Thank them

I think a person can be anti-war and still pro-troops. I'm a Marine wife and very proud of my husband and others who are serving in the military. I don't always agree with what is happening with the war and all the decisions that are made but I'm still in support of all the troops and their families. It's hard to explain things sometimes to people who are non-military....like why my husband would choose a profession like that, why he would willingly go to war, etc.

It is not an easy job. You have to have a lot of intergrity and courage to do so. You are right, whatever happened they ought to be given a warm thanks and a lot of respect. They fight for the country. It may seems wrong for other. But they fulfill their duty with great honor and prestige. May God Bless each of them! And Hope someday, no one has to go at war anymore. (^^,)

they should be thanked! they may have freely joined, true. but that also means that they willingly took up the responsibility to help protect the US and its interests (whether we all agree with those "interests" or not) and that means that they are protecting me and my family. my town has a Marine base..and we are very proud of each and every one of them. we definatly should not allow a repeat of the horrible treatment the Viet Nam Vets got!

I am not very familiar with the way of military life. But I certainly have knowledge of what's going on inside their camp, the war they're facing and the constant fear they brought to their families. I don't envy these people but I can bow down to them for the courage and bravery they have. I honestly have to say that I can't blame the soldiers who decided to back down. Fear for their lives and the pressures maybe the reason. But it is unethical for them to do so. Another one of my housewife's opinion, loves.

Well I know that we have different views of the war but there is one thing we agree on. I think that we need to support our troops. I have started to send them cards as my show of support. I need some help with this though and I am going to post a discussion asking for help on it. I would appreciate your help too, I am sure you will have some suggestions for me.

First of all, i thank and appreciate each soldier that fights for his country, and it does not matter if i agree with the situation or not. this man had signed for the army in order to protect his country and it's people. that means you and me. i know that in my country every male that is 18 years of age has to join the army, he is not given any choice, because of the security situation. and he does that every day for three years. and after that he does it at least twice a year for a month or so. and believe me that there are plenty of soldiers here that do not agree with certain decisions that the government makes, and a certain commends. but they are still doing it, and yes they do come back home. crying. and we all are crying when we look at sad situation that we do not want to be in. but there isn't any choice. we know that we protect our country. and each soldier that comes back home, gets a very big hug and support from each and every citizen in this state. and i do think, that this should be the reaction in other countries too. it is not their fault. they are trying to protect their country. a very sad story what went on in Vietnam. and how the soldiers were treated when they got back home.

My ex was a Viet Nam vet (2 tours) and I know what it did to him. He was lucky in that is was not physical but very unlucky with all the mental and emotional scars that caused him pain. So I am in total agreement that no-one should have to face that.

Anyone who volunteers to join the military is a hero, though many go for education or other opportunities, there is always a chance that things will not turn out as planned and they must realize this, and the vast majority of these young men and women are willing to step up to the plate and do what needs to be done. If things don't go there way, there should not be an easy out, you are right, these people realize when they enlisted that their job is to defend our country. I do think that things are getting really rough though---for example, extending the tours to 15 months, it does make it really difficult. And those of us who are not in this situation should really look to what we can do to help out. A few weeks ago, I stumbled on a girl scout troop that was selling cookies to send to the troops. What a great idea. While a box of thin mints may not get someone closer to home, it has to help fill the gap. We should recognize these people as heroes...forget the jocks, they just make way too much money. Our real heroes are making sure we can sleep safely at night!

please understAND THAT BECAUSE WE OPPOSE THIS WAR WE ARE DEFINATLY AGINST OUR VALENT TROOPS FIGHTING IT .THEY ARE OBEYING ORDERS WE OPPOSE THE ONES SENDING THEM NO WAY ARE WE AGAINST THE MEN THEMSELVES !

My heart is very sad when I see our soldiers talked bad about or when they come back to the states get bad mouthed. They should never go through what our troops went through when they came back from Vietnam. It doesn't matter whether you agree with the war or not. These are our men and women coming back here. We should salute them and say to them you are doing a good job. Don't make them hang their head in shame but lift it in pride.

I agree that whether or not there is agreement with the war is irrelevent (sp). The men and women of the military signed up to protect our country. They don't all even agree with the details all of the time but they still do their job for US. My sister was sent to Iraq twice while leaving her toddler daughter with my parents to raise. I personally don't agree with the war but I am very proud of her and all the other soldiers.

I'm not American, but I was in a combat unit in my country's conscript army (all males in my country have to serve). My country has never actually fought a war, but you will still see things you wish to forget, but never will. Soldiers obey orders, thats how armies work. They might have signed up to fight, but they don't get to pick who too fight. When someone comes back from the fields, they carry with them a burden no one else can bear or understand. To cheapen that by insults is to condemn ones own humanity. Greet them the only way they should be, with love, respect and all the signs that everything is over.