Do you think any country before it goes to war should have the backing of the ppl ?
816173
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25463
During the Cold War, many countries relied on the protective umbrella offered by the US which included troops on the ground to ensure a commitment to defend our friends if attacked.  It did keep the peace.  Now that that particular threat is over it is not surprising that many countries wish to be far more independent.  Perhaps they had to like or lump US foreign policy then, but not now.  Only time will tell whether the world is really less dangerous, especially if there is little protective cooperation against terrorism.  I believe the US has that right.
1144805
As simple as it sounds, this seems to be a loaded question because it could be interpreted in several different ways.   \n\nIf the question was, "Do you support our troops in Iraq?", my answer would be; absolutely, yes. If the question was "Would you have supported our war in Iraq before it was begun?", my answer would have to be no.  If the question was, "Do you support funding wars with taxpayer's money in which the primary mission is either to  A. oust a dictator  or  B. spread democracy?", I would feel pressed to say no.  There are homeland concerns that, I feel, need to be addressed first before we open ourselves to this type of international involvement.\n\nI support handing the situation in Iraq over to the newly formed government, so that we may consider there to be an END to our war in Iraq.
868874
I say no because the fact that our military is volunteer based makes it that much stronger. but then again if our military really needs the help and no one is signing up then yes, but otherwise i think it should stay the same.
682952
No. I think that's a horrible idea. We want military troops who are Americans and are willing to die for their own country, not forced or coerced...that would not only mean they wouldn't do a good job for us, but it would be another thing for them to cry about..."My son went to war for you...so now you have to let all fifty of his closest relatives in for free and in the front of the line!" \nNO THANKS!
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yes, Iran would be justified to fight back.\nWould the US come and help out?  More than likely so.\nThere are treaties indicating that one country would come to the aid of another ally should that ally be attacked.  That is how WWI turned into a WW from an internal thingamajig of the Austrian Empire
325558
yes of course they have to fight back\n"you believe when you see" iv been there and hell yea...\n\nask yourself when Israel invaded Lebanon what happened?Lebanon fought back that's what happened that's why Israel left Lebanon eventually. but whats happening now in Palestine and Iraq and soon Iran proves that peace was never the answer.i believe that "before freedom comes struggle".till when will we ignore this?a big part of revolution is evolution we should evolve to whats happening now we should learn how to say no and fight back."before revolution comes evolution"
774503
I am afraid not. It will come down to fighting them here on our own soil before some ppl. will wake up. Are you ready?\n\nNotme--sometimes it's not our choice.
1153386
It is my opinion that we should start allowing the Iraqi Army to take control (Of course when ready).  NATO has been a great help in the Global War on Terrorism, by taking a majority of a sector in Afganistan.  Coalition Forces are in Iraq, still to this day... The Republic of Georgia, Britain, Japan, Korea, the list goes on.... You go to remember, it a team effort there in Iraq... though I can't wait for the day we can hand the reigns over to the Iraqi Security Forces and go home to the family.
609045
i agree but don't be so cynical yet don't forget that we had an empire and what do you think we did when we got there?\nbut you're right who is going to protect us and be PC correct?
585257
they have a right to. not every country can afford to put its nose in another country's internal affairs, influence or thwart it n get away like butter still being hailed has a hero.
357731
Absolutely NOT. No other country has the resources and intelligence capabilities that the United States does. It would be logistically impossible for another country to lead the war on terror.\n\nIt is true, however, that other countries need to step up and commit to the war on terror. Recent terrorism has shown it does not care about national boundaries, religion, political philosophies or the status of civilians. The United States has a volunteer military of over 2,000,000 (including Reserves) who stay in because they believe in the fight and want to be part of the solution.\n\nThe former British colonies of the United States, England and Australia have been leading the fight since it began in earnest. Each of those countries is committed to the fight and has not faltered. They have the experience and the know-how to continue and lead the fight.
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I believe we should be there to help in cases  where there are people trying to form a democracy, but i do not believe in taking over a country and putting in our form of government.  YOu can not force a change on people, only help them when they choose one.  We should help in cases where people are being innocently murdered because of their race or to help but not to take over a country.  We are acting like the communist when they would invade and take over a country.  It is not right.
780306
Yes They should fight for want they want.  They are fighting everyday to come into a country, that they wish was thier country .  They should ALL stand to together a get rid of thier government and elect some that will take care of thier country!\nI wish them all the luck.  It has to be hard to leave thier family members behind, but they need to stay there!.
97412
SURE, any country can.. its their own choice, not The President business to say if they can or can't.. they also need to protect themselves as well
1007404
Don't think in terms of right or wrong but what would happen if the war was in your back yard. Always take the fight to them never let them bring the fight to you.\n\nThey (terrorist) not countries struck the first blow, not people but governments are responible for the state of confusion. \n\nBut I do agree support government for they have more information than the general public.... \n\nAND the MEDIA= idoits who are out to support the terrorist cause.
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There is a "coalition of the willing" that include more than this...however, most of these countries have the resources to only show "token support" These countries should also be acknowledged appreciatively.\nThere are however many countries who prefer to reap the benefit of this coalition's efforts (ie future security and freedom)without sharing in the responsibility.\nThere are also so-called world powers like Russia that want to keep American power in check. Of course they do not want war with America ... but snicker when America suffers casualty in it's response to World threats.\nIran is an example.  Iran is taunting America...America must respond. Russia is poking each with a needle while giggling on the sideline.\nOf course....Should Iran show any serious signs of a threat...Russia will necessarily join in the melee on the side of responsibility (US, Great Britan and coalition)