Can you support the troups but still be against the war in Iraq?

Jami S

I am a wife of a united states soldier!! I hate this war and want it to END! But that doesn't mean I don't support the men and women who have to go to that dreadful place!!

jd4640

Before you take that position, talk to someone who has been there and find out how the troops feel about the war in Iraq, and why they feel that way. Then ask them if you can support them without supporting victory in Iraq.

gugliamo00

At this point, the jury seems to be hung.

Look at it from a soldier's point of view. Keep in mind that he's doing what he thinks is right. And he's putting his life in danger to do it.

"I think your mission was ill conceived, immoral and based on lies. I think your Commander in Chief is a criminal, a liar, an incompetent, and insane. I believe soldiers are murderers, rapists and torturer of innocent women and children. I don't care what you think, you are there to secure oil for the US, to line the pockets of the Vice President, an to seek retribution for Hussein's threats against a former President. I want you out of there before you do any more damage. But I support the troops."

If you were a soldier and heard that, what would you think? I'd think, "Hmmm... Ok, I'm lead by moronic and insane leaders who orchestrated what you call criminal and immoral action in which I'm a willing part. I'm committing atrocities. And you support me?" Heck, if I thought I was doing that, even I couldn't support me.

"I think war is terrible... any war. But I'm realistic enough to understand that sometimes war is a necessary evil. I understand what you have to do. I wish you didn't have to do it. I know you're doing the best job you can. I hope you're allowed to finish it. Take care."

Now, that's what I call support... and it didn't have to include, "But I support the troops."

Sure, you can say you're against the war and that you support the troops. You can see just about anything you like. Some people contend the Earth is flat. But it doesn't make it so.

ItsJustMe

It depends on your rhetoric. If you criticize the troops unjustly, then no.

But if you only criticize the people who got us into the war, then I suppose so.

But you have to walk your talk - support our troops for real. God Bless Our Troops!!!

~Divine Mrs. P~

I believe you can. My brother is in Iraq fighting. I support the troops 100% and am thankful that they are fighting for our freedom. However I don't think that Iraq was our fight

MikeGolf

How can you 'support' the troops but be arguing for their defeat?

Dan M

Most Defiantly.

I support them and their willingness to lay down their life's for other people. These men should be honored and highly respected. Their families should be taken care of and so should they once they return.

However, I do not support politicians who put these honorable men in harms way for no good reason other than their financial gain. The current administration has taken advantage of these men and womens willingness to protect us, by sending them into a unjust war and risking their lives.

I believe that this country needs to apologize to its troops for taking advantage of their heroism.

Crimson

Well its what my moms does, she writes letters and sends care packages for just about every one in my bothers squad. But she hates the war. She still loves my brother and all the guys he serves with.

Curtis

Sure, it is like being pro-abortion but still supporting the baby.

Mac

Most definitely! Most of us have no choice as to the wars we fight, but it is our job. If you don't agree with any war, that's fine, and your right to voice it, but people need to learn how to separate "Military" and "Politics". You need to be angry at the politicians who have made the choices. We have no choice in the matter, but we will defend your right to free speech to the death.

Lottie W

Yes, I support the troops. They are children, mothers, fathers and sisters and brothers of all of us. They are in harm's way, for whatever reason. I wish them safe reutrn and full, happy lives. I worry about them and their families and my heart goes out to them all day long.
However, I am adamantly opposed to this police effort in Iraq. It is not a legally declared war, and we are spending billions to rebuild a country that does not want us there. They have hated each other for centuries and will continue to murder each other, whether we are there or not.
We had no business going over there, and had to be lied to by our government to get us involved.
Bush is a criminal. And I am ashamed that he represents me in the world.

John S

Of course you can, alot of the troops don't even think we should be there.
Just because you don't agree with our reasons for being there, doesn't mean you can't represent our nation to the best of your ability. There are some good people over there doing a great job, they don't just ride around shooting up the countryside. They try to help fix problems wherever they can, missions allowing. We spent more time checking on well digging projects than we did raiding badguys. We always liked to get out and meet the Iraqi's, most were very friendly, farmers and shop keepers.
Supporting G. Bush is politics, supporting the troops is just being neighborly.

Pfo

Yes

Yes i think so. I support the troops but not the war.

mylifebelike

No.

Izzat7

Of course - don't fall for the BS that spews out of the neo-cons.

crlshermoso

of course. my wife hates the war.

3D Farms

Yes , of course you can , your an American Citizen , after all that's' what they are fighting for , aren't they ?
The troops had no say about where and who they were to go and fight . They have to do as the President asks , no matter how wrong he is .
Why do you think there will never be a draft again , that way , when the President wants war there is no decent and we can all be hoodwinked again so he can send the troops at his pleasure .

G.I. Reaux

I find alot of the east coast elite support the troupes and are against the war. Cabaret was really popular for instance (I personally liked the revival with Terri Hatcher better than old school with Liza M.) As for the TROOPS, I assure you that you can like the soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen and still think that the war (and I am talking about OIF vs. OEF) is a terrible drain on the country...destroying our civility, credibility, and everything we stand for. You can even be a soldier and feel that the current situation is hopeless. No "liberal" or democratic politician gave me that idea. Two trips to the sandbox (with another coming soon) showed me that firsthand. It's a good thing we aren't having to do anymore than pay the interest on the money we are borrowing to fight it. Those tax cuts are really important.

Iguana

For the first three years I supported the troops because they were there against their will. But by now all have reenlisted so it is their choice. I do not support this war for Big Oil that has pissed away our treasury for the next two generations.

Monica K

Yes you can still support the troops and be against the war. Always support your military..they are only doing there job.

If they got paid millions like actors, football players, baseball players maybe the job wouldn't be so bad.

RTO Trainer

I don't think so.

Too fine a line to walk to say, I support you but not the goals you are working toward.

Huge difference, folks, between hating the war (or any war) and not being supportive of it. I hate the war, but I wholeheartely believe in what we are accomplishing.

enviroman

Yes, but only if you learn how to spell

Yes you can still support our troops.
Remember not all troops are in Iraq we still have troops in Korea and have had since the 1950s. And also Viet Nam the say all US Troops are out of Viet Nam i know a few that chose to stay there. We also have troops in
Germany, Italy France and other countries.

Lloyd Braun

Absolutely - I am. I support them as people.

thsp

yes

cowboysfan

Of course.

don c

Republicans are saying No
BUT

Do the Bushbots realize that the GOP congress under Clinton?
voted to cut off funding for the troops fighting in Kosovo in order to end the war? Yet when they did it, it was not anti-American? But somehow as the Dems are getting ready to do the very same thing if Bush vetos the current bill, it IS anti-American? How very hypocritical of you mindless bushbots. It looks like the only ones that are anti-American are those of you that support putting our troops through the meat grinder in Iraq though you supported cutting the funds off to end that last war.

lars

Yes, they are our family and friends. They are one of us.

TyranusXX

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