what your opinion about iraq war?
449571
It was dumb to start with, and it is even dumber now. Why not just get out of there and let them have their civil war, best man wins and they go on with their life. So do we. It is a money pit with no practical end.
706633
I think that a bout of quickie wars led bush to believe that the war in Iraq would also be very swift. i think he would probably take a longer time before declaring war, which he has come to realize is a very long, heartbreaking thing, with no real winners.
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.
713965
As a disabled veterans who has been in the gulf, my feeling is we already lost the war. I am angry because we should have never been there in the first place. Now my fellow soldiers are caught in a civil war that puts them in the middle of their fighting.\n\nTheir were no terrorists in Iraq until we invaded. This invasion created a base of extremists that joined the Al Qaida group to fight our soldiers.  \n\nThis war is not winable! It's a guerrilla war, something our soldiers are not trained to fight!
1004292
i do not support this war....has this war acheived something...im sure many will counter by argument by saying that USA has toppled down a dictatorship and restore democracy,find out weapons of mass destruction....but where is the democracy...and see people dying every day in Iraq...As i always said USA masqueraded their other aims(for eg----for money,oil----influence...and a way to demonstrate his force) the opinions towards US is divided...some are afraid of US...bcuz of it being a superpower...while others prefer to back US still because it being a super power....see Japan,Mongolia,Australia and many European countries sending troops in Iraq  i dont like the either u are with us or against us policy....war in Iraq can never be justified...and also UN has not approved the invasion so US has no right to invade....UN security council is a toothless dog...i does nothing to preserve peace...\nbut this does not mean i support Sadaam's regime(discriminating Shites and killing Kurds, invasions...link with terrorist orgs..etc)...
1025560
I think there are good points and bad ones. First it was Not a lie that got us into Iraq. It was however misinformation. WM-D's have been found in Iraq. In ammunition shells. The media has gotten allot of misinformation out there. I have talked to several soldiers that have been to Iraq and they all say the same thing.\n1. The people are friendly.\n2. They are scared of the terrorists not the troops.\n3. There are allot more freedoms there now and the people know it.\n4. The violence that is always talked about is rare as a whole considering the size of country and number of people.\n5. There is so much progress with schools and shops opening now than during Saddam.\n\nI say we stay for now. If we leave it would give Iran an excuse to try to finish Iraq like it tried during the Iran Iraq war. Which would be a catastrophe. The Iraqi people should be trained and able to take over the security of their people. Then we should start pulling troops out a little at a time to ensure the stability of the country.\n\nAs for North Korea. The missile situation is just another example of a puny little man trying to wave a big stick. The international community (esp. china, japan, south Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, etc.) will not allow the north Korean government to harm another nation. If it does rattle its saber it would see an undeniable massive response from the world.\n\nAlso for your information. Although we have lost over 2500 people during the war in Iraq. It is still under the death rate in the U.S. In 1996 the death rate was 872.5 deaths per 100,000 people. Since we have been in iraq for over 4 years the death toll would equate to 3,490. Per the source below.
1070647
do not over generalize....many "Americans" do not want this war. It is Bush and his minions that are doing this. Take a look at his approval ratings. I am American...I hate my government. I hate that we are in Iraq. I do feel like Bush made a huge mistake.
732821
I so agree with you bro, I went to Iraq in 2004 and I was in Baghdad for a year. I'm currently in college and I love my country and I love the army, but Iraq was a huge mistake It's a fucking mess over there. I hope american leaders will wake up and realize the sooner we leave the better, because its only gonna get worse over there. I prey that no more of our countrys children will have to endure anymore torture over there because this war doesn't benefit anyone. BRING THE TROOPS HOME, and OBAMA FOR 2008.
