Do you support our troops in Iraq? Why or Why Not?
343891
Absolutely. They aer standing up for our freedom and the freedom of millions of other people. They are risking their lives so we can ask silly questions (I am not implying this is a silly question, I am just meaning in general) in forums like this. They are doing their civic duty at a high risk to their own lives. God bless our troops and God bless America.
1176944
I do not support the Iraqi war.  I DO support our troops who are over the fighting it the though.  After all, they're not the one who started it.  Bush did. However, I also believe that, even though we never should have gone to war (at least not when we did) that we need to stay and finish what we started.
314751
My husband is a soldier in the Army and I support him as well as the other troops %100!! But I do not, however, support our president in any manner. I see no reason for our soldiers to be overseas and it has been stated that our country is at its most vulnerable point with over 2/3 of our military overseas. 2 answer ur question, It's totally possible to support the troops and not the dumba** in charge! :)
856030
Seeing as how I agree with every point you've stated............\n\nI believe we should assist those countries that are willing to support our nation's goal of world stability.
1097276
I did not vote for George W. Bush. \nI do not share the religious or political views of Bush. \nI most certainly would not fight for Bush!\n\n(It so happens I have some health conditions that would make me unable to serve in the military -- not serious, but enough that I couldn't pass boot camp. But even if I didn't have these conditions, I still would not go to war for a man and a cause that I do not believe in).\n\nThat being said, I *do* support the men and women in our military who are overseas. Let's be clear on that -- I respect them greatly and I'm always thinking good thoughts for them. :) They had no choice in where they got sent, and if the truth were known, I'm sure many of them would rather not be in the Middle East either! But they'd face dishonorable discharge or even worse, if they tried to abandon the military.
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!!!
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.
629197
It depends on what you mean about support.\n\nI think, in retrospect, the invasion of Iraq was a mistake.  It has taken away too much political capital that would be better spent stopping what it turns out may be the real threat of the Middle East... Iran.\n\nI still believe in the best values of the US and what it stands for but I think the current administration has led us down a path that I have greater and greater difficulty supporting.\n\nDoes that make me unpatriotic?  I hope not.
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.
741017
David,\nWanting the troops to come home is good thing.  Wanting them to come home before they have chance to finish a job that they have been given is not so good.  I hate to say it, but there is a mess over there now and to fix it is going to take a lot more troops.\n\nI don't like being away from my family.  But the job needs to be done and it needs to be done right.  I believe in doing something right the first time because you may not get a second chance.\n\nIf we were to bring all the troops home now there would be a lot more trouble and a lot more innocent people killed.  I don't believe that I will be going over there for the third time because of patriotism and freedom of Americans.  I do it to protect my fellow service members and those innocent Iraqi's that as of yet can't defend themselves.\n\nI hope this helps.
902202
I support the President, too. He has attemtped pretty silly things (like giving away our ports to arabs) but he is a great leader and he still has my approval. He has given freedom to thousands of Iraqis and my answer to all who believe that this is 'not our war', take into account: 'With great power comes great responsibility.' America has the power to defend the weak and we have done just that. \n  If he could be elected again, he would have my vote. :)
942528
Our soldiers offer to give up their lives so that we can be free. It is their gift to us. And all they ask for in return is that we never send them into harm's way unless it is absolutely necessary. \n\nThe best way to support our troops is to hold to account the Government who put them in harm's way based on a lie.\n\nWe must support our troops by demanding that they're pulled out away from murder and murdering on behalf of politicians who couldn't be bothered to even join up themselves.
900040
Where is the support for your "facts"?  My brother has been there and has seen his friends die and has seen the people of Iraq.  He had the citizens come to him and thank him for what he was there too do.  Ask any one who has served and met the REAL people of that country.  They do like what we are doing there.  It is the radicals who are fighting against us that don't want us there.  These are the people who would rule by terror.  Get your "facts" straight and serve in the military yourself before you start criticizing what is goin on.
364117
Yes, I support the troops, I used to be one. Blaming soldiers for going where the elected leaders send them is ridiculous. Blaming the Soldiers is the easy way out, if someone disapproves of what the soldiers are doing they should address the issue with their elected leaders, that’s the way this country works.
1090318
I don't support the war in Iraq... But if there were a draft tomorrow than I would support it more than I do now.. It would help people understand what it's like to have somebody they know or themselves over there. Maybe they would think twice next time before they blindly follow a president into it...
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.
433436
Support the Troops, but not the war? Why don't you tell them "Hey! You guys are great, but what you're doing absolutely sucks"! Get a grip on reality. War is not easy, nor is it predictable. Many unforeseen things happen. Let me ask you this - how many terrorist attacks have been perpetrated on US soil since we've been in Iraq? Wouldn't you rather be fighting these fleabags over there? And do you realize that our forces, all volunteers by the way, overwhelmingly support the mission that they are fighting? Stop giving comfort to our enemies, and show an undivided front and unwavering support for our people and the mission that they are fighting. If you are not happy with the war, keep your trap shut and cast your vote at election time. This irresponsible BS is what caused the failure of the Vietnamese War. It's a war, and Generals, not journalists and anti-war demonstrators, should be fighting it and deciding its outcome!