what is your attitude towards war ?
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i hates war. i consider it to be a mean contemptible thing. i would rahter be hacked in pieces than take part in such a hateful business
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My husband is a soldier and is on his way back from Iraq as we speak.  He has a better understanding of what life is like for the people, however, he also sees the hatred THEY have for Americans! Is hard to help people when they are trying to kill you!  He(and his family) feel sorry for the people who have to live in such horrible conditions.  His concern is this....How do you tell the good from the bad? How do you know who to help and who is a terrorist that wants nothing more than to kill you? Its a tuff question, and I think it depends on who you ask.  The general American public, that has no education about the situations in the Middle East most likely generalize and hate that race...HOWEVER, for those of us who do have some sort of inside knowledge(military), we are a little more understanding.  We feel sorry and want to help, yet at the same time, dont know who to trust.  I hope this in understandable.\nNow...do I or my husband agree to the USA being there? No Not at all, we dont want to be there! However, we must do what the chain of command says, or we go to prisson and can be put to death! When most of these soldiers joined the Military, there was no war anyplace, so we didnt ask for this, we may not agree with it, but we are bound by a legal contract to do what Bush tells us.  Now, MY husbamd is a medic...his job is to save lives...ALL LIVES.  I dont know if the US Military has or has not raped the people there...I can only speak for MY UNIT....and MY UNIT has never considered anything like that, and I cant believe other units would either. Im not saying its not true, im saying its hard to believe.  War is a horrible thing and horrible things happen in wars.  We dont blame the people in Iraq for hating us...as said, we invaded their land, and they are being lied too and threatened by the terorists.  If I was in that situation I would probably act the same way, but untill the people in Iraq learn to defend themselves from horrible people like Sadam and Osoma..then they will always be in horrible living conditions.
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To some extent the policy of a country will always be against the views of some folks.\n\nAlthough there is some rationale between resisting perceived invaders this does not justify blowing up a train full of commuters in the UK or Spain, crashing planes into buildings in the US or blowing yourself up in a crown of old folks in Iraq.
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Courage.\n\nWe have to understand that it is a law of nature that for every action there is a reaction. Violence begets violence.\n\nWhile we might see chaos in the short term, we need to understand that we are doing harm and not good.\n\nWe need to be barve enough to understand we were wrong, we are not helping and admit it bravely and... pull out
528604
War. At least I would try get rid of the thinking that leads to war and work on changing thinking styles to nonviolent resolutions.
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YOU WANT WAR, BRING IT ON!!!
909641
I prefer the philosophy of George S. Patton.\n\n"Now I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country."
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Wow,\n\nYes the good old days of war.\n\nJust line up with the muskets..or better form a line and charge with spears.\n\nIf you feel the need to reminisce, or feel nostalgic for something. Well war is just a bad choose.
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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.
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I was in the Army for two years, and I was honorably discharged. For me, it was not a positive experience. When you join the Army, or any military branch, you go into a situation in which you are constantly controlled by others. In a very real way the military owns you, and can dispose of you as it wishes, just as it can dispose of its inanimate material.\n\nI don't exactly consider myself anti-military, as I believe we need a strong military force to defend our country. I am definitely not against, or negative about the personnel who serve in the military. I suppose my feelings are somewhat complicated. I definitely don't think military service is a "growth experience".  If you decide to join up you should realize you may very possibly be mis-used. I feel I was, and I was serving when a war wasn't going on.
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I am Canadian, living in Canada, and am equally embarrassed about the "anti-war" sentiment in Canada and the negative impact this has had on the internal and traditional Canadian motivation to fight for what is right.\n\nAt the end of WWII, Canada had the third largest navy in the world.  While we have since become known (at least internally) as "peace-keepers", Canada does have a proud warrior past.\n\nI don't mean "warrior" in the sense of gratuitous warfare.  I mean "warrior" in the sense of going to war when liberty and justice dictate that it is right to do so.\n\nI believe that an important reason for the "anti-war" sentiment is the strong undercurrent of anti-Americanism that exists among many (but certainly not all) Canadians.  This exists for the same reasons it exists in Europe and elsewhere:  a sense of jealousy and helplessness in the face of the American juggernaut.  Certainly the USA is not perfect and we need to defend our national interests, but we should be VERY wary of accepting the "great satan" designation affixed to the proud chest of the Americans by the enemies of all of Western Civilization.\n\nThose opposing Canada's contribution to world liberty and democracy through battle should consider that their ability to protest involvement was built on the backs of soldiers.  War is bad, but sometimes necessary.  \n\nI just wish that more people understood that sometimes, things are truly worth fighting for.  It doesn't make the fighting enjoyable, but it does make it worthwhile, noble and right.
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Yes this is really a no win for us. What do we hope to gain from the war we are in. A wise man once said that "War must be avoided in all circumstances". If I get best answer you will know who said that.
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Sic vis pacem parabellum\n"If you desire peace, prepare for war."\n\nWithout war, there can be no peace. It sounds like a paradox, I know, but it's true. True peace is won through war, and can only be truly appreciated after it has been fought, bled, and died for. However high the cost of war may be, sometimes the cost of not going to war can be higher. Being a pacifist will assuredly make you a victim. We can't just forgive and forget every transgression commited against us and expect to be respected or taken seriously. Would you respect someone who allows others to take advantage of their good nature at will? I want peace (believe it or not), but not at the expense of our national sovereignty and dignity. Simply appeasing the demands of dictators and terrorists to avoid war isn't peace, that is scarcely better than slavery. As cynical as it sounds, you have to kick some a*s every now and then to be respected. Such is the nature of the world and human nature in general. If you want to believe in the peace at any price fantasy, that's up to you. But I would rather die a free man with a gun in my hands than live for a hundred years by our enemy's permission. \n\nThe only earth the meek will inherit is the 6x4 plot they are buried in.\n\nREMEMBER 9/11\nNEVER FORGIVE! NEVER FORGET!\nPEACE THROUGH VICTORY!
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Sic vis pacem parabellum\n"If you desire peace, prepare for war."\n\nI support the war as a means of securing future peace. Peace is won through war, and can only be truly appreciated after it has been fought, bled, and died for. Being a pacifist will make you a victim. We can't just be the "nice guy" to the world and expect to be respected or taken seriously. Would you respect someone who just kisses everyone's a*s, even after he has been repeatedly kicked in the balls? I want peace (believe it or not), but not at the expense of our national sovereignty and dignity. Simply bowing to the demands of dictators and terrorists to avoid war isn't peace, that is scarcely better than slavery. I would rather die a free man with a gun in my hands than live for a hundred years by our enemy's permission. \n\nREMEMBER 9/11\nNEVER FORGIVE! NEVER FORGET!\nPEACE THROUGH VICTORY!
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I think most people want peace, but a few people are able to convince folks, once in a while, that war is preferable for one reason or another.  And yeah, some things are worth fighting for, and some things are worth dying for, but not nearly as many as some people seem to think.\n\nI think peace is coming back into vogue, now that we are once again learning about the cost of war.  Though it may be a while before we can have peace, because it's a much easier thing to break than it is to build.
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I think most Americans hate war more than any other country on earth.  We aren't constantly blowing each other up and freaking out every time something upsets us.  It happens, there are psychos everywhere, but in general America is a very safe place to live because we aren't violent as a people.
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That there is only two options is wrong.  To take on the mantle of peace and always be the one who takes the first step away from aggression.  Further, to work to improve the lot of your people.  Better education, a more protective society, a better standard of living.  This approach will bring the world to support you for total independence.\n\nTaking the path of war will only earn you (and rightly so) rejection.