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I din't read everyone's responses, but dissent is important. Especially in a time of war when we have to look at our actions so closely. Moral justification is not decided by a majority.
In a way, I feel that those that oppose war "support the troops" more than those people who support it. How much more support can you give than, "your life and the lives of your friends in the military are more important than invading this country"? I know if it were my Dad, brother, or sister (a girl from my chapter is in the Navy) over there I would be pissed as hell if I didn't think EVERY diplomatic way had been tried such that no unecessary lives were lost. Shouldn't we be mad and voice our opinions if we think this is the case????
Btw, I think we have a decent reason to go in and take out those weapons, but I don't think we have a good way to stop this war from happening again in another 10 years. I don't think we should act unless we have a plan to repair our relations with the countries and people in teh Middle East. I think that because in the end, more violence will beget violent reactions, and that is against any goal we have. The only way to stop terrorism or countries from breaking UN laws is to think long term.
-M
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