Do you agree that all the people that support the war should enlist?

catrionn

Yes, absolutely.

If they really believe in it so much, let's see them step up to the plate.

Golden

Absolutely.

Paul I

yeah I agree

Stormy

We do have a lack of troops...let's draft the pro-wars, and then come up with a practical solution that doesn't include sixty years of babysitting.

eizus28

Yes! Let them go over there and send our troops home! Maybe then they'd really learn what is going on over there! Good question!******************'s 4 you!

Rawbert

I do not feel you need to enlist to support the war or support our troops. You can support our men and women other ways.
But if you don't support our troops then Yes they should Shut up.

I would love to go back into service with the Army. But they won't take a disabled Veteran (I've tried).

spmdrumbass

No, because liberals and conservatives alike have the right to express their opinion. Liberals and conservatives can also join the military if they desire to do so.

Nobody should be forced to do anything.

Lex

I completely agree with you. Me and my Army husband were talking about that very thing this morning.

He has served twice in Iraq, and he is soon to go again. He actually tried to get out when his last term ended and the Army basically forced him to stay in.

He realizes the need for a standing Army, but he doesn't support the war. In fact, he is anti-war and anti-government.

We were also saying that military service should be a mandate for all government officials, including all current congress members

*Someone above me on here misunderstood and thought that the askr was saying that even those opposed should serve. That was clearly not what he said. Only those who SUPPORT the war should have to serve.

I am also curious to know how USMC Recon think that we are all on the same side. And has he ever actually been to war. And if he liked it so much he should volunteer to go back ASAP. And in the meantime go volunteer at the local vets hopital. See the mangled bodies of men who fought for our leaders ego, then tell me we are all on the same side.

Drop short and duck

I would definitely go just as long as all those White House Staff and Politicians of all sides are in front of me.

Heard about the officer who was shot by friendly firer.

Idontcit

Most of the old guys that support the war have fought in one and have fought for thier right to complain.I volunteered and served my tour over there. I did my time and deserve to have my opinion just like everyone else.

frichalf

Alot of the guys saying we should be in Iraq, have done their time in one way or the other. It would be awesome if they can go visit Iraq and see all of the progress already done. They all go off of what they are told by the senior military leaders over there. If they actually went out there and patrolled with us for a week they will see the good work and how good the Iraqi army can fend for themselves

Steven D

yeah, right. I love a good t-bone, but I don't want to be a cow.

blueevent47

No, I have to fundamentally disagree. There are millions of Americans who oppose the war as well. Ought they all to put up or shut up? What about those who first supported the war and now are against it? It is a silly proposition.

I would say, however, that there is certainly a moral component to your question, as well as the issue of conservative hypocrisy. It's true, I think there is some minimum of commitment to one's beliefs. In a democracy, however, that means voting. As someone on the left, I am constantly amazed to see the political apathy of those who say they hate the war (to say nothing of Bush). Yet they don't vote and many aren't even registered.

If people want to go further, more power to them. But a willingness to support those individual who represent your beliefs is most simply and clearly done through the democratic process...

ItsJustMe987

I support the war. I enlisted. I finished my contract, and i still support our commander in chief and the war were fighting. That is the cost of freedom.

katjha2005

While I do not support the war I do support the troops.. but the answer to your question is No.. not everyone has the opportunity or have had something to do with the military in the past.. my dad served 20 years.. so I moved and moved and moved.. I would like to stay put now.. tired of moving all the time... not to mention I have a job that is important to people's health and if I wasn't here to do the job no one else would be... the military even contracts us to do it for them and their soldiers.. somebody has to do it.. if everyone joined.. who would pick up the trash, build the cars, wait on you at the grocery store.... people have to stay here and serve the citizens of this country in different ways

jamesfentress44

Our troops are in the military by their choice...there is
no draft compelling them to join...a man or woman in
military uniform is no kid, they are either being trained
or already trained to do a job that excells their wildest
dreams! I wore my uniform with pride during an un-
popular war, then there was a draft, but I joined without
being drafted...right out of high school in 1965 and I'm
glad I did it...would do it again if I could!

smsmith500

I support fighting our enemies, I spent 20 years of my life in uniform. Do you believe I should do it again?

John W

No, I do not agree that ALL people that support the war should enlist. If you are married with children, or have already served in a previous war, are some of the examples that come to mind as to supporting the war without enlisting. As for sending our troops in harms way, please remember that ours is a volunteer military. They knew that they might have to fight when they signed on. What I object to is liberals like Harry Reid telling the soldiers that they are losing the war and threatening to cut funding unless they are brought home. Then there is Nancy Pelosi giving aid and comfort to the enemy (Syria).and calling it "diplomacy". Now I know that you have exempted yourself from enlisting since you do not support the war. Question: Say the Democrats win everything in 2008 including the presidency.
Democrats like Charlie Rangel are on record as wanting to reinstate the Draft. If the situation in the Middle East worsens or another 9/11 incident happens, would you enlist or not fight the draft if called up? By the way, before you start talking about never being too old to serve, the military may disagree with you.

