I don't agree with any wars going on anywhere.

I think it is just hogwash to send troops there. Too many soldiers are dying and families of those are not going to be happy. All respect to them. I see no affect of them being there right now. Bush should just bring them back.

Well I think clearly it was a mistake to go in there like we did. I've held that viewpoint since before the war started. However, now that we've made the mistake and produced this terrible mess, it's important to recognize that the question has now changed: it's no longer "should we invade Iraq", it's now "how can we clean up the mess, or should we even try?". As a Buddhist and pacifist, I'm naturally disinclined toward military solutions -- but even this isn't an absolutely rigid position. For example, I think the world community probably should intervene with a military presence in Darfur, as chaotic as that is likely to become. But now that Iraq is such a mess, it's very difficult to know the correct next step -- will there be more suffering if we just pull out than if we gradually reduce? I don't think anybody actually knows. Of course, this is the price we have to pay for the poor judgment of the original mistake -- now we don't have any good moves left. One thing that I find personally true, and I think also applies to our country as a whole, is that until you've acknowledged your mistake, it's very difficult to see clearly what should be done. Since we haven't yet acknowledged that we made a mistake, much of our attention is still focussed on "smokescreening" our culpability in the matter -- that effort distorts attempts to find a good next move. In other words, you really need to admit that you spilled the milk before you can be effective cleaning it up.

I believe we should not pull out quickly, but I do think we should bring our troops home little by little. War is horrible!!

*sigh* Half of America agrees the war is nessasary the other half dosn't. But the American government thinks the war should go on because iraq poses a threat to its civilians and all surroundsing countries. I don't know. Its a yes and no for me. and these idiot trolls think they're so powerful by rating answers unhelpful and not show themselves. hey look at me im a troll and i annoy people by clicking a mouse.

We should have gone in, gone out... but now we have made the mistake of staying we need to stay until we create stability. We need to finish the job. If we leave now, Iraq will simply become an extension of Iran and Syria. (Not good!)

I do not like war or that our men and women are over there fighting but I support our troops no matter what. If I had a son or daughter over there, I would be terrified for them of course, but I would be so proud of them. No one likes war. I agree that something needs to be done, if that means war, then so be it. But we do need to bring our troops home as soon as safely possible.

I don't agree with all of the reasons for going in and I don't agree with all of the reasons for staying, BUT: We are fighting radical Islam terrorists in our position in Iraq. If this wasn't true we would have had no fight after Saddam's regime collapsed. In my opinion the initial invasion was aimed directly at the regime and was not aimed at offending Islamic sensibilities. Therefore attacks made on coalition soldiers after the fall of the regime were motivated by radical Islam contempt and hatred of western civilization, democracy, and all that we stand for. That in my mind is a declaration of war and we have every right to win this fight by whatever means necessary. Now, you may not agree with the assumptions I began with, that doesn't concern me. But what should concern YOU is what happens if we leave now. The way I see it, radical Islam seeks to destroy westerners wherever it can. What the occupation of Iraq does strategically is force them to fight on our terms. There they fight trained men with weapons and armor. If they leave, the fight moves to the civilian arena, which means dirty bombs in subways, car bombs in busy city streets, bombs in churches and schools and government buildings, and no real way to end it until radical Islam has us all cowering in fear. The main question now is whether the fight is winnable. Granted there will always be instability in the region. But I think the age-old tribal warfare is very different in nature from the recent radical Islam movement that has built up over the last twenty or so years. If this movement loses the will to fight - and it will if it realizes it can't win - then we can leave. Only if we show solidarity will this movement end. If all we do is bicker amongst ourselves then this war will drag on much longer because they will see they can divide us. I realize we are just another warring faction and that war is stupid, but if it can be over faster by hitting them where it hurts, then that's the decision we have to make. PLEASE don't comment me on how awful my ideology is or "how can you say that"s or "don't you know this is all for oil or Israel or money or Bush or conspiracy" I've heard it all before and I will not respond here.

