Why will you treat the returning troops like heros after the war?
928381
I don't think they are necessarily heros; they were just following orders which is what they signed up for.
304690
Most soldiers returning from Iraq get a shock when they come home.  Over there we see what we are achieving and the good we are doing - but when we come home we realize that the people who hate us and want us to lose are the only voices you hear.\n\nNow we are questioning all of you.  We are winning this - and the only people who can defeat us are the news media and the US anti-war movement.\n\nAnd there is another issue you should consider.  If you let us down and force us to lose in Iraq - who will fight for you next time?
806351
I hope the same I want to, get them back where they came from.  Now if you were to ask how we would handle legal immigrants, Welcome and be miserable with us paying taxes to finance the Iraqi war.
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....
511678
Personally, I noticed that they burned a Chinese restaurant, looted their own peoples businesses, set fire to police boxes and were brought under control by their own police. As I have said so many times before people tend to forget, like with the Afghans during the Russian occupation and with "Kirun". Speaking of "Kirun", the next time that England, or France, or all of Europe needs to be saved from occupation and extermination, as in WW1 and WW2, don't call on us, call on Iraq, Iran, North Korea,Vietnam, China, or oh my, Afghanistan. I'm sure that they will rush right over to lay their lives on the line for your countries.
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.
865962
Well..... I commend our government.. Look around at other countries I mean you would be killed in some of the countries for even posting something like this. We have so many rights and take them for granted. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our troops for protecting me and my family.
959329
It depends on what the war is about.  If the war is to free them from a socialist dictator then they might be extremely happy that it's happening.  Thus they feel sad that they have to leave their home, but are happy to return when the tyrant is taken out and freedom is returned to their homeland.\n\nBut if the tyrant is taking over their free country, they'd probably want to stay and fight for their freedom.  In which case they wouldn't be a refugee at all.
521120
I think they should be the first ones drafted in the next war,that'll teach em some respect!
873097
+ So you would send me back there to fight the hoards of skinny's. I was shot three time delivering food and medical supplies the last time and almost had my ship blown out of the water. They are not very greatfull for the humanitarian efforts we sent last time. Why do you think they have changed in the last 10 years? Do you think the ungratefulls have all moved on? If you are so willing to help why don't you get on a plane and do it or is it someone else's responsibility and you can just sit back and watch us come home in pieces for trying to help. Yes I am bitter about how they are and I for one am not willing to return.
959981
Sometimes I wonder who is more heroic; the soldiers or their families.\n\nI know this is no comfort for you, but it is immutable fact-- without Americans like you and your sons, our nation would fall. The United States of America owes everything to our servicemen (and women) and their families.\n\nAlthough just an infant, I too lost a person as they served our country.  The comparisons between the current conflict in Iraq and the Vietnam War have an especially tangible meaning for me.\n\nI, and millions of other Americans thank God-- everyday-- for people like you and your family.
1123745
I would tell our troops thank you for doing a job that so many people are a fraid to do!\nI would tell them that they are brave for fighting a war that so many people believe is an unjust war!\n I would thank their families for being unselfish and  allowing there family member to fight for the rights of their country!\n I would tell their children to be brave and do not be mad at the parent for having to leave! \nI would thell the spouse to love and support them even though they are not home to help with the problems and continue to love and support them when they come home and they are not the same person who left!\nI would tell them that it is ok to be scared!\nAND;;;\nFinally I would tell them to BE SAFE and come home to their families!\n\nThe soldiers are doing more than any person can ever be asked to do----Defending there country! I am so proud to be an American!
1030407
Amen sister! There's so much heated emotion over poitics that the troops are looked at as the bad guys.  Yes, I Support our troops. I hope they make it through their days over there. I hope they come home, and will welcome them when they return. While they're there, I pray that they know, we're thinking about them, and care about them. Don't forget they're our sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, etc.
1020905
Yes, thank you.  I thank my higher power every night that I live in a country which guarantees my rights and freedoms, and extends them (in theory) to everyone.  We 'fight fair' because it gives us the higher moral ground, and leaves us less open to accusations of butchery.  We punish soldiers who act outside the limititations of 'fighting fair' because we are a country which values civilized behavior.
151066
Im sure people asked this in ww2 too. what did we get in return?  The end of the war.
562143
Hey buddy got a question when you were in the military Im going to guess you were in the rear with the gear so im going to leave a open invitation when i get home from spending a year outside the wire i want you to come on down and wipe your feet on my flag and see what the hell happens to you And if you dont like this country move to France.
640434
I totally agree with you!!  That is exactly what my husband, son, and I did just a week before the war started--we held a Support Rally for the Troops, at out State Capital.  It was neither for, nor against the war--rather to tell the men and women about to answer their calls to duty that we were here to stand behind them and support them.  There had been so many protests on TV, high school walk-outs, teens burning books, and other such atrocities.  We just wanted to let our troops, and their families, know that we were proud and grateful that they were serving our country and protecting our freedom to express our own beliefs.  Ironically, to include the kids who's rights to free education that were being protected, as they were walking out.