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Support for soldiers and war two different things
Daryll Small/ senior, psychology major
Issue date: 8/30/05 Section: Opinions
I must respond to the Aug. 25 Op-Ed piece in The Daily Eastern News asking for a "plea for support" for the soldiers. I absolutely 100 percent support the men and women in the armed forces. They have my prayers along with my utmost respect and gratitude. I have two extremely close friends serving in Iraq who have made sacrifices and had experiences I cannot even imagine.
However, I do not support this war. I feel the difference between not supporting the soldiers and not supporting the war must be pointed out.
I don't believe that stating opposition to government policy is "badmouthing" the troops' cause - it is the right and duty of every American to object when they feel the government is making decisions harmful to this great country.
My objections to this war involves the very decision to go to war, the reckless way policy makers (not troops) carried it out and, most importantly, the sake of our troops and country.
I do not want my peers, friends and family to have to experience the hell of combat if it can be avoided. I don't want to see one more person come home physically and mentally scarred. While, I believe we must finish what we've started, I don't think it should have been started, period.
To all the troops and their families, I thank you for your sacrifice. To the legislators who, through bureaucracy and hypocrisy, started this war, may you never again be so careless with your power. This country and its people are far to precious to be squandered.
However, I do not support this war. I feel the difference between not supporting the soldiers and not supporting the war must be pointed out.
I don't believe that stating opposition to government policy is "badmouthing" the troops' cause - it is the right and duty of every American to object when they feel the government is making decisions harmful to this great country.
My objections to this war involves the very decision to go to war, the reckless way policy makers (not troops) carried it out and, most importantly, the sake of our troops and country.
I do not want my peers, friends and family to have to experience the hell of combat if it can be avoided. I don't want to see one more person come home physically and mentally scarred. While, I believe we must finish what we've started, I don't think it should have been started, period.
To all the troops and their families, I thank you for your sacrifice. To the legislators who, through bureaucracy and hypocrisy, started this war, may you never again be so careless with your power. This country and its people are far to precious to be squandered.
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