How many people who support the war are actually affected by it? Are you an armchair supporter?
829092
I came from a very well to do family and served as an officer in the Army during Dersert Storm. I also know that I am by far, not only one from the good side of the tracks. Please don't even begin to preach about this being a Poor Man's War. As a Sneior NCO, I would expect you to know better. I support the troops and the goal 100%. I do wish we had a better plan, and would definiately like to see the peace in that region and our servicemen and women home sooner than later. My opinion has nothing to do with supporting the party line.
635351
The war in Viet Nam.  Many people were against it on principle, as I was at the time.  (Actually, I was more against the draft than the war per se, even then.)  Many others felt the government should not have limited the military so much, and let them get in, win it, and get out.  I have come to that view myself.  Still others were very supportive of the troops, but not necessarily the government policy.  That's also something I agree with today.\n\nI am remembering that when I was involved in the anti-war movement, there were a surprising number of socialists and communists involved, and the communists especially always managed to come up with money or supplies for protesters, or printing presses, etc.  Nowadays I wonder how much of that money had its origins in Moscow.
846115
Before Bush invaded more Americans opposed the war than supported it.\n\nNearly everyone on the planet opposed the war.\n\nMost military people opposed it.\n\nPowell opposed it.\n\nPolitician were, unfortunately, getting their news from the stenographers of the press, who reported lies as truth, and felt they'd be attacked as terrorists if they opposed the war, so they didn't.\n\nEvery HUMAN opposed the war. We still do.\n\nWe've been joined by the ranks of the deluded, who have switched to opposing the war. Too bad they hadn't a clue when it really mattered.\n\nSorry, I don't have a list or link to a list. The Bush administration squelched opposition to their loathsome war.\n\nYou could paw around the archives of Informed Comment, Juan Cole's blog.\nhttp://www.juancole.com/
571498
You use the term because it fits your beliefs.  I support a war to end the continuing pain and suffering of people ruled by a cruel dictator and his monsterous children.  I don't support all wars.  I support THE War (emphasis on the "the" and the capital "W").  That is why I use the term.
1004292
i do not support this war....has this war acheived something...im sure many will counter by argument by saying that USA has toppled down a dictatorship and restore democracy,find out weapons of mass destruction....but where is the democracy...and see people dying every day in Iraq...As i always said USA masqueraded their other aims(for eg----for money,oil----influence...and a way to demonstrate his force) the opinions towards US is divided...some are afraid of US...bcuz of it being a superpower...while others prefer to back US still because it being a super power....see Japan,Mongolia,Australia and many European countries sending troops in Iraq  i dont like the either u are with us or against us policy....war in Iraq can never be justified...and also UN has not approved the invasion so US has no right to invade....UN security council is a toothless dog...i does nothing to preserve peace...\nbut this does not mean i support Sadaam's regime(discriminating Shites and killing Kurds, invasions...link with terrorist orgs..etc)...
105432
In general, the more educated a person is, the more he cares about the collateral damage and future consequences of this war.  Many people just don't think of any long term problems - not in their lives, and definitely not in this war.  It is not just their fault - the news is very slanted here.  Unless you read things online, or have penpals, or another way to get information, then you are likely to be pretty misinformed about the war.\n\n"And the more you watch the Rupert Murdoch-owned Fox News channel, in particular, the more likely it is that your perceptions about the war are wrong, adds the report by the University of Maryland's Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA)."  from the link - you can also just google\n"fox news believe wmd"
661334
well being a soldiers wife i support hI'm and i say it all the time i have that right im a civilian and i have that right , i don't support the war but i do support him and all the men and women over there and pray they all come home soon mine is facing another deployment again and yes i will be there with the best of them praying and sending the boxes over the them once again but as far as the war no i cant support the war , where my hubby singed up for this so his son and daughter would not have to face having to go to war some day i think the best answerer that i have heard from my hubby was just that . he also explained it to them daddy is going over to Iraq to make it safe for the children to go out side and play just like they do cause the bad men wont let the kids out side to play any more and my kids understood that so may be we should think like children our husbands fiancees brothers sisters all the military are going over to help the children to get rid of all the bad men that wont let any of the kids play out side any more. just a thought a pray of our men coming home soon  and just an opinion of one military wife.
450098
I haven't noticed this at all. I'm not sure most American teenagers even have a clue as to what the attitude of their U.K. peers is on the war. As far as the general population of the U.K. resenting America's intrusive foreign policies, that' nothing new. And while Fox News does tend to be polarizing when it comes to attitudes about national boundaries, it generally backs up the U.K. while attacking just about everybody else. If anything, I would say that most Americans, especially conservatives actually perceive the U.K. as our only true ally right now.
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.
728760
Friend - Liberal here, and pacifist.  Though much of war is ugly and sad, yes, good does come of wars.  There are the thousand little good things that happen every day...friendships made, some one lost is found, a child smiles...and the greater good, such as the end of the reign of Hitler...and yes, even of Saddam.  I am also a pragmatic liberal pacifist who realizes there will be wars as long as man lives on earth to wage them, just as there always has been.  Whether the good outweighs the bad, I cannot say.  Ask me when my son is safely home from Iraq for the last time...and do not be so quick to predict what a liberal will say.  Grace and Peace
775064
Yes many people have been affected by this. Hope this answer helps
487783
I support the troops and the war...and personally dont give a D*** whether im loved by Iraqis or not.
927556
Yes, I support our troops.\nI think the invasion of Iraq was a horrible mistake, but that certainly is not the fault of the troops.\nVery interesting points you make, although the rationing of resources I feel would be unnecessary.\nI would agree with your other two suggestions however.
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.
1013416
Oh dear, you are stooping low, particulary on the 90th annivesery of the Battle of the Somme where nearly half a million of my countrymen died in one battle.\n\nWhen are you going to get it through your head that no-one is simply a "war supporter" apart from a very few mad people. That doesnt mean however that we all think like you do and should cut and run leaving the Iraqis to their fate. A fate which we created.\n\nHow can you live in such a black and white world where you have to wear a label of War Supporter or Peace Protester?\n\nWhy not have "intelligent debater" and then you may learn, and contribute something.  \n\nStop the name calling and come up with something constructive for a change.
123461
depends where you are. I've had people personally thank me for my service. I've also had college kids yell at throw stuff at my truck when they see the "Combat Veteran - U.S. Marines" decal on my back windshield. I think it's a mixed bag, but most people (whether they support the war or not) respect the sacrifices of the men and women in the military.
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!