I don't agree with how our government took care of the situation. But I also don't have much faith in our government to make a correct decision. I love Americans and I'll support our troops until the day I die, but the people in charge don't seem too brilliant at times. We should keep our noses out of everybody else's business, but somehow we appointed ourselves as the "big brother" country. Our troops are doing a fantastic job, being its what their told

Because they are fighting an ideology, not an army! Bush's promise of victory is as ridiculous as his "War on terror!" He makes stupid blanket statements about good guys and bad guys for all the dummies who can't get see the big picture. What's next, "The war on hate?", or "The war on anger"? Bush wanted to be a war president, and in the absence of a conventional military conflict, he decided to manufacture one. (It's not the first time it's been done) Now he has to justify dragging the country into a no win situation, by repeating the same tired phrases about achieving "victory" over and over again. Like many leaders, for him to admit to being wrong, is an absolute last resort, and he's prepared to let a lot of people die while he figures out how to come out of this looking good. They had no plan for this type of quagmire, because they believed it would be a swift, heroic victory and that the Iraqis would run into the streets throwing flowers, like the French did in WW2. Well, they did initially, but then those flowers started to turn into grenades. The economics of this conflict alone, are staggering. The U.S is starting to smart at the cost of being the worlds self appointed sheriff. "Bad guys" everywhere are watching with keen interest as Bush tries desperately to put out this smoldering fire, but like it was with the reactor fire at Chernobyl, conventional fire fighting doesn't seem to do anything but make it burn ever more fiercely. There are other serious problems developing in the world, but after this mess in Iraq, I wonder who will step up to deal with them. How much moral crusading can the American tax payers support? The longer this conflict drags on, the less enthusiastic an American government (let alone its people) will be, to get militarily involved.

The way you have worded this question is very poor. I am not "for" any war, nor do I know anyone who is. War is always the last option... sometimes you reach that last option. I do not thin[k] the US should withdraw from Iraq yet, however I believe they will

Few people in the Western democracies will still publicly defend it. On the other hand, I imagine it is still very popular among Iranians as it gives their country the chance to humiliate America at little risk to themselves.

No one I think is "for the war". The question is should the US forces withdraw sooner rather then latter, and what are the pros and cons of doing that? (Since we have so much invested already) IMHO, because the country is now in a civil war as even some Republicans will attest to, it is time to withdraw.

For sure ... the idea of killing thousands of innocent people for all the wrong reasons is a great idea ... cause more problems and destruction than they have ever known before and then leave ... Everyone should have to go through the atrocities of war ... i'm sure it's beautiful ... ? I am ashamed for some humans ...

Not me. I am not for any war.

Sorry...I worded the question poorly. In asking that question I am not saying I agree with the war. I am kind of like Miss America, where I want peace in this world, but I know that won't ever happen. It is sad, but I can't do anything about it. I more meant to say, Who agrees with the war in Iraq? Considering a lot of people in Iraq and around Iraq are thanking the Americans for saving their lives.

It is an illegal, immoral war that has killed tens of thousands of innocent Iraqis. I cannot think of a single legitimate reason for going in and destroying the country - it did not have WMD's nor did it have anything at all to do with 9/11. As for our 'Coalition of the Willing' troops going in to liberate the people to give them a better life .... our deadly weapons have left them with a toxic dust that will give them illness, cancer and birth defects for generations to come. http://www.aztlan.net/du_deformed_iraqi_babies.htm

Well, im not for it and i'm definitly not against it. I dont think we should of ever "started" the war. But now once we're there i dont think we should just walk out and not finish it. Once u start something i dont think u should quit. So Once we win the war, i dont think we should get back in another one.

war must be the last option, I believe we have reached the last option. I believe in conjuction with battle we should eduacate and reward and support innocent muslims. Train americans in the ways of islam, the language and imbed them in the middle east. These people can be useful in fighting the war so less people die.

