Soliders currently in Iraq or soliders that were in Vietnam are NOTHING like the soldiers who actually fought an enemy that was a threat to the world/USA and are considered heroes by many during an important conflict such as WWII.
Vietnam was a pretty pointless war that didn't result in a single thing except unnecessary casualties because the USA couldn't swallow its pride.
The soliders in Iraq aren't fighting for anyone's freedom except that of the Iraqi people. No one attacked us, and no one invaded us, so the whole "they fight for you while you sit and bitch" doesn't really hold any water. What they do there has no effect on us here. Of course, that's open to debate since Saddam was a tyrant and COULD HAVE done something in the future.
People act like we're on the verge of being conquered by another country and are about to lose our freedom. Sorry, but it's not gonna be another country that takes our freedom away, it's gonna be our own.
Sure, the soldiers volunteered to be in the military, but I highly doubt they want to be in Iraq right now. Most are probably there so they can get the fuck outta dodge and do something with their life, not die for something that has little to no impact on their life.
The whole "respect our troops" thing is a bit cliche. If there was an actual war going on that had us on the verge of living/dying, then I'd feel differently, but currently, I just feel sorry for 'em.
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Let's ditch all the goons who wanna give up basic rights for a false sense of security (most of the general population) as well as the corresponding laws (Patriot Act) and maybe I'd have a bit more respect for this country, but till then, the whole sense of pride, patriotism, and utmost resepct for those who serve in the military is non-existent.
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Last edited by Stompy; 07-20-2004 at 11:11 AM..
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