Do you support the Armed Forces of the United States global war on terrorism whatever the cost?
90256
What's the alternative? \n\nI support the Armed Forces 120% in any war or in peacetime. They don't get to pick and choose the wars they fight. They follow the orders of the Commander-in-Chief (also known as the President of the United States), who is the one that decides this.
433413
I am a supporter of President George W. Bush; especially on the war on terror and getting rid of Saddam Hussein. I also support the men and woman in our armed forces and every time one comes to my college, I say to them “Thank you for your service to our country” and each man and women appreciates those words. I know that at one time, Americans stood behind the American armed forces even if they disagreed with how they helped the world. \n\nAs for Americans who BASH BUSH, they drive me up the wall. If your are a supporter of President Bush or not, you should appreciate the fact you live in a great country and here are five reasons I appreciate living in the United States of America no matter if the President of the United States of America is a Democrat or a Republican;\n\n1. I can vote for whoever I feel is the best candidate for a position in office and I am not forced to vote for someone I do not approve of.\n\n2. I can have any type of a career I like as long as I have the skills necessary for that career.\n\n3. As a future parent, I can choose how I would like my children to be educated and if I want them to attend public or private school.\n\n4. As an individual, I can choose where I like to live as long as I can afford housing and the resources I need in order to survive.\n\n5. I am able to worship freely and attend worship where I feel is good for my beliefs. \n\nWhen President George W. Bush term is over, I will miss voting for him; however, I do hope that his Brother Jeb or a strong Republican can become the next President of the United States of America to continue the legacy that George W. Bush had done for the United States of America and for Planet Earth as well.
1121515
I am totally against the war, however, people who join our military go in knowing that even if it's not necessarily a war they would back, they have comitted to doing their job.  I might also say that no matter what war or why - they have my absolute respect for being a part of a bigger picture that may cause them great harm or even death.  I salute all of them.  Bush, however, can kiss my flabbly butt.
681103
after completing tech school.\nif you dont, you dont get anything.\n\nhonestly.. i dont support war - and i dont support the idea of being a piece of property.. and i dont support the bush administration - i do support the idea of a Christian nation - though i really dont see it anymore.\nI wont fight for a cause i dont believe in - and i urge you to think about everything before you make mistakes you may regret. instead of joining the military (which i believe is being stretched paper-thin on purpose).. i'd highly consider joining FEMA (especially if you're a decent human being)... because honestly, i dont trust that particular program, and i think that maybe one GOOD person there might make the difference in thousands or millions of lives.\n\nfigure out WHY the generals hate rumsfeld.
346401
I do but not only b/c i serve in the military but he has given alot to everyone in 1 way or another, bc like you siad it isnt the easiest job but he need our support now more than ever. and those of you who dont believe in our govt i hope you get attacked by a terrorist, b/c only then can you understand the things he and our military does to protect us. and you critics go find some good sources before you start bashing anyone.
248741
depends on the person. i am against the war completely, but some of my friends are for it. A few of my best friends are Marines and one of them is in Iraq right now.  We all agree that we disagree with the war and some of the President's decisions, but that does not affect our relationship at all. They respect my views as I respect theirs, and I definately have respect for all of our troops overseas.
927556
Yes, I support our troops.\nI think the invasion of Iraq was a horrible mistake, but that certainly is not the fault of the troops.\nVery interesting points you make, although the rationing of resources I feel would be unnecessary.\nI would agree with your other two suggestions however.
512581
Just save your life and Run . That is a better way of doing this. Serve your country is good but occupying other country is bad. Humanity VS. Quick Money hey?  Please think of your family and don't risk your life. Let the Iraqis and Afghans kill their own terrorists. You save your life for you and your family and if your country is attacked defend it. Don't go for a war which was based on a pure lie " Weapons of Mass Destruction",. Remember? USA had given Saddam and Taliban all those guns to fight USSR and Iran back in 80's. Think. Don't waste your young-hood and energy. You won't be serving your country. You will be attacking others to expand the Oil companies over our lives
577964
I have to agree that we aren't doing the right thing by waging wars we can't 1) afford, 2) justify, 3) support as a nation. We spend $100 Mil in Iraq, why?  Why even go over there?  \n\nLet's spend that amount of money on improving the New Orleans levies, AIDS research, Cancer research, improving the welfare system so people can't take advantage of it, create more scholarships for people of ALL races, improving ghettos, law enforcement for larger cities, redesigning FEMA, lessen the national debt, put up a wall between us and Mexico, etc.  \n\nLet's go into countries that actually pose a threat to us or someone else.  There are several African countries that have worse leaders than Hussein that we could go into.  We could send the same number of troops we sent to Iraq to actually find Osama - he and all of Al Qaeda are much more dangerous to us than Saddam.  If the UN don't think we should go to another country we shouldn't go.  That's why the UN exists.  \n\nMost Americans were for us going into Afghanistan, but about half were against Iraq, another 10% or so didn't have an opinion.  Why was I against it?  1) there were no weapons of mass destruction that we could prove, 2) we still haven't found Osama, 3) Saddam is a butt hole but there are worse leaders in this world than him,  4) They posed no threat to us. \n\nI think that our military should be protecting us not starting fights with everyone.  Our economy is weak, no matter what the numbers look like, it is unstable at best.  We are losing the technology battle.  We don't do well making cars.  We need to get people with oil interests out of Washington.  So yes, we are destroying ourselves and the military is leading the effort.
