What does it mean to "support the troops"

ajuhdg · #38 05-10-2003, 12:58 PM

I just happened across this thread, and felt the urge to respond to it. I know that it is old, but it struck a chord and needs re-evaluating. Some of you may think that the war is over, but it is far from that. My husband was just deployed last Thursday, the 1st.

I have lived in Germany with my Army husband for the last two years. When talk of war in Iraq began, there was a great backlash against the president and others involved. And, please don't tell me that you don't think that the government had enough information to base their decision on, do you really think that they are going to tell you everything? Do you really WANT them to tell you everything? If you do, then you put people, like my husband in danger.

I am around soldiers daily, and the main concern was the way the people reacted. Do you realize how hypocritical saying, "I don't support Bush, but I support our troops." sounds. You are talking about these men and women's BOSS! The guys in my husband's platoon couldn't even watch the TV with all the celebrities talking $hit! They are supposed to be preparing themselves to defend the rights of these people? (Most of them could care less if they ever see Cheryl Crow or Martin Sheen again) I just don't think that people stop and think about how their actions effect these soldiers. These people CHOSE to join the military, and knew what the job entailed. However, morale is a big part of the battle.

So, I know that this post is rambling all over the place, but this topic hits very close to home. I have posted my feelings on other similar threads in efforts to inform people of how the other half lives. It really makes me sick to my stomach to hear people bash the government and then gush about soldiers. Why protest it? You can't do anything about it now.

For those of you very adamant about your opinion, call Susan Sarandon, she'd probably care more to here from you then a solidier would. But, you are free to have your opinion, my husband is in Iraq right now guaranteeing that.

aj