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by Eggman on October 16th, 2008
Yes! we do, whether we approve of the war or not -- we support our troops.
And, if you feel the need to downgrade, please write your reasons in the comments.
by Empress of Everything Ever on June 4th, 2007
I'm not even American and I care about what happens to you...
Thank you
by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on June 4th, 2007
So much that there are no words for it. Thank You seems to fall so far short. I wish you all the best and pray for you all every day. Bless you, your brothers in arms and America.
by Deb on June 3rd, 2007
Yes, we do care. Most American citizens realize that the situation in Iraq is dire. We also know that our soldiers are there to help the Iraqi government get stabilized enough to take over their own defense. Although we are constantly barraged with info on how terrible things are, there are also many improvements. The lights are on, schools and hospitals are being rebuilt; the refineries destroyed by Saddam in'91 are being repaired. I know most critics are going to say we are rebuilding the refineries because we want the oil. That is the short sighted and currently popular view to hold. Like most current views, it is an answer that can be given glibly and with much smugness, but it doesn't really look beyond the moment. The only way the Iraqi nation will be able to function is with a vibrant economy. Since oil is the best resource, without repairing the refineries, the economy doesn't have a chance.
We know you are in a difficult place. It's hot, sandy, dangerous and you just want to come home. Believe me, we want you to come home too. Safe and sound to your family or sweethearts.
Don't be discouraged. There are more people praying for you every day than you can ever realize. Keep your head down, your chin up, and show the world what the American soldier is made of....God bless, and thank you for everything you do!
by Patti jo on April 11th, 2007
Of course we care and I feel so sad for all the soldiers and their families - Bless You All
by Chopsy the Diver on June 4th, 2007
I'm British and i appreciate anyone trying to protect us from terrorism! just look after yourself boys. ;)
by meganbrown on May 30th, 2007
I appreciate it so much and I support the troops with everything.. I think that alot of people dont. but I know that from what i have seen and all the people I know over there I support them and honor what they are doing so to answer your question I care and I appreciate yall
by Sunblynd 5.0 on June 4th, 2007
By all means I am proud of you my brother, you represent the heart of all that is American. Though I have no current respect for our government putting you in harms way, my admiration for our fighting men and women is unfaultering.
Today I and my family, payed our respects to the Vietnam Memorial Replica as two of our loved ones have fallen in that war. A close friend whom we have welcomed into our family, was a chopper gunner during the war as well, and I told him that I loved him, and was greatful, that his name, was not on that wall. My mother lost her brother in Vietnam, and as you would imagine, it was a very emotional day for us all.
We also dedicated a new KIA memorial flag to the memorial on behalf of the VA Post of Marble Falls TX, honoring all those "who gave all".
Yes my brother, I do have and hold a high respect and admiration for you and those who fight along side you. My family has laid a heavy sacrifice upon the alter of freedom, and we sympathize with your loved ones as well, as we understand what they are going through.
We wish you godspeed and a safe passage home.
by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on June 3rd, 2007
Served four years in the 80s. I appreciate what you've been though. I don't know your age, my group dealt with Central America and had to learn that we were politcal puppets (Iran/Contra thing). I cannot speak for anyone else, but I do appreciate and empathize with your situation. Always Forward!! Rock on, come home whole and safe. Brothers in arms!
by Sgt Churba - Rational Response Squad on June 5th, 2007
I appreciate the American troop efforts, and I'm not even an American.
by Penny The Wise on June 4th, 2007
I don't agree with the war, but I have all the respect and adoration for the people who go and get shot at every day. For the people who choose to go fight so we don't have to. For the men and women who help shape our country and give us a place to live for one more day.