856685
We do, have you looked at the budget for the department of health and human services, medicare, medicaid and economic aid we give to the world not to mention that without contributions and dues the United Nations would cease to exist.  You need to look at the annual budgets for the last 15 years and add up the numbers before you start casting stones like that.  We spend trillions of dollars helping not kill people.  War is a product of last resort, do you know anyone killed on 9/11 or have you been to ground zero or the trade center before they blew up, I doubt it or you wouldn't have this mind set.
1127212
No, not at all. \n\nAs early as summer of 2000, I was taking bets on when --- not if, when --- GWB would get us involved in a mid-east war (provided he secured the presidency, of course). Giving the military to George W Bush was like giving a hammer to a three year old. Suddenly everything looks like a nail.\n\nThere were so many other options available this evil man chose to ignore those other options in his rush to war. He has deliberately and dishonorably sacrificed the lives of our sons and daughters to his pride and ambition.
538395
It depends on the person and the situation.  \n\nWould I give my life for Osama and $50?  No.\n\nWould I give my life to save my children?  Yes.
1158690
I joined the military to defend the rights that my parents spent more than twenty years defending in the military for me. I joined so that my children would have rights, so my daughter could get a job, so my son can worship God, or Allah, or whomever he chooses. We don't want to die but it's a sacrifice we are willing to make for the good of our country.   Someone has to do it and we are willing to step up to the plate.  We don't want to die but it's a sacrifice we are willing to make to keep our families, our friends, and strangers we have never met who call themselves Americans free and safe!\n\nGOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
889964
I've been questioning their support of Iran, France, and the former leader of Iraq, Saddam Hussein. I know Russia needs money and that need dictates much of what they do. But I'm also very wary that they may have ulterior motives. And I think our Pentagon is aware as well.
1144805
As simple as it sounds, this seems to be a loaded question because it could be interpreted in several different ways.   \n\nIf the question was, "Do you support our troops in Iraq?", my answer would be; absolutely, yes. If the question was "Would you have supported our war in Iraq before it was begun?", my answer would have to be no.  If the question was, "Do you support funding wars with taxpayer's money in which the primary mission is either to  A. oust a dictator  or  B. spread democracy?", I would feel pressed to say no.  There are homeland concerns that, I feel, need to be addressed first before we open ourselves to this type of international involvement.\n\nI support handing the situation in Iraq over to the newly formed government, so that we may consider there to be an END to our war in Iraq.
118395
I don't really understand your question, but I think you are talking about our war on terror, am I right? Well, we recieved a serious attack which killed thousands of people, more would have died if the other two planes had hit their targets. If a country, or organization, does not want the world's most powerful nation to come breaking down their door, they shouldn't make such a blatant declaration of war. (If they didn't want war, why would they hijack several planes and try to crash them into very important buildings filled with thousands of people?) Did we start fighting this war before or after their act of aggression? After. How many countries are we allied with? How many times have we entered into a war not our own to protect those allies? How many billions of dollars are we sending overseas to many different countries to give food, clothing, and medical supplies to? How much money have we spent on fighting the AIDS epidemic in Africa? And even in Iraq, we are not just fighting, we are giving them clean, running water, more electricity than they have had in many years. And yet, despite how much we help other countries, when we retalite to a despicable attack, we are labled as cruel warmongers? That is hardly fair. I am an American. I am proud to be an American. I support George Bush. To my fellow Americans, remember 9/11? Remember how sad and angry you were? Remember how you called for justice? But now that there is criticism, now that we are in an all out war, even though you are safe over here thanks to that very war, suddenly you turn cowards and traitors? Shameful! I love America, and if someone attacks her, you can bet there will be hell to pay for it.
701052
Its not a matter of supporting the cause, its a matter of supporting the people that we have sent. They basically have no choice, they go where they are ordered. Whether or not I support the cause, I always support the troops.