A question for every human in the world :How do you feel when you know that this is an american-soldiers made?
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Poor Abooodi, are you expecting mercy from your lashers?\nI will not generalize but most of those who answered your question and supporting the US "Democracy and Freedom" are no more than the other face of the dirty coin which the US administration occupies its other face, particularly this boastful Mr. EX, who doesn't feel shy at all to support the invaders of his country, why not while he is laying in their lap now and still boasts about being patriot, not only that but claims the right to say DO and DON'T, just to know every Arab whether Moslem or non-Moslem has the right to defend the whole Arab world as long as he is patriot not betrayer, just look at Christians in Palestine they are fighting beside the Moslems against the tyranny of the Jewish occupation. No body has called the damn Americans to free the Iraqi people from the tyranny pf Saddam, although no one liked Saddam including the writer, but still Saddam is better than the foreign invaders who came to rob the wealth of Arab and Moslem countries, those who speak a bout terrorism and blood shedding should feel shy of them selves , because if they read the history well they will know that on top of terrorist nations and regimes sits the USA nation (to be precise not in general)  and the successive governments in general, and the American history is a living wittiness that America was founded on the skulls of red Indians, Americans has started their history as invaders and still continue to play the same dirty game, remember the first and the second world wars it was mainly between you western countries of civilizations , how many the Arabs and Moslems killed from you through out the whole history including the invasion of Moslems to your countries during the early Islamic expansion and include even the victims of 9/11? What ever the figure is, it can never be compared to your crimes against humanity, against other nations and even against your own Christian people during the world wars. Those who claim stupidly that the lashers didn't take the USA administration permission to execute their crimes against Iraqi armless people; can they dare to say also that the criminal pilots who dropped the atomic bombs on Japan and killed on the spot 240,000 and left hundreds of thousands suffering the atomic radiation effects until to day can he say that they didn't take the permission? 10 million people were killed during the First World War, 55 millions were killed in World War 2, ooops you don't believe me? OK go and search Encarta Encyclopedia and you will find the dreadful truth and then you Americans and western people who still support the tyranny will discover who the Real Terrorists are. Please people wake up before it's too late.
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Maybe I have a unique perspective from those that have posted so far considering that I am one of the "troops" and a veteran of the current conflict.  From my own viewpoint it is discouraging to hear all the anti-Bush/anti-war rhetoric--not because I support him/it personally, but because it belittles what we are doing over there.  Can you imagine what it would be like to be in a combat zone and know that your fellow citizens think that what you are doing is pointless, worthless, and/or "illegal"?  It is more than a little disheartening.\n\nAs for what I do: I correspond with a number of my fellow service members who are in Iraq and Afghanistan, I wear a Support Our Troops bracelet 24/7 to remind myself at all times of the sacrifices made by those in uniform, and I strive to educate those that I come in contact with about how not supporting the war that we are fighting hurts almost as much as being called "babykiller".
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The closest feeling you could identify with would be how the US felt after the terrorist acts of 9/11.\n\nThe country was angry and looking for their target in Afghanistan.
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have a feeling it kinda makes them feel more superior but on the other hand kinda stupid..........it shouldn't be allowed it will start here and the people will say well if the Americans do it so shall we...I'm ex services 2 and can use a weapon but not on some random civilian that looks at me funny...what gives anyone the right to run round with a gun cos its cool its not lives are at stake and they don't seem to care.........its a killing machine not a toy...\n\nplus on a lighter note i agree more shooting practise should be help on American troops training and more gun banning over there.............its not COOL or CLEVER!!!
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Sometimes I wonder who is more heroic; the soldiers or their families.\n\nI know this is no comfort for you, but it is immutable fact-- without Americans like you and your sons, our nation would fall. The United States of America owes everything to our servicemen (and women) and their families.\n\nAlthough just an infant, I too lost a person as they served our country.  The comparisons between the current conflict in Iraq and the Vietnam War have an especially tangible meaning for me.\n\nI, and millions of other Americans thank God-- everyday-- for people like you and your family.
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I am not American, I am Canadian and very proud of that fact.\n\nThere are things I admire and envy about the USA< but then on the other side there are also things I do not appreciate or admire. This war in Iraq is one of them...\n\nI think it was a huge mistake to go in and do what they have done. The civilian casualties are such a shame!