Vietnam vet w/2deployments

david o

As for those of us "to old to serve",I would suggest you check out what virtually every VFW and American Legion and many other organizations have done and continue to do to support our troops and their families.Our VFW Post sends phone cards to Iraq and Afghanistan,holds welcome home ceremonies for them when they return,assists families whose loved ones are not here,visits our VA Hospitals,serve on legislative committees,etc.,etc.And for your information,there are many in our organization that do not support the war.We've been there,been shot,maimed,lost our buddies and experienced all the horrors of war,seen our benefits reduced or eliminated.But we're not complaining or blindly supporting the weaknesses of the political system.

shultzie knows best

First if you decide to enlist is shouldn't be because you support a war it should be because you will support and defend your country . I enlisted and served because i found that statement true I never wanted to go to war but i was prepared if the interest and security of my country was at stake I had nothing against the USSR and how they conducted there business but if they interfered in the well being of the US then it would have been my business and I would have went to war if you do not like the policies and how the US conducts ts affairs then the time to voice that opinion is at election time not when you are called to server .remember being a citizen is just as important as being a serviceman

hkhkjh k

No moron. Do you support welfare? Fine, they you and all those who do should pay. Do you support fire safety? Fine become a fireman. Do you want to reduce violence? Become a cop. It's a stupid point. Those who can and want to serve do. Who the hell do you think is enlisting and re-upping, you tools?

lord_velâ€¦is an ignorant uninformed typical liberal. Congressmen and women do have people there clueless, take Duncan Hunter for one.

You facist hypocrites need to remove your heads from your a**es -

Where did Bill Hillary and Chealse serve? Was his daughter in the jets dropping bombs on the people then?

Where did Reid serve, Durbin, Biden, all those guys who support the Afghanistan war serve?

So by your "logic" you maggot, you don't support the war in Afghanistan since you're not there, nor in Bosnia, or kosovo

<------------------Proud U.S. Army vet here. When did you serve exactly????

learning about video

My MY the question just drips with ignorance and hate. OK lets THINK about this OK I didn't say FEEL I said THINK. We are in this war because 1. intelligence reports said that al queda had training camps in Iraq. and 2. We know that Iraq had WMD's because he used them on the Kurds. Now with that ESTABLISHED. Leaving Iraq now, regardless of the reason for going there, would only give the Terrorists exactly what 3300 G.I.'s have died to prevent, a safe haven in the middle east.. THINK about it, if Iraq isn't the front for the war on terror, then why are they fighting us so hard there?

Mark M

This is a way to shelf an argument and squash a valid point.

On that line of thinking, both those that are for the war and against the war should enlist since, in that philosophical view, no one should have an argument at all unless they are willing to be put on the line.

Fortunately for us, we Americans have a different view of political influence. In our Republic, citizens have the right to have an opinion without censorship. In a Militaristic government structure, like Germany had, only those who are in the Military can have a political view (or one of influence).

What many Americans came to learn from Germany, is that a Militaristic system tends to not work and cause death and destruction of the innocent.

By the way, this is one of the foundations for extreme thinking.

This is also an elitist type argument that needs to be worded properly.

"You are not allowed to have an opinion about ______ unless you either agree with me or you are willing to ______."

rmagedon

Silly little person, with a silly little question.

I have served and would again if they would let me, have been on combat related disability since 1969, I can still shoot with the best of them, but it is hard to take cover in a wheelchair. I guess I could be the token target but think I will pass on that job.

So the question is what about you? It always seems to be the cowards calling others cowards. Have you served our country in the military or are seeking a position in the Vanguard of the Elite.

Freedom for those who have fought for it
has a special flavor the protected will never know

One of the most horrible features of war is that all the war-propaganda, all the screaming and lies and hatred, comes invariably from people who are not fighting... The people who wrote pamphlets against us and vilified us in the newspapers all remained safe at home.......

-- George Orwell

goldenbrowngod

Their armchair warriors, they should be enlisted.

skip that junk about them being to old, the least they can do is serve as human shields for our soldiers.

jeeper_peeper321

I thought the people enlisting did support the war.

You don't beleive that the people who are against the war are enlisting do you ?

Of course it's amazing how many Democrats and Liberals voted to reelect Clinton, after not supporting his attacks/invasions of:

Iraq
Serbia
Sudan
Haiti
Kosavo
Afghanistan

All without either Congressional or Un approval.

I say that, because when you ask why they didn't enlist back in the 90's, they always say, but but, I didn't support those things.

Now just how can you support the president, but not his actions?

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