I believe no one really cares about soldiers being killed in Iraq. Am I correct about this?
546320
I am a military wife and proud of my soldier.  He is deployed now.  Yeah we have lost people but those soldiers we have families who wish they were still with us.   you may not care about those who have fallen but i sure as hell do.  you need to remember what country you are in  before you go bashing those who is fighting for your freedom.
378843
It never was a war, it is an invasion and an occupation. Like so many other places that have been marched into and the people's lives destroyed. Does no one care? Thinking of the ordinary people, adults and children. The old, the sick, like you and I makes me either want to weep or cry out in rage! Please, oh please never again.
975400
Oh God!!!  You people make me freakin' sick!!!\n\nOk...Iraq in on the verge of imploding as we speak.  Do you not realize the impact the US Forces are having right now?  If we pulled out this very second a whole lot more "innocent" people would be blown to bits by their country men.  We're traning Iraqi Police and Iraqi National Guard so that maybe they will become strong enough to protect their own country.  We're rebuilding schools and providing medical aide to the sick and wounded.  Just because you watch the news does not mean that you are in any way, shape or form "enlightened" to what's really going on.  Have you ever heard the phrase, "News is only good when it's bad"?  No?  Well pay attention, because the only time Iraq is in the news is when someone dies or someone f*cks up.\n\nAs for the US soldiers who have died- They Enlisted!!  We have an all volunteer army folks.  No one forced us to join!  No one was holding a gun to my mothers head when I signed that dotted line.  We all know the risks of joining the military and if some one tells you different they're a God D@mn liar!  Don't cry for us.  We don't want your scorn or pity.  Just say "thank you" and be on your way.\n\nOh you support the troops you say?  You don't want any more of us to die you say?  News flash!  If we pulled out now it would be a slap in the face to those of us who have ALREADY made the ultimate sacrifice.  It would be like telling those who were killed or mutilated that it was all for nothing!!!  They laid down their lives for nothing!!! \n\nScrew you people and your yellow bellied, liberal, bull$hit.
955984
Well, at the time I was deployed I didn't now anything about it. Moreover, I didn't care. I was a fresh private, and I was hungry for blood- any blood. Having been there, and seen what I have seen, I am certain that we have only two choices. Wait to be destroyed, or destroy them in their own countries. I speak, of course, of Islam. If you study, you'll see that this is simply the latest skirmish in war that is over 500 years old.
410809
Maybe it's because they murder anyone who tries to help them.  I don't know what Bush was thinking when he sent our people over there to liberate that bunch of bloodthirsty ingrates, but I do know that whatever the reason was, it wasn't worth the life of one American soldier much less the nearly 3,000 who have died so far.  We should have left the Iraqis to Saddam.  They deserve him.
632943
No, we are not just like those who behead civilians. No one in the U.S. is calling for the extinction of Arabs and no one here claims all people who don't share their religious views should be killed. We ar not arming suicide bombers or paying their families for their sacrifice. Saddam did those things. War is not a joke and there is such a thing as collateral damage. The people in Europe laid low and let the allies and axis powers fight it out in the streets. They suffered civilian casualties, but they did not aggravate then death toll by sparking an insurgency or demonstrating and subjecting their own to the war.
835217
Bush and Blair are not directly responsible for all the people dead in Iraq. Yes they did order the troops in but because thousands of people are shooting and trying to kill our soldiers all we can do is fight back.
441153
Firstly the writer "space_tnt" hasn't a clue about the military, current affairs, or past history. You should ignore his comments which are NOT true.\n\nThe vast majority of military personnel do not complain about casualties.  They understand their occupation and its hazards. \n\nMost complaints come from anti-war activists, or individuals who do not support the war. Their comments and complaints are produced with an eye on political gain, not concern for soldiers.\n\nI hope Americans have not lost sight of a vision encompassing freedom and democracy for all.  \n\nKeep in mind that Operation Overlord, D-Day and our landing in Normandy during World War 2 (June through August)caused:\n   53,700 dead,\n   18,000 missing,\n   155,000 wounded.\n\nWill we ever be prepared to make such a sacrifice again?\n\nBe PROUD and supportive of our efforts.\n\nPS:  I retired from the US Army after twenty years of active service.
835300
Yes. Octobers U.S. death toll was the highest yet. Our troops continue to die in a battle that can't be won. When all the Iraq people are dead, maybe then our troops can come home.
