Is it ethical and legal to tell people to "support the troops" but Cher has to buy the soldiers their helmuts?
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Helmets.  Do something about it and quit complaining.  Drop the ideology and get to work.
175239
For one people do not understand our military.  It is not that our soldiers choose to kill they choose to defend our freedom (yes theirs ignaorant a** too) by whichever means possible. I will always be grateful for any one person who chooses to put other peoples freedom and lives in front of their own. If we didnt have our soldiers people would not be allowed to speak freely about thier views. So personally I think we should all give thanks to anyone who wears a military uniform and wears it proudly.
1020322
Follow the rules of engagement. That is all you can do. War ceased to be battle between two distinctly uniformed forces sometime ago. Now we fight people who discard their uniforms in favor of civilian clothing to give them a  perceived advantage in combat. Yes it makes proper identification almost impossible, so the use of force has to be based on actions, not flags or uniforms.
732938
Really, What's up with that anyway? We all Love and Miss our Soldiers and want them home that's a give in..but the stickers should just read support them...DUH\nGood Analogy!
587660
Morally speaking, yes, it's not correct ethically, but it sells. And as for the girls that do it, They like money. o.O You may or may not but there are plenty of girls when approached and handed 1,000 dollars or more, would do anything to be able to keep that. It's not the best way to make money. But I figure since the experience probably will feel somewhat good and they're getting money too, it's a bit of a win-win, even if immoral.
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I do not believe it is acceptable for any nation to invade another with the only exception being for defensive purposes.  An example would be the invasions of Italy and Germany in the 2nd World War and the invasion of Iraq in the Gulf war.\n\nOf course there is very little that Ann Coulter says that I agree with.  We generally differ.  Ann Coulter works hard at being more and more outlandish in her utterances for the sole purpose of increasing her book sales and speaking fees.
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Yes\n\nEDIT:\nThe book you're thinking of buying shouldn't be too political ;-)
475408
Have to disagree with you on this one RJF. Sure on the surface it appears to be 'silly' to take pride in a piece of cloth as you say, and not show respect for the 'melting pot' of people who make up the population of the country that piece of cloth represents. WE have our problems here, loads of them. We do not treat our poor and opressed with respect as we should, we do  not offer the best medical care the world has to offer on an equitable basis, we do not have equal justice for all. We sometimes appear to be the 'bully' on the block, picking on the 'little' kids who are no match for our strength and numbers.\n\n   But we do have some other things. We have the ability to say what we want, we have the freedom to march in Washington D.C. if we disagree with something, and trust me I have been there a few times. We have the remarkable strength of courage and conviction to build a country from nothing into something in a short period of time compared to the history of the civilized world. \n\n    I am not the best one to answer this. I did not serve my country in war, in fact although I have always supported our men and women in uniform, I did not agree with our country's policy in Vietnam nor do I agree with it in Iraq.\nThis country's poor and working class men and women for the most part are the ones getting killed and injured in war, and I suppose it will always be that way.  But that piece of cloth believe it or not, that simple piece of material represented something to them, and for their sake, for their honor, it means something to me.\n\nSorry about the rant...I feel better now. Take care my friend.
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I can think of three reasons for someone not to support the troops. First they could be morally against war and don't believe that anyone should be a soldier. \nSecondly there is the popular image of the soldier as someone not too bright who cares nothing for the reasons for a conflict and just wants an excuse to kill and blow things up. If that is how you think about them you would be unlikely to support them.\nThirdly it is difficult to show support in such a way as not to seem to also support the politics leading to the war.
