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Originally Posted by Elphaba
Raises hand.
My support comes from an historical perspective which is based on how dreadfully many of our returning Viet Nam vets were treated, including my first husband. I did not participate in the demeaning of our troups, nor did I have strong beliefs regarding the war in those early years ('68-'69). I did believe it outrageous that we could vilify a soldier for serving in the war.
I have constantly held very strong beliefs against the war in Iraq, but our soldiers did not start this war. I respect the young men and women who are members of our military and to that extent, I am in "support" of them. I don't see a contradiction in being against the war itself and the respect I have for our soldiers, where ever they may be serving.
Someone commented on the notion of "collective guilt" which may very well be in play for a good many people. I'm not one of them.
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I guess it's all just a question of semantics. I think that what you describe here is similar to the statments that I listed as things that I wouldn't consider 'support'. But it doesn't matter greatly, it's pretty much a minor thing. No need to quibble over a word.
(For what it's worth; not American, but believe the war in Iraq was wrong, but don't blame it on American soldiers and don't harbour any ill will against them - but even so, don't consider myself a supporter of them or their actions)