949551
Before I answer this question, I'd like to bring up something that really bothers me deeply concerning Iraq, would we be so regretful if we had successfully converted Iraq to a democracy with complete peace? \n\nThe question I have been screaming BEFORE the war started has been, "Does the means justfiy the end?" What if this end had been a success? Would most be sitting around feeling good about America?... feeling good about themselves? ... even though current civilian Iraqi body count is over 600k?... even though we never had a valid nor justiable reason to occupy Iraq?...\n\nOf course you know my feelings on this... immoral means never justfiy an end even if that end is successful. What about all those ppl that have died? What about the loyal, committed soldiers that followed their country's orders... not just American soldiers btw. \n\nSo once again, we should not take any pride in any way, shape or manner for our leader's invasion of Iraq. \n\nIs there ever a time to take pride in participating in a war? I think so. I did an Army tour in the mid-80s then when Saddam invaded Kuwait, one of our allies, I volunteered to come out of inactive status to participate. Why? Because I truly thought we, as a WORLD, had progressed past the days of barbaric occupations of invading just because you are stronger than the other guy. I took pride in that war because I compared it to a bully beating up a little child... that we were fighting the bully. Now, we are the bully.\n\nI can't begin to describe in words the disappointment I have in my country due to our actions. And what gets me now is the length of time it took ppl to come to this realization. I was a voice from the beginning saying it was wrong... most of these ppl against it were the ones in 2003 with those ribbons on the back of their mini-vans, American flags outside their homes... telling me I was anti-American or unpatriotic for not supporting my president. \n\nI'm serious. How many of you out there reading this either didn't have an opinion or was pro-Iraqi war because you thought it was going to be a cake walk? You were so sure we would just walk over the Iraqis and be the WINNERS. You never stopped to ask about our reasons... were they justified. America is going to war and we are going to kick some *** then come home like nothing winning.. showing the world 'who we are'.\n\nFor example, that Cindy Shehan (spelling) that camped outside of Bush's home in Texas in protest of the war AFTER her son died in Iraq. Where was her protest before her son died? I'd be willing to bet that up to that point, she was one of those ppl driving those mini-vans proudly with the ribbons on the back before that. \n\nSome ppl compare Iraq to Vietnam. While I see some comparisons, believe it or not, Vietnam at least had a reason. Vietnam was about containment. Containment is a word used to describe the stopping of the spreading of communism of that era. While I never saw how the spread of communism threatens us, at least they gave us a real,honest reason. \n\nNow to get the core of your question... what should we do now, knowing what we know now about the lies?\n\nUp to a week ago, I was on the fence about this. I literally could not decide. On one hand, I don'f feel good about making a mess of their country, the 100,000s that have died then leaving them to somehow find a way. On the other hand, I was thinking we couldn't win... win in terms of ever helping those ppl to 'get along' in a civil manner.\n\nI have since, just in the past few days, come to a realization... we need to get out. Why and what caused my choice, decision? \n\nIt all came together for me a few days ago when I read about some Shiites that had kidnapped 25 sunnis, took them into the streets and then burned them alive. Not only did they do this, Iraqi troops stood by and watched and an American helicopter patrolling took no action.\n\nThis action was not the r
1150501
I don't like the idea of war but who are we to say anything about it.\n\n The brave men and women who are there or who was there are the only ones who should have a voice in it.  And sir my son was one of them Marines over there and he was hurt But he wants to go back cause he says the people over there needs them so I stand behind our military not our government or any bleeding heart person who wasn't there!!!!
1161663
Hi Again Reuben,\n\nFirst let me just say it's great that you are helping to keep important issues in public view. I happen to be very liberal and believe that the war in the Middle East is wrong, but I also SUPPORT the "War in Iraq." \n\nLet me tell you why.... War, despite the fact that people die and suffer from it, is good for us as Americans. Especially a war in Iraq. Spending billions fighting an unjustified war in Iraq is like giving our economy a major dose of steroids. Military spending supports key industrial sectors of our economy which happens to be struggling since 2001. \n\nFor every bomb we make a steel company profits. For every aircraft we build an American aircraft company gets a subsidy in the form of a production contract. For ever Iraqi we kill we are one step closer to ensuring that Iraqi oil will reach American shores. \n\nI for one am happy living a very affluent life in Los Angeles. The way I see it, welfare is abused. I've met neighbors in my neighborhood who live in million dollar homes abuse the welfare system. Why should my tax dollars go to a cause that is just but corrupt? Why not just support a war that will boost our economy? Why not send someone else's kids to die so I can save some money on gasoline?\n\nI am a business owner and I can say that my shipping firm has benefited from the war. Hell, I've even been awarded military contracts to the Mid East. With the satire aside, I do honestly believe the war is wrong. But I am only one person and my vote didn't make a difference in 2000 or 2004, so I guess I might as well profit from whatever Bush dishes out.
