How do you feel about the war in Iraq? and why?
400400
I can't imagine being an Iraqi woman. I would like all women to enjoy the freedom's that I do. For that reason I believe that our involvement for world peace is the correct choice.\n\nListen to the success stories about the good we are doing over there instead of listening to the negative stories.\n\nGod Bless our military who are serving for Freedom.\n\nProud Mom of an Amercan Soldier serving in Iraq.
957192
While I believe we are undermanned, I don't think of the Iraq war as a question of nationality.  This is a crooked war and we all know it.  I can speak for many by saying I am not eager to die for a war I don't believe in.
25928
Your question is one that is a little close to home for me, I am currently sitting in Iraq and I have lost one of my Marines over here.  That feeling of lost is as bad as losing a family member.  \n\nThat being said lets take a look at the people that make up the population of the U.S. a good portion has been in the military or at least has a friend or family member that is or has served.  The brave Men and Women that were sent to Vietnam are now the Parents or in some cases Grandparents of the Men and Women here with me today.  The connection is made between the one that are safe and the one that walk the wall.  No one can look the other way when it hits that close to home.\n\nThe people that greave for the loss of life I say Thank you for your concern.  The one that use the loss of life as a way to advance their political agenda I say F*** Off.  \n\nThe Men and Women that died over here died defending freedom, we all gave some, but some gave all.
108861
Well--it's nice to know you've got an open mind.  I'm sure it's easy for you to think all liberals feel as you suggest, since you likely feel the exact opposite.\n\nFirst, let's try and keep Iraq and terrorism separate.  I think it may be the single biggest bill of goods Americans have been sold by the administration.  I am 100% behind our nation's effort to fight terrorism, provided we do it in a way that upholds the best traditions of our nation.  We simply cannot sink to the level of others just because "that's the way the game is played".  We cannot break laws and trample on people's rights just because it's easier that way.\n\nAs for Iraq, it seems obvious to me that our invasion had NOTHING to do with terrorism.  Unfortunately, we're in a mess there that we created.  Am I glad Saddam is out?  Of course.  Do I think a democratically-elected government in Iraq is important?  Darn right.  Am I proud we were able to bring it about?  Sure.  But America cannot just decide that a nation isn't operating the way we'd like and then invade it because it's the right thing to do.  It's just like the whole NSA spying business. I doubt there is a single American who doesn't believe they should be checking out suspicious individuals.  But bypassing legal DUE PROCESS for any reason is not the way we do it here--at least it shouldn't be.  It's no wonder Republicans in Congress are starting to back away from Bush on this.\n\nIt looks to me we are stuck in Iraq until we can make it safe enough to leave.  Despite many American's anger at our presence there, you will likely find grudging support for a logical exit.  I'm proud of the young men and women who are there putting their lives on the line--and many losing them--in service of our nation.  I just pray that their sacrifices haven't been in vain.
302733
I personally think this war should not have started anyways because if you were in a house and had family problem you would not really like some one from outside jumping in and saying i am here to solve your problem and live in your house, eat all your food and do nothing :) so Iraq had problems but then no one but iraqi's can solve them and i think this war should end now.
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.
377386
I'm embarassed.\n\nFirst of all--we lied to start a war that was not provoked against us.  It was actually nice having one country in the world that didn't kiss our butts and tell us what we wanted to hear.  I am in favor of free speech.  I believe Saddam Hussein became a target because he spoke too boldly against us.\n\nSecond of all--the rape of Baghdad was extremely disgusting.  By rape, I mean the archeological treasures of several millenia went on sale on ebay overnight.  It's a loss for the entire world.\n\nThirdly--the dismissal of the Iraqi army *insured* civil war.  Having no army leaves the state--democratically reformed or not--incapable of defending itself.  Why did we want this?  What were we thinking?  What is the goal here?\n\nFourthly--our fates are shared.  There is a connection.  To the extent that Iraq will be entrenched in civil war, America will be there as well.  The conservatives can't seem to back away from this war--such is their leadership, and they love their leaders dearly.  The liberals want to take responsibility for the wrong we have done.  America will be in Iraq for quite a while.\n\nIt's pretty sad, actually.  I hope Iraq pulls through, but it will never, ever be the same.