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Good choice. I am proud of you for just thinking about serving your Country. It shows that you or at lease willing to do your part in protecting and serving and making our nation great. It also shows that you care enough to help make our nation a better place for our children. My hat is off to you and I wish you the best of luck. Be careful.
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I support you 100%, It may be so hard because of how irresponsible journalism writes the news, or maybe because of a lack of pride for their country, either way brother, you and I both served so these people could have that right, whether we like it or not. I hate them (disrespectful hippies)with all of my American heart, but I would die for their freedom regardless of how I feel, because its Americans like us and them that keep our country going. Semper Fi. As far as MacMoma...what are you talking about "worthy of your respect?", who are you? really, who the hell are you? You wouldn't be allowed to have basic human rights without our "bumbling leaders", old "shotgun" dick and our Brothers and Sisters-in-arms, you would be considered sub-human in most other countries, you should be grateful men and women of the US Armed forces spilled their blood so you could vote, or drive, or even have the right to learn...it is you who should be worried if you are doing enough for OUR respect...
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It is a shame that people are dying.  But the soldiers are in Iraq to try to better the lives of the Iraqi people as a whole.  I don't agree with war, but I also don't agree with oppression or dictatorships.  So it has me upset in more ways than one.  I do not want anymore people to get hurt, but what about all those that died under Hussein's regime?  One of those soldiers were from close to where I live...he was from Springfield, MA.  It does feel like it is never going to end.  I support the soldiers, for I know that they are doing their job, and it must be hell for them.  So I am a torn soul when it comes to this war.  I hope that the people involved are safe and no more harm comes to them...I can HOPE.
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Great question, Alex.\n\nI think most Americana's would.  I know that I would, for sure.  But then I believe that if my country is at war, I need to stand behind the troops and my president.  It doesn't really matter if I agree or not, I still need to be supportive. \n\n\nopen4one---LMAO!
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hmmm feel sorry for a rude inarticulate silver spoon frat boy who has uses our Constitution as toilet paper, gotten us into a war for profit,  pandered to his "have and have mores" corporate cronies, trashed our environment, embarrassed us in front of the entire world community and has demoralized our beloved country with constant spew of fear mongering?\n\num ... i don't think so.  tho perhaps i should follow the strings to the puppet master's hand and direct my angst towards Darth Cheney instead.
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don't feel like the lone ranger....sounds like you all are becoming "americanized"\n\ngrr-r-r-r-r-r-r~!@#$%^&*()~!@#$%^&*()!!@!!!!!!!!!!
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i cant judge them because i have not lost a child to war.  i cannot even imagine what they must be feeling.  i think they should have the right to protest and have their children remembered.  however having said that their children knew they could be called to serve in war time when they joined.  my guy is in the army and i would be lost in life without him but i am realistic that it could happen any day when he is deployed.  the fear of losing your soldier is unreal so i cant imagine the pain of it.
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Protection of country and we need to support our troops no matter what. I gained respect for them and am very proud of our Troops.  \n\nGod Bless America
1075989
It's war,it's not amazing at all.  No matter what shape or form war comes in, what look should they have on their faces? I think what you mistake as fear is actually focus, bravery, determination....it's easy for someone who isn't there to do what you do in these questions and answers but until you are there doing what they do, nobody will respect you for sitting back on your pc criticizing those who protect your freedoms here in America.  You are disgraceful...I don't believe you are a VET, you lack too much respect, and with these comments you make, not only respect  for servicemen now but for all who have fallen over time,and lack of respect for yourself....
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Ah, but Americans do not know when they are the oppressors.  They cannot imagine any country wanting freedom from them.\n\n========= edited after reading all responses -----\n\nDon't say I didn't warn you.  \n\nTo a man each response denied your feelings - arrogance, right?\n\nNo one acknowledged that the Japanese feel oppressed (and resentful) by the American troops in your country.  Instead they rationalize why they are there and how grateful you should be.
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That is SO wonderful.  THANK YOU!  This country needs more people to step up and be proud enough of their country that they are willing to fight for our rights.  That's what this country was made of.  People volunteering to protect and serve.  Thank You, you are doing a huge service to us all!!!