I do not support the Prez, but I do support the troops decision to fight for what they believe in, and I respect and thank them.
by haggis on June 4th, 2007
i do wish that the soldiers were in the US helping rebuilding our cities, building schools and housing. we have so many problems within the US border that it is really quite overwhelming. lets start at home before we try an help others.
and what US interests are we protecting in iraq? oil? oh, i almost forgot, we are helping the US government get rich. oil prices are quite high and many of us in the US don't feel safer. money is being poured into this war and schools are being shut down, important programs are getting cut off.
i am sorry to say this but you guys have been tricked into thinking otherwise. in reality you are defending and finishing what george bush (the first) and his cronies never finished they have wanted to get their hands into iraq for some time now. time will tell my friend.
one of my good friends is an ex-marine and he was severely brain-washed and now he can't even believe the things he used to believe. this is why i don't put all the blaim on you soldiers since it is more complicated than that. but it does make me sad that you guys are dying over there and that lots of people keep dying over there... its a shame.
by Scifisuz on June 4th, 2007
Absolutely. As angry as I get regarding the actions of the administration, it never interferes with my feelings of gratitude and admiration for our boys who are put in harm's way.
by BrokeDog on June 4th, 2007
Absolutely, R.R.! I am one of the naive few that still believes that had yall not gone in, more 9-11's would have happened by now. Ever since this war started, we continually hear of these terrorist cells trying to set up more death and destruction on our shores. Should I believe this, or should I believe the government is influencing the media, so that they can still say they have a reason to be there?
I saw what happened on 9-11, so I KNOW it CAN happen again. I choose to believe you guys are fighting for a noble cause. And, no I'm not stupid enough to believe that oil was not at least a small part of this. But, it happened because some idiots killed 3000 INNOCENT Americans and talk every single day about killing more. And, a brutal tyrannt told all terrorists that he would help them in any way he could, to kill more Americans, and kill any friends of America.
I owe you a debt I can never repay, but I will pray and think about you brave young men daily, until yall come home. This is a very controversial war, but I still believe you guys are there for a reason other than oil. I believe you are there showing the world that if you kill our citizens, we will not just roll over and let it happen again.
If you get a chance, R.R., send me a comment to let me know if the Iraqi people who want us there, are scared that they will be killed if America leaves now. That is a fear I have been thinking a lot about lately. I want you guys home, because I do think our point has been made, but if we promised these people we would stay until their government was set up, we should stay and help.
It does seem, tho', that all they want is civil war, where only the strongest will rule.
by Halskiisaklink on April 11th, 2007
I'm a 17 year-old university student in Australia. I think US interests can go to hell. I respect the fact that many of you 'die' to further your government's goal of world domination, but I don't like the fact that you guys more often kill for US interests - I especially don't like the fact that many of you kill innocent people and don't get punished for it. Now, this isn't a 'Fuck you all' type answer, I just think that the situation you're involved in is a little more complicated than how this question would have it.
by jangobean on April 11th, 2007
I don't want to sound like I don't care about people in the forces, but you joined the army voluntarily to be a soldier.
Soldiers go to war. And soldiers unfortunately get killed in wars.
by P. W. Pasobrio loves Marines on July 8th, 2007
You bet we do. And we all thank you with so much gratitude for being willing to protect not only us, but other's who can not protect themselves that words can express it enough. Each and everyone of you have shown great Honour and Courage by willing laying your lives on the line for our freedoms and safty and for that we are bleesed to have Men and Women like you. And we thank you families for the sacrafices that they have to make in order for you to serve us. May you all come home safely to your families.
by Eltinwe has a life Swan - DYOH on June 5th, 2007
Yes, I appreciate that you are shot at and some die to protect us and our freedom. Without people like you and your friends, our lives would be... very different, and not nearly as good. People like you make the world a better place. Thank you.
by FOR3SKIN500 is remembering one more on July 29th, 2007
I'm an ex marine, I did two tours totaling 20 months. after my second deployment i started to question exactly who's interests we were really protecting. I have an uncle who is a Vietnam vet, and I find the support my troops are receiving form our country is hand down better than what thy had in there time. I would like to say thank you to everyone who still stands behind the men and women over there in the middle east, even if the war we are fighting is questionable. thanks again!