Is there a war in Iraq? I though a war was when two powers came to heads and could only resolve it through war tactics. What I see over there is that a country was going along minding its own business (a violent dictator-ridden business, to be sure) and we got mad at another country and so went after the most convenient similar country we could find, which was Iraq. They, while being embroiled in their own civil unrest, are fighting back to oust the invading powers from their homeland. Not so much a war as picking a fight, really. But that's just one opinion.

ummm Halliburton?

as a very, very last resort. i don't like the war in iraq, but i will support the canadian troops that have gone there. i pray for them to return safely. *war should always be the very,very last resort to any conflict. diplomacy must be attempted.*

It's a toughie. I see a country being ruled by a cruel, murderous tyrant like Saddam certainly was and I want to say "go in a remove the bugger" - but the entire mess that Iraq has become seems to be the absolute, tragic and perfect example of how NOT to do it. I'd say no, I'm not for the war in Iraq. I'm sure the stated aims of the war could have been achieved in a totally different way.

While I agree with most of you that no one wants a war it is sometimes the only option. I don't think in this case we should have entered into it but, that is hind-sight. I do not think that pulling out now is right either. If we pull out now everything we were trying to help them do will go for naught. There has to be a solution but, I don't know what it is. I do believe that the Iraqi people will be better off in the long run.

I was never for invading Iraq. I went to two protests against it. But did America listen to me . . . Hell no. But now I don't want to run off and leave Iraq because I'm not willing to subject millions of innocent Iraqi Men, Women, and children to the ethnic cleansing thats soon to follow. But will America listen to me on that? No . . .

I'm for it but before I say more let me point out I'm in no way racist or biased against any ethnic group or religion. Personally, I think we should wipe all middle eastern countries off the map...those that continuously contribute to unrest in the global political climate through violence, nuclear proliferation and tunnel visioned propoganda and rhetoric. I realize that we have no moral or political grounds to do this but just think how peaceful the world would be without hundreds of thousands of muslim extremist willing to die blindly just so they can take as many "infidels" down as possible. Historically, Islam has been the bloodiest religion in history even when compared to the crusades. Don't take my word for it...Look it up! Again, I'm not against Islam but you have to break a few eggs to make an omelet. But then again, I'm sure if we did that we would piss off a myriad of other countries so I guess we have to scratch the "nuke em" idea. Ha ha!

No, but I do support our troops.

Nope, and only a few troops I support. Those troops who believe in the war are just as bad as the one who is commanding the war.

Yes I do.

People dying for what they believe in is to be respected, and the troops and their families have my respect and support. ( But was this not an invasion as opposed to a war)?

I don't support any war ...

okay bitch time again. i dont like war but i have lived by the saying "if you want peace then you must prepar for war." for so long that in a way i do agree with the war. but i dissagree with haow it is being done. we need to pull out the press and give our soilders all the guns amunition and equipment taht they need to sweep through iraq and wipe them out completely. im not anti iraqi i just think that if you want to start shit with the US then we might as well give them the shit they asked for.

the purpose of the "war" is to remove all the insurgents and let the iraqis have peace and fix the curropoted government. how would u like if the talban and alqauda controlled our life in america wouldnt you want a bigger nation to help you

No. i do not support unneeded war. What did Iraq do to deserve a war in the first place? Shouldn't war be something of the past? I mean, in this modern day life shouldn't we think and act as how civilized we currently are? Haven't we learned ANYTHING from the suffering and lost the people before us went through? (e.g., when they fought for their nation's independence)

I support the people that are fighting in it. However I don not support the ass that put them there, nor do I support his reasoning.

Hell no. It might have been necessary at the beginning now its just so America can take control of Iraq. And im also against because the amount of money they spent on the Iraq war would have cured poverty

this is gonna sound cold, and it is cold. im all for population control. people are messed up. we're the only species that kills one another like we do.