1081217
i strongly disagree with the war. We went there in search of "weapons of mass destruction". We found none. We toppled the government and killed many of there so called insurgence and terrorists. They are not terrorists. In actuality, if a country invaded the U.S. for no reason, beat our military and toppled our government, many of us would take the the streets with our weapons to form and insurgency. I would be the first to get out my guns and fight against the invading country. Would you join me in the fight? Well those people over there in Iraq are doing what we would do. And our soldiers are just taking orders from a corrupt Bush administration. \nI could go on for days and enlighten you all, but many want to remain either ignorant or in denial.
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.
352264
I personally think the war in Iraq will in time be worth it.Things take time....My husband is currently in Iraq on his 2nd tour.I stand behind him and all the troops over there..needless to say lives will be lost but never forgotten.I worry about my husband everyday..We've lost 10 in our unit since Sept.2005 I also think if we was to pull out now,the country would be doomed..and all the lives of the troops,innocent civilans,contractors,media,and many others would be basically lost for nothing it's pointless\nto say "OK we give up!"No we're not gonna give up,we're gonna finish what we started.The Iraqi people deserve a fresh start and that's what their gonna get.My husband is prepared and is honored to serve many more deployments in Iraq because he knows, he's making a difference,but we as Americans know we have our right to opinions and there is always gonna be people who disagree,with whatever the subject is like I said it's our right and it's my right to have the opinion of saying I dont like our troop being there but they have a job to do and I support them 110%....even though you dont agree with whats goin on in Iraq please keep the troops close to your hearts..Pray for them and their families.For those who are in the military or ex military I personally want to Thank You from the bottom of my heart,I know there is noway to ever repay you for your services.\n\n\n                                  101ST Airborne Division\n                                    Fort Campbell,KY\n                                      "RAKKASANS"
111236
Yes, I support the war.  I am no longer being raped and my children are free from prison.  It's too bad Saddam killed my husband though.\n\nSigned-Any iraqi woman/mother
66960
Things that make you think a little about Iraq.\n> There were 39 combat related killings in January 2005. In the fair city of Detroit there were 35 murders in the month of January 2005. That's just one American city, about as deadly as the entire war-torn country of Iraq.. \n> When some one says that President Bush shouldn't have started this war, state the following: \n a. FDR led us into World War II. \n b. Germany never attacked us; Japan did. From \n 1941-1945, 450,000 lives were lost ..an average of  112,500 per year. \n c. Truman finished that war and started one in Korea. North Korea never attacked us. From 1950-1953, 55,000 lives were lost ..an \naverage of 18,334 per year. \n d. John F. Kennedy started the Vietnam conflict in 1962. Vietnam never attacked us. \n e. Johnson turned Vietnam into a quagmire. From \n1965-1975, 58,000 lives were lost an average of 5,800 per year. \n f. Clinton went to war in Bosnia without UN or French consent. Bosnia never attacked us. He was offered Osama bin Laden's head on a  platter three times by Sudan and did nothing. Osama has attacked us on multiple occasions.  \n g. In the years since terrorists attacked us, President Bush has liberated two countries, crushed the Taliban, crippled; al-Qaida, put nuclear inspectors in Libya, Iran, and, North Korea without firing a shot, and captured a terrorist who slaughtered 300,000 of his own people. \n> \nThe Democrats are complaining about how long the war is taking. But It took less time to take Iraq than it took Janet Reno to take the Branch Davidian compound. That was a 51-day operation. \n We've been looking for evidence for chemical weapons in Iraq for less time than it took Hillary Clinton to find the Rose Law Firm billing records. \nIt took less time for the 3rd Infantry Division and the Marines to destroy the Medina Republican Guard than it took Ted Kennedy to call the police after his Oldsmobile sank at Chappaquiddick. \n It took less time to take Iraq than it took to ount the votes in Florida!!!! \n> If you can read this, thank a teacher. \n> If you are reading it in English thank a Veteran.
885411
People should know at least as much about who runs our country as they do about the contestants in Dancing with the Stars, the plotlines of their favorite soap operas, or the current college football rankings.\n\nThey don't.\n\nIt's disgusting.\n\nPeople have opinions on Iraq, but many couldn't even find it on a map.\n\nGod help us.