why should support the war in iraq?
465019
Because 23 million Iraqis are counting on us for their future.  They have voted for democracy - in spite of the threat of death for the 'crime' of voting.  IMO these people have shown more courage than the American people who (despite the fact that they are not sacrificing anything) want to cut and run, and yet again betray the US servicemembers.\n\nWe have two choices:\n\n1) Finish what we are doing.\n2) Abandon 23 million people to massacre and dictatorship.\n\nDo _you_ want to abandon the Iraqi people to the terrorists who send suicide bombers into mosques?\n\nPersonally, I support the war because I have served a tour over there and as a result know that what you are getting on the news is distorted and negative.
567408
Yes, Everyone dies, some things are worth fighting for, and a Higher percentage of Iraqis want us in Iraq than Americans.\n\nTo all those who "support the troops but not the war"\n\nWe do not want your support, so please shut up and stop undermining our operations.
1034475
well... it would also help if there were any of the terrorists that attacked us in iraq... \n\napparently they should be saying "fight the country that has nothing to do with terrorists over there, so we can give the actual terrorists that did attack us plenty of time to regroup and plan another attack on us over here"\n\nsacolunga: thank you for coping and pasting someone else's horribly bias history lesson... that really doesn't answer the question at all... \ntypical Republican, when you don't have an answer, just start throwing out a bunch of propaganda...
909678
Why do you support him?  Some poeple support him because they think that if they don't, the terrorists will come and kill their family. It doesn't help that Bush and Cheney have actually SAID that.  I would have to know why you do support him in order to answer that question.
91581
NO!!! This is the same evidence I have used in recent months for reasons NOT to support the Iraq War. It gets worse friend.\nIt seems that America's continued interest in Iraq may have sparked a civil war for the "democratic" powers of the Iraq country. Now, America must spend billions more in building a better Iraqi military to avert any new war. This event continues to return again and again for the US.\n\nLet's recall:\n\n1) The rebellion of US military forces in Mexico during the early 20th century.\n\n2) The resistance of American diplomacy in the Phillipines in 1898. (Imperialism)\n\n3)The disaster in Vietnam during the Nixon administration.\n\nThe results always ends with American taxpayers paying for the problems that a Republican administration makes and the Democratic Party's occupancy in the White House. \n\nSomehow (probably in 2009) America will once again fix the problems that are prevalent now. But, our next problem will be Venezuela as it continues to be a nuissance to our sphere of influence in the Western Hemisphere. Just call this the Neverending Story.
953534
it's about time, six years of hell is enough. this administration have totally lost its focus on the war on terror. instead of stopping terror, they're creating it. \n\nthose who don't support the war in iraq are labelled ..... liberals, cowards, traitors. IS THIS AMERICA? can't we have opposing view? i fully support the war in agfhanistan, but i will never support a war that has nothing to do with anything.\n\ndo you really want to "STAY THE COURSE"? do you actually believed that you can win a war without a valid reason? do you want it to end like nam? 60000 dead us soldiers later\n\nthis war is a mistake. stop it now! \n\nbeing patriotic is "DON'T ASK WHAT THIS COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THIS COUNTRY"\n\ndon't change it to meant "DON'T ASK WHAT THIS MORON CAN DO FOR YOU BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THIS MORON"
391917
Why don't we send those who SUPPORT the war.  PUT your life on the line if you believe so strongly in it.  Otherwise, don't expect others to do it for you.  But hey, isn't that just like a republican?  You start the wars and want the poor people and the minorities to fight it for you.  Can't be getting your hands dirty now, can you?
1128791
No. That is actually a good question. I think that Pres. Bush is trying to gain the world support [especially the UN..because they didn't when they liberated Iraq] Bush just wants to make sure that he has an ally.
1035301
I can think of a few reasons regarding the war in Iraq:\n\n-  Violations of 17 U.N. resolutions\n-  Violations of human rights\n-  Massacre of hundreds of thousands of Kurds\n-  Demonstrated the use of chemical weapons\n-  Financed terrorist factions in other Middle Eastern countries\n-  Rewarded suicide bombers' families\n-  Shot at our planes patrolling the no-fly zones\n-  Invaded Kuwait\n\nThe case for Iraq can be argued on many fronts.  Only those that forget the attrocities of the Baath regime and the importance to fight state-sponsored terrorism allow themselves to be persuaded from one side of the issue to the other.  In the days and weeks that followed 9/11, you had a different mindset.  It's no excuse to falter from that just because months and years have gone by.  For all you know, the aggression our country has shown in response is the reason why you haven't had to go through another horrific ordeal.\n\nAs for the North Korea comparison...\n\nIt is a separate issue for many reasons.  You must deal with nations that already possess nuclear weapons on a different scale.  No matter how contradictory this may seem, there aren't any other good options.  It must be a slow but strong diplomatic process that exercises all of its power before any military option is considered.  In most cases, the preemption measure will never be considered.  This is where an attack must be the reason to go to war.\n\n\nkiko,\nDon't give into the oil conspiracy.  From your brief response, it seems like you're one of the sensible Democrats that can listen to reason.  For the record, I haven't seen the price of gasoline drop at the pump.  In fact, it has risen more than 25% since the Iraq war started.  Plus, we're not staying in Iraq.  It is nothing more than an assumption we are there for that reason.  \n\nYou should focus more of your "intelligent" intuitiveness into arguing valid points of the war.  Even as a staunch Republican, I can admit that there were some serious mistakes made in this war.  But at the same time, I can see that there's only so much you can predict and expect to be perfect.  We are all human after all.
