Supporting the Troops End the War Options

[Kontroll]

It baffles me when I see these bumper stickers that say 'Support the Troops End the War.' Is that really supporting the troops? Also, we are not in a war right now. We are in a conflict. Congress never declared war on Iraq, Afganistan, or any other countries since 9.11.

The mentality of the men and women in the service is so extreme, especially in the army and marines, that anyone whose never experienced it, really has no say that has any value. It's like a gym teacher trying to teach philosophy. You have to understand that most of the soldiers in Iraq or any other neighboring countries wanted to be there. That's why they signed up. They are taught to be prepared at all times to go to war. It's a soldiers profession to kill. It's their mission.

Saying that, if we don't support their mission, how can we support the people that are carrying it out? It doesn't make any sense. If you've got people back home saying that the war is stupid and wrong, then that is affecting the soldiers because now they have their leaders telling them what they need to do, and others telling them it's wrong. If anything, we should support the conflict.

That's the great thing about a voluntary military. No one forces you to join. And if some body does force you, then it's your fault that you went forth and gave the oath. They ask you right then and there if anyone is forcing you to join, speak now.

In conclusion, those opposed to the current conflict are only creating more damage to society and other societies. If we have any chance of getting out of the Middle East any faster the best thing to do is support our President and his choices. That's how our country made it through WWII. People decided to participate by building weapons and giving food to the troops. They donated money. Until Pearl Harbor we shouldn't have had any involvement, but the American citizens decided that it would be in the best interest to do something instead of talking about it negatively.

Please give me your comments.

[faydedprimadonna]

Lololololol. You're media brainwashed.

Actually I can't say that for certain, it just sounds that way, the way you pinned sole responsibility on the republicans. The Republicans are also causing global warming, and they create tsunami's so Bush can put our troops on asian soil. Anyways, sorry to come off as rude if I am, I don't mean it that way, it's just this is a subject that I stand very firm on.

i don't think you're rude at all... everyone has a right to their own opinion... i'm not trying to convert anyone... as to being media brainwashed, i may be... i don't blame republicans for everything but i do believe that a democrat would have ended this conflict already... it's probably due to the fact that i'm a hardcore masshole

Understood. But just to play devil's advocate for sec here, if you are against the war, but do not wish to dampen the spirits of the troops, should you lie to keep their spirits up? Should you give false hope (if you truly believe that it is a lost cause?)

that's the true dilemma i think... if the majority of america is against the conflict, then should the soldiers be lied to about it? i feel for the men and women over there, but the sooner this shit ends, the better...