Why aren't more people protesting against the Iraq war and protecting innocent kids on both sides?

Dogma Mom

I believe the reality of war and the death and decimation are too far removed from the majority of our citizens. There is a new media circus in today's age - embedded reports that learn to identify and sympathize with our troops rather than retain objectivity in the situation, and limited media coverage of the injured and dead of our nation. We no longer see the flag draped caskets, we do not have a daily death toll, nor pictures of our fallen men facing us every morning while we drink our coffee. I think the clashes during the Vietnamn era have made people cautious - too often this country deals with absolutes - either your with us or againstus, for the war or against the troops - and nobody wants to be viewed as against the troops - they're poor kids who are risking thier lives every day, living in constant tension and a state of fear. They are not the cause nor the root of our probles. But too many people are too scared of being labled "against the troops" or unpatriotic that they just don't speak out.

Unfortunately what has been forgotten is that we were founded by dissenters, people who were not afraid to stand for unpopular or controversial beliefs, to verbalize and act upon the unspoken desire held by many in our country - and in their actions they found more and more support. We are supposed to be a nation of tolerance and acceptance. Those are part of the freedoms our troops are supposed to be fighting for.

And - too many people are dying - the toll of innocent Iraqi civilians exceeds the tens of thousands - that is not a part of our media either.

bobby-bob

THEY DO ONLY IN HIDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD FORBID,
IF THE PUBLIC SEEN THEM PROTESTING!!!!!!!!

OK ALOT DO!!
BUT NOT ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RATM

Some are but a lot of people are doing it the wrong way, and some people don't have the means to go to DC and participate in a march...
and by the way "bones" YOUR DEAD WRONG!!
61% of the country is opposed to the war in Iraq
http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/08/21/iraq.poll/index.html?section=cnn_latest

jude2918

If you broke it you own it. We destroyed a government. Now we have to be there to let a new one form.

The children have no voice. They are innocent pawns and make wonderful posters. So do not put them in good bomb shelters.

Smitty

There's nothing they can do about it, it's a little too late.

neofascistpriest

You've seen most of the idiots posts on here... they are to influenced by propaganda.

birdsnakecatharine

Because many actually Americans support America.

lickmyspectrum

Because they see it doesn't help. Protesting in a society like this is feeble. Anyone against Bush is considered a "terrorist" and a threat to democracy, the sooner you understand that the better. There no longer is a freedom of speech in this country

Voodoo Doll

because there is no draft
the people going knew what they were in for when they signed up

hq3

Well while i agree that By removing American troops we will save a lot of AMERICAN lives, i have to note that removing troops now will result in Iraqi civil war and will cause WAY more Iraqi children to die then are dying now.
So while personally i am against the war because i don't care about Iraqis as much as i care about Americans, some people want the war to continue in order to save Iraqi lives.

docscholl

The innocent kids on both sides of what?

Look, the invasion of Iraq was a dumb, stupid move on the part of our President.
It is a waste of human lives, in terms of our troops and the innocent civilians in Iraq.
And damn expensive...what is it, several billion dollars a week?
Think what that kind of money could do to feed, clothe and educate our own kids here in America.

But I digress.
Honey, people are protesting, in their own way.
Something will give, and soon.
Pray for peace but remember, we can't just pull out now...if Iraq isn't in the midst's of a civil war, it definitely would be if we leave now.
And you don't want that.

Wolfpacker

As soon as I get to read all the intelligence reports that the Defense Department gets, I will second guess them & protest. Until then, I will support my Military & my goverment.

bobbalou27

the question is why are iraqis killing iraqis? do they not see thare killing each other? if you as a people don't make an effort to protect your own how much help can outsiders be?

FREAKZILLA

a lot of people actually realize what the war is about and support it , then there are those who just follow the crowd

johncondo2001

because their lazy

Oobily Ghepp

The majority of the people have been against the war for a long time. The elections were fixed both times to allow the bush administration to go for the gold(woops, I mean oil). There has only been the appearance of majority approval, Now this aparition is getting pretty weak.

Prince Saud

Most perons' in USA are ballot box trained to remove a party or person carrying forward policies contrary to majorities views.
Iraq is such a matter. Protests in streets alert all to vote aganist war mongers. Protest alone will not halt agressions in Iraq. Since money is set aside for another year's "unjustified war."
Yet during Fall 2006 elections many will lose who support Bush.
For example Lieberman failed to win party's nomination. Others will lose. House Senate majority will be anti Iraq war because of voters not protesters in the street. Yet protest alert all and influence voters. Only Congress has power to stop this Iraq war.

Forgiveness

hummmm. good question.

oolushious

...because they are busy watching desperate housewives and football...

nocateman

i think a lot of people are overwhelmed by the coverage, you get wore down after a while, also some people get labled if you oppose the "good war" and not backing our troops. I back our troops and feel that they were lied too, they are on a mission of lies.

Justsyd

Most people ARE protesting the war. No one wins in a war. The losses are never acceptable.

Bones

Crazy as it sounds to certain groups, in general the majority of America supports our troops and the war. The numbers are declining but we still have the majority.

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