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Originally posted by lernmore
Why is it that, right around Veteran's Day, some insensitive OP decides to post a "Don't support the Troops" thread?
Originally posted by MarineSniper12Kills
reply to post by ldyserenity
Iraq is our life...I would love to go back on a 3rd tour over seas. You come home after having to fire at someone, after having to watch your buddy go down, and what do you get? Hippies who work at mcdonalds crucifying us for what we do. If we ever have a war on our homeland at least we know these are the sad ones who will be running to canada than debating on ats.
Originally posted by Stewie
reply to post by Fox Molder
I know all of the cliches. "If you don't stand behind them, feel free to stand in front of them."
Can you say "brainwashed"?
I have been around since Truman, my man. I have retired and ex Marine Sgts. Air Force Master Sgts., and Air Force Colonels as close friends of mine. They are DISGUSTED.
Frankly, they/we are a bit frightened as well. Not because of your "toughness", but because you have no clue what you are fighting for. When I say YOU, I mean all of you that believe this is all some sort of game. When you point your rifle at protesters here at home, all hope is lost.
You are not the first to make the mistake, but you may be young enough to salvage your life.
I hope you do.
No Marine Sgt. is an Ex Marine, they are former Marines and deserve such respect as we are still brothers and always will be, SEMPER FI
The “60 Minutes” piece on Sunday about the Veterans Village of San Diego’s annual Stand Down event for homeless veterans reported that the number of homeless young veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is already 9,000. It’s a staggering number and one that unfortunately is likely to grow substantially as more of our troops come home physically and emotionally damaged and ill-equipped to deal with a well-meaning but still woefully bureaucratic Veterans Administration that is already overwhelmed and backlogged with claims.
We are propping up a government largely comprised of warlords and war criminals. This government is hated by the people as much as the former Taliban. Human Rights Watch reports that the plight of women may be actually worse under the new government than under the Taliban.
The current debacle in the U.S. over the treatment of injured soldiers upon returning home makes one weep. It is now clear to all, that the U.S. sent troops into battle ill-equipped and under-manned, and has failed those maimed, both physically and emotionally, upon their return home!
Upon hearing this, my thoughts naturally turn to our troops in Afghanistan. An ill-defined mission, ill-equipped troops, uneven support from the international community – that, we know. My question is this: Is our government, on our behalf, doing everything possible to provide to the women and men who have served this government, the support they need upon their return from duty?
I’m frustrated when I talk to some people who are keen to send our troops to war, yet refuse to bother about those soldiers and their families who have served and may require a lifetime of support. Photos on the front pages of our newspapers of our brave women and men in battle do not convey the misery and suffering that exist long after the last shot has been fired.
Yes, there has been a flurry of spending on military hardware – to a total of almost $17 billion. Most of it is the really expensive stuff built by companies that Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor formerly lobbied for.
But when it comes to real attention to the quality of life of our soldiers, very little has changed
How can you be anti war but still support the troops?
Originally posted by Stewie
reply to post by Fox Molder
My theory? What theory? That you are fighting for corporations? That should be evident by now, but I will hold out hope that someday you will figure it out.
How is the whole "nation building" working out over there? I really don't think bombs and bullets build nations, and I have not seen anything yet to change my mind in that regard.
As for me, I am not going anywhere I don't want to go. My friends and I watch each others back too, and we KNOW what we are fighting for. Someday, you will join us.