1071851
i think its a difficult issue. i think that we are in the war for the wrong reasons, but i think the war is necessary. the us being on a different continent than most major wars has always been torn between getting involved and isolationism. we dont always make the right call. i think that the people in iraq and the surrounding regions needed help. needed military assistance. not to make way for democracy or any of that crap. but because of massive human rights violations. thats not why we got into the war of course, but its certainly a beneficial side effect. the us didnt get into WWII to liberate the concentration camps, and stop the slaughter of innocent people all over europe, but again, a positive side effect. so maybe it doesnt matter what reason we go in for, as long as the right thing gets done. the civilian casualties are appalling. but they are mostly due to the iraqi insurgency. of course the iraqi insurgency would not have happened if we hadnt gotten involved, because their aims were being accomplished by saddam hussein. and they'll be there when we leave. i dont know that the middle east is actually a good place for democracy. they evolved differently than america and europe. they may require a different form of government. in the end i dont care. the people will decide, and it will be bloody and violent, as it always is. most really important decisions are. but i think its probably time we got out. but as long as we helped people who needed it, maybe its not such a bad thing we got involved. and before you ask, yes i believe that our next stop should be darfour, and the other places in africa where appalling genocide is taking place. it seems we cant win. some countries tell us to mind our own business. others ask us where the hell we were when they were in trouble. like i said. its complex. i dont think theres a right answer.
1111303
I didn't care about Iraq before 9/11 and I don't care about Iraq now.\nThe only thing I care about is getting our troops home safely. This whole war is one big scam for global domination. They just needed your support so they sold you on WMD's and Terrorist in Iraq and all this BS. Did anyone give a crap about Saddam till they told you to. They shake hands with the dictators first then they go to war with them and make you feel scared of them, through fear tactics. Wake up. This is about G.O.D (Gold,Oil,Drugs)
713965
As a disabled veterans who has been in the gulf, my feeling is we already lost the war. I am angry because we should have never been there in the first place. Now my fellow soldiers are caught in a civil war that puts them in the middle of their fighting.\n\nTheir were no terrorists in Iraq until we invaded. This invasion created a base of extremists that joined the Al Qaida group to fight our soldiers.  \n\nThis war is not winable! It's a guerrilla war, something our soldiers are not trained to fight!
693126
I feel that the War is not only just but necessary. As a Marine I don't expect you to understand because you only see what the liberal press reports. You don't see what is really going on over here. Women are no longer being forced into rape chambers, Men are no longer being put through shredders, Iraqis are proud to vote, You know that thing that so many of you take for granted. You want Iraq to be free and have the same freedoms you have, but you don't have the patience for how long it my take. How long did it take for America to get it right? Oh we still don't have it right, but we still have it better than any other country. If you insist on complaining, move out of the country to a 3rd world country and then when you can't find your make-up or your TV, then tell us Marines we are doing wrong!
1073615
The war in Iraq was/is a good thing.  We need to fight for our freedom.  If we don't goto Iraq and fight Terrorism over there then we will have Terrorism over here in the states.  After the war when was our last Terrorism attack?  Don't remember?  Becuse they are all over in Iraq now fighting there.  \n\n2 or 3,000 dead Amaricans?  They are in the U.S. Military they all know that going to war is part of there jobs.  They are fighting for our freedom right now.\n\nNews flash for thoes of you who don't know yet they did find WMD's in Iraq.  (Read URL down at the bottom of post)
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
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.
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)
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.
34731
Of course I feel sorry for the Iraqi people.\n   It's like Katrina victims - they were put in this situation without their consent and thanks to poor planning the government was unable to prevent the region from collapsing into anarchy and violence.\n   In Iraq it is even worse because it was an act of the United States, not nature, and the violence will doubtlessly continue in this region for years to come.