Why are people so against our military standing up for our freedom?
601859
I have no idea why people are so against our military. My only guess is that they are liberal jack a**es that listen to the media too much. I personally believe that we should be in this War on Terror. And yes the question of what good it would do if we turned the other cheek, also ask yourself what good it would do for our country if we let the terrorist think that they could come over here kill thousands of people and get away with it.
864450
A perfect question...and one about which I have often wondered.  I love this nation but hate the war...that only makes me anti-war, not un- or anti-american!  The modern political climate seems to have forgotten that the right to one's own opinions about our nation's government and policies, and the guaranteed freedom to express those opinions, are the cornerstone of our freedoms as Americans...so by opposing policies we find offensive, we are true Americans through and through!
1069068
Americans for the most part like the Iraqi's.  It is the terrorist insurgents and the hangers on to the old regime we don't like.  In the words of Thomas Jefferson, all men are created equal and are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights.  Sometimes you just have to stand up and fight for those rights.  The Iraqi people are just starting to get a chance to fight for their own rights now.  If you are an Iraqi, be proud, vote and support your new free and open Representative Republic.  It may not be perfect, but it beats the hell out of tyranny.
721501
Most Americans today are willing to support any cause pushed by the media because they are unfortunately thoughtless, uneducated sheep who never take the trouble (or don't have the concentration span) to spend five minutes and actually learn about an issue before taking a stance. People, freedom is not itself free. It comes with a price, the price of watchfulness. You must guard your freedom. Protect it. If you do not value your freedom and be prepared to defend it, someone will try to take it from you.\n\nIllegal immigrants will destroy your economy just the way you have described, by sending untaxed money out of your country.\n\nMy uncle was a paratrooper in WW2. He's part of the reason we are not living in a dictatorship now.
34043
I am a veteran of the US Marines, with combat experience in Iraq.  The best ones to ridicule and mock the military are the ones in it.  Every person has the right to do so, and oftentimes there is cause to.  \nAsking what military folks would like to "do" to those exercising their rights is a thinly masked suggestion to commit violence against them. That violent hillbilly strain of virulent "Umericanism" is one of the reasons THE WHOLE WORLD hates the United States.\nThat attitude is all to common amongst the military members and is a disgrace.  Believe me, the military  and the government it is yoked to are both very deserving of ridicule- and is in fact a means by which it can improve itself.  Anyone who wished to stifle such dissent really should move to North Korea.\nOh, and by the way...I express my opinions concerning the current administration and the military all the time, and would just LOVE to see some Army dog, or anyone else,  try to "do" anything to me.....LOL  Just try to mess with a pissed-off Marine...!
609740
America is free the home of the brave! I am sick and tired of everyone saying how FREE we are, we are not FREE...Look around...... I Fought for this Country for 6 1/2 years and did I receive anything??????? Hell no and what for? Where is everyone else and why didn't they join the armed forces? \nWhy should  i have risked MY life for alot of bystanders!
887059
i agree with you. unless maybe the person can't for a medical reason, etc. but other than that, yes. SHOW RESPECT FOR OUR COUNTRY! our brave soldiers are willing to go fight for america and risk their lives and some people in here are to lazy to get of their ass to pledge allegiance to the flag. i think its wrong. i will proudly stand for my country and do everything i can to support it.
610982
These people are just sick minded, and the ones who support it are too. It just shows that they are the real terrorists so instead of sending our troops overseas, they should come home, and fight these idiots.
920668
its abhorent that people can be so stupid and disrespectful. dont they realise that thos lives were lost for them? for their freedom?
219088
I was in the Navy and I definately agree with you. I dont support any part of that war. We're over there trying to help a bunch of people that can't help themselves and they dont want our help. They aren't even our alis and there we are butting into their war. Telling them how to run their country. You dont see people coming over into our country and trying to fix our problems. We just have a stupid president and if anyone thinks that makes me unamerican, so be it. I know what I am and this is a free country w freedom of speech. I dont have to like everything about it.
1075989
It's war,it's not amazing at all.  No matter what shape or form war comes in, what look should they have on their faces? I think what you mistake as fear is actually focus, bravery, determination....it's easy for someone who isn't there to do what you do in these questions and answers but until you are there doing what they do, nobody will respect you for sitting back on your pc criticizing those who protect your freedoms here in America.  You are disgraceful...I don't believe you are a VET, you lack too much respect, and with these comments you make, not only respect  for servicemen now but for all who have fallen over time,and lack of respect for yourself....
1121515
I am totally against the war, however, people who join our military go in knowing that even if it's not necessarily a war they would back, they have comitted to doing their job.  I might also say that no matter what war or why - they have my absolute respect for being a part of a bigger picture that may cause them great harm or even death.  I salute all of them.  Bush, however, can kiss my flabbly butt.
1029919
The US military is a perfect slice of Americana.  You have people of all walks coming in for various reasons.  Jews and Muslims.  Christians and Pagans.  Black, Caucasian, Arabic, etc...  Straight and gay.  Liberal, conservative and plain old apathetic.  A collection of good people, with some bad apples thrown in because that's society.  The point being is that military folks aren't really any different than what you encounter in your own neighborhoods.  It is the perfect melting pot and almost a pinnacle of what America should be; acceptance of diversity.\n\nWhat they should also know is the history of the US Military.  All of it.  Both it's triumphs and defeats, as well as the honor that most of us in the profession of Arms withhold juxtaposed with the shame that some in a very small minority live and die with.\n\nYour children should know that good people die so they can ask these questions.  Military members provide for defense of this country and its freedoms.  Hopefully those elected officials who have their hand in the military governance, have a enough sense to know what freedom really means.\n\nIf you want a history lesson, don't read a book; talk to a vet.
1174595
Because america is more concerned with there own people. I was in the army, and i was in Iraq last year. I personally feeel that people are dying on both sides for no reason.
227204
I had people from other countries prodly fight beside me.  They weren't even citizens yet.  But they explained how things were where they came from and had some of the best understanding of what it means to be American I have seen.  They are proud Marines that will give their life to give others freedom.  \n\nPeople here are putting them in the ranks of cannon fodder.  I know a non-citizen Marine that is a far better human than most of the people on this site. \n\nI am proud to have them fight beside me because to many Americans have become little punks hanging on to their mothers appron.  \n\nI would rather them join the military to get in to the country than sneak accross the wide open border and never learn what our freedoms cost us.
1185807
First of all I'm a soldier and I support the war on terror because I've been to Iraq, and I believe in the cause 110%.  I'm willing to guess that 99% of the rest of the people here only know what they see on the media, or read on an antiwar site.\n\nSecond however there is such thing as free speech so we can't get rid of the protesters.  \n\nJust remember without the US how we are, you wouldn't be talking so openly on Yahoo.  \n\nVICTORY !!!!!
184957
yes,just, show respect. i respect the people for going out there and protecting their country and their beliefs. i myself hate war and wish we could find more peaceful resolutions to all the problems we have managed to get into, but that wish is unrealistic and those people that go out there and fight have came to that conclusion too and are doing something about it.\n\nand if that is still too close to supporting war, then think of each individual person and dont think of them as a soldier. support them for being brave, independent and strong and not for fighting.