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This is in response to Anne Kat and Sherri.\nI don't know what kind of service the Army is...but your responses are ignorant and rude....All three of you women.  \n\nThe first comment, "If YOUR Soldier is wanting to Come home for Christmas,the ARMY will pay HIS Way,as long as it is LEGIT,any Soldier can fly Home from Just about anywhere,if they GO through the Chain of Command to do so!\nNO, he can Not JUST up and come home because YOU want him too! That would be Very Selfish on HIS part as well as YOURS.\nThe Soldier MUST Put in for LEAVE,Just like all the other Soldiers,ahead of the Scheduled time,so that EVERYONE will be given"\nNumber One...the army doesn't PAY for you to come home to see you family.  Even if it is legit...i dont know where you ever thought that!  He has requested leave for the past 3 years and has been denied each and every time.  Either because he JUST got back from iraq, or he was in training or he was in korea.  IT IS NOT SELFISH when you haven't seen a family member in  5 years and who has been to war....HE is a HERO  HE IS A SON AND A BROTHER AND FATHER.\n\nNumber 2..\n\n"I would donate $1.00 to bring a soldier home but here is what i don't understand. Being that the soldier is technically working for the "Government" then his expense's should be taken care of. He also needs to put in a request for leave. I honestly don't think that $1800 is enough money to fly a soldier home. In my opinion there are alot of scams out here in cyberspace collecting money from innocent trusting people and I think this is another scam. Correct me if i am wrong but I just want to be honest!"\n\nThe Goverment does not pay for you to see your family and child.    I don't know of one Goverment job that does pay for you to go home for the holidays.  You want to talk about a scam lady?  whatever govt. postion is paying for their employees to go home and see their family......THAT  is a scam.   \n\nAnd furthermore...everyone in my family has served in some way or another...for many many years.....I THINK WE ALL KNOW THAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO REQUEST LEAVE....\nPlease do not treat us like we are stupid and don't know the correct way to take leave in the military.\n\n\nAnd Number 3...\n"No, I would not. Soldiers are where they are supposed to be. They have a mission whether we agree or not. The military is not Club Med and most people forget that. Soldiers do their job and they shouldn't complain since no one put a gun to their heads to be in the military. I am retired military and if my country sent me to do a job, well I'll go and do my best."\n\nAnd we Thank Your for your service.  The military is not Club Med...NO ONE EVER SAID IT WAS.  These soldier do their job every day they are over there!!  THEY MUST GIVE 110% OR THEY CAN DIE....If YOU Sir are retired military....then im sure you took leave and saw your family at least once in your 20+ years of service.  I find hard to believe you would never take leave....did you serve in Vietnam?  When your 1st or 2nd or 3rd tour was over....im sure you were able to take leave and see your family.  AND NO ONE EVER SAID HE WAS NOT GIVING HIS BEST....\n\nMY BROTHER LOST HIS MARRIAGE, SON, AND SOUL WHEN HE LEFT FOR THE ARMY AND TO GO TO IRAQ.....\n\nHE HAS GIVEN HIS 110% FOR YEARS.....DON'T INUSULT HIM OR DISRESPECT WHAT HIM AND OTHER SOLDIERS IN THE EXACT SAME POSTION ARE GOING THROUGH.\n\n\nThank you all for you time
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Soviets and Germans did this in WWII.\n\nI discussed this with a Military Historian. He pointed out that in most modern army, image is critical. You dont want your "peace keepers" to be considered by the local population and world opinion as a bunch of thugs. You need the support of the local people to end the war.
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I don't see anything wrong with it. She was upfront about what she  was going to do with the money.\n\nIf her fans wanted to show their appreciation, so be it.\n\nNobody was ripped off or deceived here.
701052
Its not a matter of supporting the cause, its a matter of supporting the people that we have sent. They basically have no choice, they go where they are ordered. Whether or not I support the cause, I always support the troops.
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NOPE WITH ALL THE HOOPLA BEING SAID IM EX MILITARY AND I CAN TELL YOU THAT ANY MISSION NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED ONCE YOUVE STARTED IT. THERE IS A JOB TO DO WHETHER PEOPLE BELIEVE IN IT OR NOT. WHERE WOULD OUR COUNTRY BE TODAY IF NOONE HAD HELPED US OUT OVER 200 YRS AGO. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS THEY NEED OUR SUPPORT!!!
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why would you want to?  do you have any idea how many people have suffered over those diamonds????  buying them only perpetuates the conflict and makes the "bad guys" richer.  i was in sierra leone this summer and saw so many people with hacked off limbs and children whose parents were killed over those diamonds!  why don't you spend your money on something that does not support the slaughtering of innocent people!  i am not some crazy hippie either...  check out these websites\nhttp://www.hrw.org/reports/1999/sierra/SIERLE99-03.htm#P182_39824\nhttp://www.onesky.ca/diamonds/index.html
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Madmile and Krystal are right, we are there and we have to try to make the best of it. I am part of an organization Soldiers Angels, where you are linked to a serving soldier to send mail and care packages. I find it very comforting knowing that my support actually means something, rather than just putting a magnet on my car and calling people socialists because it makes me feel like a big man.
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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.