456289
Now what is the point of anyone who disagrees with you answering this question?  You're making more of a political statement, seems to me, and you don't really care to know the truth.  First of all, President Bush does not make all the decisions.  If you're still in school, I recommend you take civics and stop listening to everyone else.  In civics you learn about this groovy thing called DEMOCRACY, which our country still is a democratic nation.  You also learn that there are THREE branches to the government, not just the President and Vice President.\nI'm sorry if I sound condescending, but...I guess I'm annoyed and I'm taking it out on you.  Why am I annoyed?  Because the people who disagree with me for stupid reasons try to call me narrow-minded.  And when I say stupid reasons, I mean reasons I can disprove completely.  \nAlso because people who have no idea what's really going on in Iraq protest the war.  But they don't know what they're protesting.  Yeah, let's just pull out, let the insurgency win, let them take out the Iraqi government (which has been built back up from scratch in the last three years!), and put a new dictator in charge!  Hey, maybe the next one won't be as nice as Hussein (who, um, wasn't nice at all), but that's okay, because too many soldiers have died (1.5 a day on average according to my calculations using exact numbers of how many soldiers have been in combat over the last three years.  It took a few minutes, but I figured it out!), never mind the fact that if we pull out, all of those deaths will mean NOTHING.  That means that in a few years, we get to do away with another dictator...maybe after they kill a few hundred thousand.  But hey, that's okay, that would still mean that we'd be out of Iraq, and that's all that matters, right?\nI hate to break it to you, but the government is not all powerful.  Not only that, but no, they really DON'T care about you, as an individual.  They care about the different groups, and try to represent each as well as they can.  They're only human.  Imagine for a moment with me:  Our federal government has, what, 300?  Maybe 400?  Those select few have to make decisions for ALL Americans.  How many is that?  About 100-200 million?\nYou're not seeing the whole picture.  How is Bush supposed to stop the war?  Go over to the insurgents with some flowers and a white flag?  Within seconds of him doing that, Cheney would have to be sworn in.  \nI hope that whoever we elect in 2008 has the guts to resolve the issue in the Middle East, despite all the protesters.  I hope they listen to the soldiers on the ground, instead of everyone else.
630265
I don't support the war and don't see how  that is relevant to them being brave or not. They're putting their lives on the line and that is a definite act of courage. Same with the civilian support that is also down there as they face many dangers as well. \n\nDo I know who are killed by them? I suppose Iraq's and I would hope that it would only be those who actually attack the American cames soldiers or those who prey on the weak. I would imagine some civilians do get killed or harmed and it is truly tragic and horrible but that is sometimes the price of war as unfortunate as it is.
531294
they wont be i'm sure.  if thats the case lets punish those who killed the 38059 other civilians lost.  its ridiculous because its just part of war.  people need to get a grip its not new news its been happening since 2003, and accidents and cofusion happens.  heard of ptsd????
1114432
You do hear about it.  The reported death tolls are almost always higher for Iraqis than for U.S. or coalition personnel.  (But it's not "their own roadside bombs."  The people who set the bombs are not usually killed by them.  It's Iraqi civilians or police who are usually killed.)
964439
i feel as you do.it makes me sick to see these soldiers and innocent  civilians dying every day for George Bush's personal war.lets see now Saddam is out of power.there were no weapons.the police and army of Iraq that we are training are selling weapons to the people we are fighting and helping with kidnappings.it doesn't take a rocket scientist on this one.GET OUR SOLDIERS OUT OF HARMS WAY AND BRING THEM HOME.
1182212
Noone understands war, it is a necessity however. I don't think people care. I think people like to have something to complain about and something to protest just to prove how enlightened they are and repeat a thousand times what they heard in the break room about some conspiracy theory to show you just how smart they are and have no intention of letting the man keep them down. They have no intention of EVER leaving the country no matter what happens, because life is just better both here and in UK, than most places, that is why people are allowed to complain about this and that. I would like to see what would happen if they were in power. The problem is that on a global scale you can't just take a blow to the head and turn the other cheek. People initially wanted to go get em, but now, that is just boring and they need something else to whine about, so now they want to stop fighting. and its all someone else's fault that nothing in their lives is very exciting.\nI do not wish for mandatory service, but I think it is mandatory everyone talk to a soldier and make an informed decision about what is going on. most soldiers believe they are making a difference. The people who are still fighting us aren't even Iraqis they are insurgents who are trying to get some American blood. Think we should pull out and allow these people to continue going for American blood? no thanks. I prefer to be safe, let the soldiers, kill them all and allow me to sit here on my computer without the fear of someone blowing me to smitherenes. \nPeople argue that nothing is changing, but it is, just slowly like in every other war.
1153154
yes I think so he does not care about the WORLD PEACE  and after attacking Iraq he has already lost some of his brave soldiers and their families must be definitely against him
913169
Hell No !!  I am not satisfied with the number of deaths since the war began. I think of them as people with loved ones, and lives cut off fighting over GOP greed, and need for power. It is a tragedy. Our country has not done justice for it's Veteran's, or their families. This is a senseless war. Every life counts. Bush should sober us his daughters and send them, and Cheney's daughter should strap on an m-16.  If people really support this obscene war...they should send their kids.