555876
Control of oil is the primary motivation for this war. It’s why Iraq was a target for war. It’s why the U.S. supported Saddam Hussein in the 1970s and ’80s when he was an ally and a friend--when Donald Rumsfeld met with him in Baghdad. It’s why the U.S. is going to occupy Iraq until it can impose a government that’s suitable to U.S. interests. And it’s why Iran and Syria are now in the crosshairs.
410230
I'm not an Iraqian, but I have spoke to a few military personal, and have seen answers on here from some. (All of whom have been deployed to Iraq). Their collective thoughts on it is that, yes, the majority DO want the coalition there. The media, however, doesn't portray this as such. \nI'm sure there will always be some out there who disagree, which is okay.
719397
The USA does not go to war because of a difference in ideology. It is because of economic and defensive strategies. The war in Iraq was as much about protecting oil reserves as it was protecting US citizens from the big bad terrorists. Every country seeks to advance its financial and political interests. The US just has more resources to do it than any other nations. It follows in a long line of historical examples where a nation has gone to war on the pretence of making a better world where the actual aim was betterment of their own nation, for example the crusades, where ultimately it was just a land grab as opposed to enlightening the world to the "joys of christianity". It is, was and always will be a major issue facing the world, as nations jostle for position in the global hierarchy.
1136263
It is only 29% of the people in America that still support him and most of the reason is because of the war in Iraq. Most people are waking up to the fact that there was no weapons of mass destruction, that it isn't about freedom for the Iraqi people and it was probably more about the price of oil. \n   I think that the 29% that still support him must be the more mentally deficient of the population of the United States. They just do not want to believe that they elected and reelected a crook.
27555
First of all its not that so many people whom u know dont like Bush that counts. Its democracy. So the final numbers count. It's not just u and me in democracy, but including you and me.\n\nBut if you ask why did they support for Iraq war then I dont know answer, but it reasons to me perfectly that they supported Iraq war directly or indirectly.\n\nIf u look at the US politics, its so amazing that the whole congress passed the war bill on Iraq, and still some of them say they opposed it. Common, lets not change interpretations of Democracy.
483958
To build a reason for attacking Iraq
1182212
Noone understands war, it is a necessity however. I don't think people care. I think people like to have something to complain about and something to protest just to prove how enlightened they are and repeat a thousand times what they heard in the break room about some conspiracy theory to show you just how smart they are and have no intention of letting the man keep them down. They have no intention of EVER leaving the country no matter what happens, because life is just better both here and in UK, than most places, that is why people are allowed to complain about this and that. I would like to see what would happen if they were in power. The problem is that on a global scale you can't just take a blow to the head and turn the other cheek. People initially wanted to go get em, but now, that is just boring and they need something else to whine about, so now they want to stop fighting. and its all someone else's fault that nothing in their lives is very exciting.\nI do not wish for mandatory service, but I think it is mandatory everyone talk to a soldier and make an informed decision about what is going on. most soldiers believe they are making a difference. The people who are still fighting us aren't even Iraqis they are insurgents who are trying to get some American blood. Think we should pull out and allow these people to continue going for American blood? no thanks. I prefer to be safe, let the soldiers, kill them all and allow me to sit here on my computer without the fear of someone blowing me to smitherenes. \nPeople argue that nothing is changing, but it is, just slowly like in every other war.
799038
Yes, I will. And a thought for those who oppose our presence in Iraq..\nI'm not a fan of the war or the politicians. I do, and think everyone in this country should, be respectful, thankful and compassionate to our soldiers and their families. The men and women are doing their JOBS. And, unlike you and I, have chosen to do their jobs to benefit the people of this country knowing it may cost them their lives, limbs, mental health. They do this without question and in spite of the danger. Their families support their loved ones out of love, not duty. They sacrifice out of love. I'm sure there are many family members and soldiers themselves who don't agree with the politics, but they continue to do their JOB. So, whatever your position politically, the soldiers deserve our loyalty,respect,prayers and admiration for the sacrafices they make on a daily basis while we get to be here on Yahoo Answers discussing it on a computer sitting in a chair, in a warm home. I don't know about anyone else out there, but sitting here I'm not concerned in the least that I may be shot or bombed or even get an uncomfortable chill. And no, I don't know any soldiers or any families of soldiers. I do, howerver, love this country and the life I enjoy as an American. You can't have it anywhere else in the world.