by J and B on June 5th, 2007
The overwhelming majority of Americans appreciate what you do more than you will every know. Unfortunatley, while we quietly support you, that's not what makes the news. Even more unfortunatley, it's the Rosie O'Donnells who make the news. Rest assured, soldier, millions and millions of us are behind you 100%. Be safe.
by yoho05 reminds you to DYOH on April 11th, 2007
I thought you were in Iraq to get rid of Saddam Hussein and to liberate the Iraqi people, not to protect US interests. Are they feeding the soldiers a different line than they are feeding us? What US interests were at stake before 2003 in Iraq? And if there were any, were there more at stake in Iraq than in Pakistan or Saudi Arabia? If the USA wanted to liberate people from tyranny, why not go to North Korea or many places in Africa?
I sympathise with your situation, but, like any dangerous occupation, you chose it; whether people appreciate the danger depends on whether they think you ought to be there in the first place.
by temporary name on October 25th, 2008
What US interests do you think you're protecting? When US interests were threatened by Hurricane Katrina were you there protecting the city? When the US financial system was collapsing were you there protecting it? If you're in another sovereign nation, do you think you are protecting US interests or trying to grab at the other sovereign nation's interests?
by Jeff the Go-Go's Fan on January 21st, 2008
I understand that you are shot at every day, and that the lives of you and your friends are in constant jeopardy. When you say that you are protecting America's interests, I have to wonder what that really means. I wish that you didn't have to be there. I DO NOT SUPPORT OUR TROOPS BEING ANYWHERE BUT IN OUR OWN COUNTRY. Our country has been in a state of perpetual war for decades now, and it's time for it to stop. You are being USED, by the politicians, by the corporations, by the special interests. They don't really care if you live or die, they will find someone else to replace you. And that is what is really shameful about our war machine...you are replaceable.
I admire you for volunteering. I suspect your heart is in the right place. This isn't personal. Our country continues to make bad choices militarily, and we need to seriously examine the motives behind the war machine.
by giveiturall on August 7th, 2007
I thank God for you soldiers daily. You are the true hero's!
by I love my baby on July 9th, 2007
More than words can say.
It takes very special people to do this job.
It upsets me every time I hear a soldier die, I think of how special that individual was.
by ericscott on July 8th, 2007
I respect your ability and passion. However, I question the interests of the United States.
by VINTAGE GLAM0UR on July 8th, 2007
I appreciate the sacrafice made by the troops and I think about and pray for them everyday. Im from NYC and my close friend Anthony was killed in Iraq while fighting for our nation. I do believe alot of people dont understand the effect of 9/11 on the people who ARE STILL living with it every day, as well as the war because they are indifferent to it because national pride is fading. I loved Anthony so much and it bothers me when I hear people make negative remarks about our soilders. I know how he felt when he was tired, exausted, fatigued & homesick, but I also knew how strongly he felt about becomming a Marine and fighting for his nation. He knew he was called to something greater. So it outrages me to hear others judge the Troops who are sacrificing all they have for the better good!? As a New Yorker I am proud of my nation and where Im from..Its not about if someone supports Bush or not its about having integrity (in any situation) and supporting the men and women fighting over seas. Im very proud of all the troops and you are making a difference. @}-----
by Oscar Olivo on April 11th, 2007
Your question stirred my emotional depository. Let’s be fair and square, how you would feel if you see Iraqi Troops on Jefferson Ave, hurling and subjecting the US citizens to disgrace and dishonour. If the American cause would have been based on genuine and noble intent, which all the sensible people know now is otherwise, (thinking otherwise would be an insult to any sane person’s intellect), it certainly would have been appreciated and any loss incurred would have been depressing. As American government is blindly engaged in securing their interests, most people living in even the allied countries actually find utmost relief hearing after US incurs any type of loss. We fail to think beyond the venom that US policies have generated by their imperialistic policies. I would definitely like to ask this question, before you are a soldier, you are a human being, don’t you see any wrong in US policies or are you not programmed to think or question yourself like that. If I had a son or any relative or friend in the same circumstances as yourself, I probably would not be able to breathe comfortably and would always pray that he or she comes back safely. Just to answer your question.