Whenever the Iraq war debate comes up people tend to go up in arms and shout "illegal war" and protest about how wrong it was, knowing very little. The truth is the Iraq war was welcomed by the people, they rejoiced at the removal of Saddam. The war was NOT the problem, the post-war plan (or lack of) was, that ripped open the tensions between the Shiite and Sunni populations. Anybody who opposes the war on the view that it is an illegal war or morally questionable is essentially undermining liberal democracy and all of it's values and inadvertantly showing support for totalitarianism. This will sound weird and quite lunatic but let me explain, it will make perfect, logical, sense. First of all, the concept behind not going to war in order to not kill people in order to allow a leader who kills people and attempts genocide is flawed. Saddam wanted death to the Kurds and British and American planes had to maintain no flight zones post the 1st gulf war in order to stop Saddam gassing the Kurds. To say the Iraq war is illegal on the grounds that invading another sovereign nation with no motivation other than regime change is illegal according to the international law, is ill-founded. What you are essentially doing here is saying that a dictatorship is a legitimate means of Government, by establishing it as a sovereign nation. It is pretty well accepted that a totalitarian government is the most effective at implementation (Machiavelli) but we are democratic because we value the legitimacy of Government, in essence, a government is not sovereign until it's legitimate (Rousseau). You see, so by claiming Iraq is a sovereign nation and is protected by liberal democratic international law you are giving it legitimacy which undermines liberal democracy, as you are essentially giving value to the idea that not only is democracy less effective, but also not the only legitimate means of government. Since democracy has been undermined then the concept of Rule of Law (a liberal democratic value) has also been undermined, thus, invalidating the international law - following your own principle. You see, so all i've done is taken Person X's belief against the Iraq war and shown its implications. The only true reason against the Iraq war is that it is A) Not our place and B) Less effective than allowing democracy to naturally develop through means of revolution or political evolution. These are the views I subscribe to. So, to answer your question simply - No I don't agree with the Iraq war but my disagreement is not on moral or legal grounds.

Im not, its a horrible loss, and for nothing

How on earth could anyone agree on the thousands of people being killed and all of the structural damage? That's disgusting.

How can I possibly agree with billions of dollars being spent on this war daily when the U.S. is already in debt? I'd have to be an idiot to think that's going to somehow benefit America.

People aren't supposed to agree with any war, so I don't.

It is very hard to ship over 300,000 Big Macs o.k. plus the fries would get cold...

Some people seem to think that a war is like a water faucet and,if the troops leave the fighting will stop. That didn't happen in Vietnam after the troops left (and that's in the history books here--I live in Saigon). I think it's a bad choice of words to say the war should go on. But I do believe our troops should stay there until they are needed no more.

nope despise it, and dubya admin

The War in Iraq was and remains wrong -- The US is fighting the wrong war in the wrong place -- I don't support it.

Yes. I don't agree with why we went in, but now that we're there, we have no choice but to stay, despite what anyone says.

No I don't support the Iraq war. War of any kind is a total waste of money and lives. As a Canadian, I don't agree with our troops going to Afganistan either.

Yes, though I admit we went in for the wrong reason. Now that we're there, we have a commitment to fulfill, and the troops MUST stay until they do.

I support the American soldiers over there, and anyone helping them, they arent fighting for politics, just their lives...

I am for the war. I believe that we should leave when the job is done. I also agree with starting the war. What I do not agree with is how we entered it. We should have went in there with a much bigger force and taken it to the terrorists from the begining. The surge should have happened at the beggining of the war not 5 years later. If we would have entered right then we could have been out of their by now. But now we have to pay for our mistakes and fix the problem. Pulling out now will not fix the problem it will only make it worse. So as for me we should be out of thier soon with a mission accomplished.

Not me. The war based on fantasies and greed. I cannot support that. My 2 cents.

I'm kinda iffy right now. After listening to about 90% of the Loose Change video, I think that it was like the Pearl Harbor bombings, Gulf of Tonkin incident, and many other instances in American history where we kinda forced American endorsement. Basically, Saddam had WMD around and was using them on his people (Chemical weapons to be exact). That is reason to go. Also, he did end up having WMD as was discovered very recently. About 140 bombs worth of uraniam. So he DID have WMD and I believe that the President realized that this couldn't be allowed. So what he did was 9/11 was staged and it gave American endorsement to go into Iraq and clean it out basically. That's my conspiracy theory at least :D

I am defanely NOT. I believe Bush planted the war from the twin towers and made iraq up to get his oil. actually there is prof a bit on utube. of bush and the NY government its a long story if you want to look it up you can find some information that leads bush. OH and get this bush's brother last day working in twin towers was the day before it happend. and the owner of twin towers got a tone of money for a terriorist attact on the towers