Military and Veterens only

I've seen plenty of churches and religious groups actually go and ruin funerals of soldiers that died in Iraq.

I support the soldiers because in my maintenance shop, 6 of my co-workers are over there right now maintaining the C-130's.

Can't tell you if I support the war or not.

Where are they at?  I will be in Balad in about 2 weeks.

I joined the Navy in 1990 and served during the 1st Gulf War, back then it was "convenient" for people to support the troops...we won a historic victory while suffering almost no casualties on the battlefield.

not so anymore; people think they are being patriotic if they say "we support the troops" regardless of whether or not they understand what it means to serve.

I have more respect for those I see in uniform today than I did when I was on active duty. Especially those of lower enlisted ranks who obviously enlisted after 2003; whenever I am at a restaurant and see a service-member in uniform I always offer to buy them a drink or pay for their meal, although I think it embarrasses some of them...it is just my way of showing respect for the individual choice he or she made to serve our country.

I have never met a "liberal" who understood the self-sacrifice required to serve the counrty...they all thought soldiers were "stupid" and joined the Army or Marines because they were unable to get better jobs...they had no concept of Honor or Duty.

Being a former Sailor, I often make jokes at the expense of the other Armed Forces; but I do take offense when anyone who never served does the same...I guess it is a "I can make fun of my brother but if you do it I will kick your ass" mentality...

I'm a veteran.  I was drafted very much against my will in the closing days of the Viet Nam war.   I spent twelve months of my life stationed in South Korea.  I served when I was called on to serve, and I was honorably discharged.  I consider myself as patriotic an American as anyone...and I have paid my dues.   

I was adamantly opposed to our involvement in Viet Nam, as I have been opposed from the very beginnning to our involvement in Iraq.  But, I believe we OWE our military personnel our support, even if our personal beliefs don't mesh with how we view the policies of our government.  Yes, you can support our troops and be opposed to the war.  Those of you who don't understand that don't understand some of the basic fundamentals that this country was built on.