by jae3214 on April 11th, 2007
I care... I'm just really tired of hearing about Iraq.
by trampp on September 21st, 2008
we think you are true patriots and heroes
by SalientAlien on May 22nd, 2008
I do, and let me go further by stating my understanding of the war: the war is necessary in order to stabilize the middle east and negate the opportunity of radical Islam to establish a large power base capable of causing real damage to western civilization. Without your sacrifices, millions of others will be placed in peril. Islamic leaders have stated their intent to destroy the US and replace it with an Islamic theocracy. Violence, unfortunately, can only be met with violence. Your mission is absolutely necessary. And I know there are many that agree with me. God bless you, your mission, and the USA.
by soldierswife on October 29th, 2007
YES!!!
I am an Air Force veteran, and my husband is in the Army. He has been in 18 years, and currently on his 2nd deployment in the last 3 years. We have a 4 year old son and 8 month old daughter. He has missed 1/2 of our son's life, and only saw our daughter her first 2 weeks of life. She will be 11 months old when he returns.
And after all that, I'm SOOOOO proud of my husband, you, and every other military member, not only over there in Iraq and Afghanistan, but everyone else who supports them from afar.
Thank you!!!! :)
Be proud!!!
by mark on August 19th, 2007
Not only do I appreciae you, I also give you my greatest respect and gratitude for your sacrifice. I retired after 24 1/2 years and a tour in Grenada and Iraq, I know what your facing and can only say that those you are now serving with will be closer to you than your brothers and sisters. Thanks you again.
by Shopping Sheryl - home from the hospital on August 19th, 2007
We support you, appreciate you, and continually pray for you. Thank you for your service.
by Yeahwell... on August 9th, 2007
We support and appreciate everything you're doing. Thank you!!
by fishinfool on August 7th, 2007
my hats off to all you men and women who are serving... Amen and Amen.
by Roger Kovaciny on August 7th, 2007
We appreciate so much what you are doing that when my son-in-law leaves for Iraq next month, my wife is going to move in with my daughter to help her take care of their child. One worry he won't have while he's fighting overseas is how his wife and child are doing. And I'd encourage everyone else reading this: If YOU know someone serving in the military, think of something you can do for the family!
One thing we can all do is log on to opgratitude.com and send a Care package. Many of the troops have said that the package & letter they get has been the only piece of mail they've received their entire year!
by BenThere HR on August 7th, 2007
I very much appreciate what you are doing.
by Bear on July 28th, 2007
I know that most of America are proud of you guys over there and are doing a great job. God bless you all
by BBWCHATT on July 28th, 2007
I certainly appreciate our military personnel and their families who support them in their efforts. They make it possible for an old lady to live in the safety of the USA as I do.
BBWCHATT
The old lady in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
by slothmister on June 4th, 2007
I am an english man.
Now, having said that, I will make my comment.
I do apreciate the soldiers of an army of any country where those people do protect there own people. However, there is no way at all that anyone within the American millitary is protecting US interests other than the selfish issue of oil supplies.
I do not insult any soldier and in fact I respect all of the great people that where any sort of offical uniform, it does not matter if that uniform is an army one, a police one or whatever. I do not respect the decision making people at the highest level (ie the people who decided to go to war in the first place) they are liers! If they were honest about there intentions then maybe they would have more respect.
To you, continue to follow your orders (you cant really do much else!) and good luck, to the high command, realise this war is going the same way as the Korean and Vietnamese wars went! Pull your boys out before it is too late!
Good day to you
by abby has super sneaky ninja skilz on December 27th, 2008
i appreciate any man or woman who fights to protect my freedoms.....that allows me to voice my opinions on sites such as this....and yes, even for those who speak out against you~they have that freedom because people like you take up arms to fight for it
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i say thank you and i appreciate you very much :)
by Cranberry_Cutie on December 3rd, 2008
My son spent a year in Iraq fighting in the war ... I very much appreciate each and every soldier who is risking their life every day for our protection and freedom! Saying, "thank you" is not enough, but it is all we have. I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers every day.
by Baccduckus is a Carbonproduct on November 8th, 2008
I'm not going to read 155 answers, but I'll put money on almost, if not, every answer here being in support of your effort. Support the war or not, we love our troops.
