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.

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^Anyone who knows me knows I was just joking. I don't hate America, but I dont love it either. It has many, many, many faults and the idea of most Americans that we are the greatest country in the world is just ridiculous.

I support the troops but not their mission, and it's a mistake to believe them to be the same thing. I support all soldiers, I think it's an honor-worthy position, especially now since it has become 100% voluntary. I respect any man who is willing to die for what they believe in, even terrorists. One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter.

I'm going to make a prediction of the oncoming years. We will pull out of the middle-east after a nine-month long standstill. After a few months of deliberation, we will announce war on China. However our troop numbers will have reached an all time low and the draft will take effect again after the institution of martial law.

Now the fact that many Americans no longer support the war may have a negative effect on the morale of the soldiers over there now. I'd like to believe that the scorching hot temperatures and the constant mental and physical fatigue just might have more of an impact than we at home.

As far as "member-bashing" Jake, f uck him, he's an Irish pissant. But he's also one of my best friends and I can say whatever the fu ck I want to say to him, and this includes derogatory statements. In fact, most of the statements I make to Jake are derogatory statements. I'm also not sure how calling him a "flag-hugging Republican" counts as bashing. Connect the dots for me there. He is a flag-hugging republican and he'll be the first to admit it.

Now I'm rollin' down Rodeo with a shotgun. These people ain't seen a brown-skinned man since they grandparents bought one.