Iraq and Afghanistan Strategy Debates Need to Remember the Troops

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pseupierb of AL 6:10PM November 20, 2009

You have got to be the biggest Sh!!head I have ever read a comment from. As a Navy man I do not hate you, I acctually feel sorry for you..... You have no idea at the things we can get used to over there.... It all has to do with how much you can take and where you have been..... I find it hard to sleep at night sometimes... But I love this job
May God have mercy on you,
If it is right that he should do so.
Lt. J. Giles
United States Navy
SWCC
SBT-22

Always thinking of TX 10:24AM November 04, 2009

Thank you Peter Roff, for shedding some light into this issue, not many people are aware of what our troops are going through. A number in a news report can never be the same as seeing the men and women in person. It is critical that we contribute as much as we can to help those who risk their lives for us. Especially in today’s age, we must not forget, although that is sometimes difficult since the media doesn’t reserve much time for the conflict, a news report here, and a new one there. Not enough. That perhaps contributes to us forgetting, for how can we remember if we are reminded rarely?
Another problem I feel is that we are not united, we are one nation yes, but we are divided based on our opinions, I couldn’t help but notice how divided we are when I read the first comment in this column:
“It's really hard to have respect to those who choose to partake in an illegal, immoral, pre-emtive war”.
Perhaps this war is wrong, but perhaps it is right, perhaps this war is necessary, perhaps it is not. All that does not matter. I have to disagree with the above person, whether this war is wrong or right doesn’t change the fact that we should give all our support as a nation, the fact that some doubt the reasons for why we are at war doesn’t change anything,lives are still being lost. Our troops need to know we have their back. Imagine how you would feel if you came home, the place you protected, to find that people find you unworthy of respect.
I fear that we as a nation choose to not be attentive enough, that we as a nation choose the easier road and dwell in other life problems, that we as a nation choose to divide into different opinions about the war, that we as a nation choose to forget.

A random guy of GA 11:17AM November 03, 2009

It's really hard to have respect to those who choose to partake in an illegal, immoral, pre-emtive war. Whatever they're doing in Afghanistan and Iraq, they are most certainly NOT serving their country. They're hurting their country and themselves. They are unworthy of respect.

Alex of KS 3:29AM October 29, 2009

One thing that people often forget is the importance of giving our troops what they need to be effective. Often, they're survival and success requires them to gain respect and understanding of those caught in areas of conflict.
I like to support the group Spirit of America because it helps fill these needs. I especially like the project they are supporting to provide solar powered radios to the people of Afghanistan so they can find out what is really happening in their country and don't have to rely on the false rumors spread by the Taliban.

john Stettler of TX 11:51AM October 27, 2009

I truly thank you for your support. Whereever we are, may it be stateside, or beyond, remind us what we are fighting for. I have been deployed all over the world, and I have seen beautiful places, but I miss Texas, country music, and I miss beer. There is so much I miss, but this is a lifestyle and this is what I do, thank you and God bless.
Lt. John Giles
United States Navy
SWCC
SBT 22

Always thinking of TX 10:40AM October 27, 2009

We should do everything in our power to support these men and women wherever they are stationed or deployed-especially at home when their mission is complete.The serviceman or woman has to know that we have their back in time of conflict or peace-no that has seen the face of war ever forgets it.The continuation of GI Bill ,college loans,home loans & medical -including referral to specialists is nothing if not fair.To all members of the U.S Armed Forces ,in any theater ,we your Countrymen, thank & salute you.

William L. of TX 9:30AM October 27, 2009

and now he started to turn around to his secondary objective the war on the terrorist yet he doesn't put comitment to it just like the first one, so look like it a losing battle on both economy and military the man fail badly on both attemp doesn't live up his promised to his nation fellow country men, i feel sad that america have a supreme leader that doesn't his nation and his people, yet he spend so much of the people of our nation budget on the bail out, the war on the terrorist, the welfare stuff and yet he accomplished nothing his project going no where as time pass, and our nation budget is deeply effected by the man bad decision that fail to satisfield the people of our nation. Sometimes i wish we could have do away with 2 main parties build the government back from the starts like George Washington kick those 2 parties back to England or where they belong, since those corrupted politican work for the big coporate, and industry factory not the people anymore for their main soure of money income mostly from those evil company people. The people behind the 2 parties sometimes they are just one people who control pupet leaders of America they run people life behind the show without show their face, maybe because they run out of lousy people to pick for the job so they pick Obama to run America, which is also more bad president compare to the 3 pass president i think Obama is no where near the level where he could make the people in America happy as the other did to their people

Obama help America on the way to no recovery of CA 4:04AM October 27, 2009

What Americans have to remember is that we all have the right to be a part of the debate regarding when and how many troops are needed in different areas of the world, however, we must always remember that there are many honorable, courageous people serving in the armed forces that are putting their lives in harms way because they believe in the ideals of freedom and democracy! They are worthy of our respect and encouragement for the sacrifices that they and their family members are making! I was glad to see that they were recently given a pay raise so that they and their families can also make ends meet. As the debate continues regarding this issue I once again salute the courageous people that are wearing a uniform and courageously serving in the armed forces!

Deborah Solomon of MO 8:38PM October 26, 2009