Thank you.
(not a country guy, but she is hot)
by DiSTurBiA on October 16th, 2008
I do everyday, but I dont appreciate the real reasons you guys are over there.........but that's politics for ya. Im against the war, and the government that put ya over there, not u guys ;)
by advracer on October 8th, 2008
SOLDIERS ROCK!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOU DO!!
by LarryH54 on October 8th, 2008
Yes, we do very much appreciate your efforts and your sacrifice. Your dedication, your self sacrifice, and your love of country are a daily inspiration to us all. Or at least it should be. Anyone who tells you otherwise is not only less than American, in my opinion, they are less than human.
by jenna_buwi on October 7th, 2008
I think those men and women deserve our respect!
Think about it. would you do what they do?
by JoeBobDirt on September 21st, 2008
I am so appreciative of the men serving to protect the freedom of my country.
by Ms.A on January 21st, 2008
YES!!!THANK_YOU!!!!
Who do you know that is in the military and what relation are they to you?
by Dimstar on September 2nd, 2010
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DEPLOYMENT: my husband, an MP, is convinced they wont deploy him again with just 2 years of his term left. i disagree...its the army. read..
by MrsRivera:) on September 27th, 2010
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What can I do to raise my morale? Im deployed,and have realized I hate being in the military any more,and want nothing but to be my family.
by LennyandJoRae on December 19th, 2010
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What would you get someone for Christmas that's deployed?
by Dark Passenger on November 15th, 2010
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Are there any military personal or families of military personal on here who are spending thier first Christmas away from home or apart.
by claw on December 21st, 2010
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You're reading I am a soldier in the US Army. My friends and I wonder if the people appreciate the fact that we are shot at everyday and in some cases die to protect U.S. intrests?
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Comments
Would the coward who downgraded my answer kindly explain his position?
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Downgrading is fine, but not without explanations. Otherwise, it's just plain, ordinary cowardliness.
by Eggman on October 18th, 2008
Here's a few points to make up for the jerk.
by BrendaStronghart on October 18th, 2008
God bless them. Read your Bible!
by Sally-The Redhead on October 18th, 2008
What does the bible have to do with anything?!?
by parleamonculmateteestmalade on October 22nd, 2008
The Bible has everything to do with everything!
by Karen J on November 6th, 2008
So do my hairy balls.
by parleamonculmateteestmalade on November 6th, 2008
This is the first war in US history where the General Public hasn't had to make any sacrifice to the war effort. No GI Bill, no war bonds, no draft.
by Doubly Ugly on December 21st, 2008
i totally agree, you guys are heroess;] very much appreciated;] l
by Anonymous on December 27th, 2008
I don't agree with the war BUT I SUPPORT EVERY TROOPER FULLY AND 100%.
by Eggman on January 10th, 2009
"my hairy balls" ha ha ha owned the guy
by JC85cap on January 10th, 2009
I agree, you are my heroes :).
by Girl4Nowhere on September 14th, 2009
I've been thinking a lot lately about the philosophy of "Whether you support the war or not, you should support the troops." I certainly understand that it is an extraordinarily difficult job and that you are facing constant danger. However, I cannot agree with this philosophy.
Think about it: can you imagine if someone said, "No matter how you feel about Hitler, those Nazis fought hard for their country!" That would be ridiculous. The fact is that this philosophy essentially allows soldiers to feel that they have little or no personal responsibility for their actions, which is a recipe for disaster.
I understand that soldiers go through types of suffering that I can't even fully comprehend and I feel bad about that, but nonetheless, I believe that individuals always have personal responsibility for their actions, and there isn't a draft currently so the argument that soldiers just "don't have a choice" is almost impossible to believe.
by Gliderman Chased Away By Moron2Be on November 19th, 2009