Be just and strong

I don't like the fact that we have wonderful, intelligent young men fighting over there in Iraq, more than likely the cream of the crop, I wonder what they are thinking when they are ready to lay down their lives for people they have never known, poor people who have been tortured, starved, and have had no say in their government.
What do these protesters say to them with their signs? We want peace? Why do you think these men are over there, do you think these young men love war? We have four young people who are prisoners, and others who were executed, they gave up their lives to help these people and keep the world free.

Don't you think it is time that we show these young people in uniform that we all want peace, tell them we understand their willingness to fight for what they believe in, that they have the courage of their convictions. That we care what happens to them.

I'm an old woman, not political, not very smart, there are a lot of things that could be better done in this country, but I'll tell you
the men and women over in Iraq whether they be from the good ole USofA or England are the best there is, that's for sure.
Jackie, Perry and Miss Daisy

Hi Jackie,

I support the troops. I know they are out there in the dead heat doing a job that I could not. They are brave, smart, focused, dedicated and loyal. No doubt about it.

My father is a Vietnam vet, my grandfather a Korean vet. I could go on, but a vast majority of my family has been in the service.

I have never claimed that the soldiers are warmongers. My discontent lies with the President and his administration. That is all. I think that the people who continue to go to peace vigils/stand ins are doing so to gather and hope/pray for the best possible outcome.

And Jackie, we all know you're smart.

I too don't like the war, but I like even less is people like Hitler, Saddam has to be stopped be fore he does more killing of his people. I too am very angry at France,and Germany. Do they not remeber how much american blood was shed for them in the past? I had a friend who was telling a group of my business assocites about his trip to Normandy and the memorials there. How could a country so thankful for us be so unhelpful and forget. My opinion cut all the millions we are sending them Now.
I just think of the people that they have already had contact with asking for food and water. The picture they showed on NBC of that 1st village and the man on his knees asking for them just mad me so sad. They are sarving and they leader is building palaces the size of shopping malls. The peace protesters should see that. Even city dwellers in Bagdad are hungry and just barly makiing it. If your not part of the regime you arn't worthy (according to Saddam.)
Ok my 2 cents worth, as I pray for my daughters best freind(neew mommy) and her husband as their ship has been called up (medical) I have no Idea who is going to be caring for the 4 month old baby.

Oh Soledad, I can't be too smart because I like President Bush, lol
Actually I thought he surrounded himself with some pretty smart cookies, men with lots of experience, he seems straight forward, honest, caring and believes in a higher authority then himself.
Just think he picked a woman as his national security advisor can't get any better than that, right? I don't think he is liked by the Hollywood crowd because he doesn't pander to them like the former playboy President that we had, lol.
Anyway thanks for telling me I'm smart, but I could never keep with up with the smart chickees we have on here. lol
Jackie

Chris-that was a good article. thanks for the link

As far as anti-war protests, yes they were upsetting to me. Although, from the majority of people I've spoken with and from what I've seen, anti-war protesters are not against our troops, rather they want to bring them home. That's what I told Joey when I e-mailed him about the protests. I know he and some of our friends from his Marine Corps unit were a tad upset when they heard of all the protests, said it made them question why exactly they're doing what they're doing, made them feel as if what they're doing is all for nothing. Of course, they really don't dwell on that. When I spoke with him last, they were just focused on getting the job done so he could come home.

For those looking to send care packages to troops...yes, one of the main items they need is BABY WIPES...lots and lots of baby wipes. For a list of items to send, check out :

http://www.operationshoebox.com

**Support our Troops**

Chinadoll - Thanks for your input. I will make people aware in the anti-war communities that I am a part of to make more efforts to be aware of military members and their families and to also get together to send packages, letters, etc.

Thanks Soledad...

When I wrote Joey about the protests, I did mention that part of what he is defending is free speech...and as stated in the First Amendment...the right of people to peacably assemble. Although upsetting to me at first when I saw the protests, I really have no problem with people against the war. They have a right to their own opinion. Heck, I even had my own questions with the course of action our government chose to take...but, war has started and right or wrong, oil or no, my only concern is for our troops.

Everyone's support of our troops is greatly appreciated.

Chinadoll -

I hope you pass onto Joey that as one war protester and peace vigil attendee that the vast majority of us have nothing but support for individuals in the armed forces. We have no issue with them whatsoever. We hope the best for them and know the sacrifices they are making. We just want the government to know what we're thinking as many of us are not sure that it will end with Iraq.

Thanks...I'll do that.

i saw a real funny clip on the news this weekend....
a reporter went out to ask protestors some questions about the war and their opinions...

the gal reporter asked some pretty benign questions, why are you against the war? why are you here?

there was one gent who, flummoxed by the reporter's inquiry,
began to toss out some four lettered monologue....
it was funnier than the 'osbourne's'- after a few seconds you could not tell what the guy was saying! it was one BEEPfest.
he wasn't real smart..

it shows what a grasp the A.W.P.'s have of the situation. they
can't figure out the politics or the situation, so they lash out and
start to yell and scream when they cannot answer the question....remember, war is not the answer, lol!

also do not fall for the, "we support the troops, but condemn the
war" line of thought.......well if you support soldiers, you support war.......what are soldiers for????

and why is it that people get all riled up about a war half a world away and do not care about their own back yards? they'll waste a saturday/sunday to take a chance to get thrown in jail, but they refuse to take that saturday/sunday to volunteer in the community?

what a bunch of horse puckey..........there a pet reference!!!:rolleyes:

Excellent post, jackiesdaisy1935. Well thought out and well said.

And Richard, you simply crack me up! :D

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Defence, not attack :)

He he, I'll come and wash your windows for that one!

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Defence, not attack :)

He he, I'll come and wash your windows for that one!

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anything to come to california!
thanks, we are even..

Never turn down someone to do windows you silly man!! lol

   The Whitehouse suggested today that the USA Freedom Corps website is the omnibus place for people looking to support the troops should go to for instructions. The help for troops and families page has information and leads to other websites.

      Paul