in Iraq are reservists, meaning they left better paying jobs here to go fight there.\n\nI support our brave and noble men and women in uniform not only with a handshake, but with donations to charities that help the family they are seperated from. The 2 I give to are listed below, but there are many more.
1161137
I hate when people say "I support the President". Screw him, he is supposed to support US, THE PEOPLE. He is not above us, we put him in there to represent our will, not to impose his will upon us. Or they say "support the troops", the troops don't decide when to go to war and with whom. Let's be real I am glad we have an army but the majority of those guys are only there because life had nothing better to offer them. Some recruiter convinced them it would be better than working at McDonalds so they went for it. They had no idea that they'd be off fighting Bush's war. \n\nImagine if all the German's in WWII just sat back and said "We have to support the president" during Hitler's reign of terror (A lot did in fact). Luckily there were some or a few who went with their own gut and decided to use their own brains and not support him. It's the same thing today, are you going to use your own brain and moral compass or are you just going to put your fingers up your a*s*s and say "Support Support Support" like an idiot.
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I am in the Air Force. My job is toe load the F-15 fighter jet with bombs and missles, etc. and to do mechanical and electrical work. I might be deploying soon, too....so that's how I support them.\n\nAlso, I go to anysoldier.com  and   letssaythanks.com  and donate things and send (FREE) cards to soldiers
35503
Support our Troops! - Bring them Home NOW!
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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.
1130822
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!!!
1138110
Supporting the troops can simply mean you support their quick & safe return home. After all, that's what we want, right?
326279
Thank you for asking this question, as a former Marine I can tell you that the best way to show you support is to send them letters telling them that most Americans support what they are doing for us. And to take what the liberal wacko press is saying about the war with a grain of salt. They need our support but they know the truth, they see all the good things that they are doing(the stuff the press will never publish because they want headlines) The press won't write about the good things they have done because it under minds their socialist agenda. Pray for them and speak your mind to the liberal wackos. Liberalism is a mental disease so they won't get it. But most of all thank them for defending your right to be an American. God Bless and Semper Fi.
784376
No, we shouldn't, and it pisses me off when people claim that those of us who oppose the war also oppose the troops. It simply isn't true, because we support the troops so much that we want them to come home.
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Personaly the "Support our troops" Sticker is not all you can do. I am an american soldier and i do not even own one. I do not think that spending 2 dollars for a sticker saying i support them is enough. I think that the best way of proving that you support somthing is if you go out there and do it. I am still in high school but as soon as I am MOSQed i will be over there fighting with everyone else. I dont think that the soldiers would care if you did not have the sticker on. If you really want to help go talk to a local recruting base and ask them how you would go about writing a soldier over seas and raise there moral.
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If by "support the troops," you mean, "bring them back," yes.\n\nIf there's a draft, I'll be relocating to Canada.  I'll be damned if I'm going to risk my life for some idiotic reason like an invasion of Iran.
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I can think of three reasons for someone not to support the troops. First they could be morally against war and don't believe that anyone should be a soldier. \nSecondly there is the popular image of the soldier as someone not too bright who cares nothing for the reasons for a conflict and just wants an excuse to kill and blow things up. If that is how you think about them you would be unlikely to support them.\nThirdly it is difficult to show support in such a way as not to seem to also support the politics leading to the war.