Do you think we should support our Troops in Iraq instead of being so critical about the War!?
471615
I'm a military wife.  I agree with you wholly.  Many people protest the war for the wrong reasons, instead of just saying, "Well, we're there.  Our guys are capable.  We're going to win, so let's just stay until it's done!"\nI commend you for wanting to reach out.  Many of the single soldiers would love to know that people in the US are behind them 100%.  Please do consider writing them letters, and perhaps even sending them cookies and such.  They would love that!  The married soldiers at least have their wives behind them, regardless of whether we agree with the war or not.  Some of the single soldiers probably do feel alone, especially when people are saying, "Let's just pull out before we lose!"  I know some of the married soldiers feel that way too.\nGO ARMY!!!
989216
the way i see it our troops are not fighting for our country. where do we benefit from this war? I'm tired of our troops loosing there lives for other country's.  our troop are suppose to be fighting for our country. \n\na military wife
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...
322658
Well..I'd go with all of the above. Understand this: Bush's approval rating is lower than 40%, and even fewer people support the war in Iraq. He in no way represents the American people, and nobody here really wants to be in Iraq fighting a bull$hit war baised on lies. Personally, I wish we would just pull out. Not only would it save countless troop's lives, but it would allow us to begin to heal relations with other countries and we could FINALLY regain our dignity as Americans. The Bush administration is a big embarassment to us all
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!
265548
The war in Iraq is going better than most people realize. We do not get the stories of the good things that are happening - just never ending liberal hype on the casualties and bombings. It just came out that Saddam said he got rid of the WMD's but kept it so secret even his own generals thought they still had them, so how the hell was President Bush and the rest of the world supposed to know otherwise? Did you hear about it in the media like when any liberal like Kerry, Clinton, Kennedy, or Dean opened their mouths to proclaim the President a liar? Of course not! It does not fit their agenda! The bottom line is this when it comes to my opinion on the war - we cannot allow these people in the press and capitol hill turn this into another Vietnam, which is exactly what they are trying to do (how many liberals have you heard say "quagmire"?). The saddest thing is that there are too many people that are buying into their anti-America, anti-troop propaganda (it's also my opinion that you cannot support the troops without supporting the war - it's the mission they are fighting for and it sends a bad and demoralizing message when people say we support you but what you're doing is illegal and sucks, right?).
262686
I personally have an "I support our troops" sticker on the back of my car, and I support them in prayer whenever I think of them. And no, I am not a big Bush fan either, so it obviously doesn't mean that supporting your troops means your dig the president.
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".
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.
1135078
Repeat after me: You can be against the war but still support the troops. In fact, people who were against this war ARE for the troops - trying to protect them from fighting an unneccessary, preemptive war.\n\nDon't forget, Saddam posed no immediate threat to us whatsoever. He had no capability to attack us. Even if he has WMD's (he didn't, in case you hadn't noticed), he had no warheads capable of reaching any part of the United States. In addition, Saddam had no link to Al Qaeda and 9/11.\n\nTherefore, this war was not to defend the US or defend freedom. Hell, we could be doing a better job of defending the US and freedom right here in the good ol U. S. of A!\n\nDon't listen to the rightwing pundits who try to equate anti-Iraq war with anti-troops or anti-patriotism.\n\nI love this country!
230727
Fisrt of all this is not "our" war, it is an invasion of Bush. I doubt if anyone would support it noneless an entire population!!
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.
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!
798815
It's good to know there are more positive people around like you. Even if things aren't exactly going the way we want them to now, we need to support our soldiers all we can.
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.
994324
When I was in Basic, my drill sergeant asked us this same question.  When I said that I would..  he berated me, and then instructed the right answer was that our job isn't to "sacrifice our lives", but to make sure we make the a**hole on the other side sacrifice theirs.  I liked that, and it's stuck with me.  I was in Iraq during the first Gulf War, I've been shot at.  If I had died, then that was how things were supposed to be.  Support our troops, recognize the politicians and media outlets that help put them in harms way for what they are, self serving, greedy arshholes, and remember the cost of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance.
220122
I saw this sticker on the back of a pickup truck, "WAR SUCKS, but FREEDOM is worth it!"\n\nSUPPORT OUR SOLDIERS!   (You can't sincerely support our soldiers, if you don't sincerely support their cause.  Think about it.)\n\nDid we already forget about 9/11?  Where would we be if our troops weren't protecting our freedoms.\n\nBlame the military?  Blame the president?  What is so wrong that we need someone to blame?  Blame them for what?