The War in Iraq: By Brandon Carroll January 10, 2007

What do we have to say about the war in Iraq? Well, many Democrats say that, “the war in Iraq was started on false pretenses, conducted terribly. , and distracted us from the real war on terror.” They also say, “The war in Iraq was a complete distraction from our main objective of crippling Al – Qaeda and finding Osama Bin Laden.” Which democrats say to be Bush’s number one priority. While colleges Republicans say that, “President Bush will not tolerate rogue states that threaten, whether implicitly or explicitly, the national security of the United States. Saddam Hussein’s Iraq posed a serious threat to the united states, its global interests and our allies.” So why is that while our men and women are fighting for our freedom we make a game out of it and criticize what they are doing for us? We’re already there we’ve made the invasion already, so why not support our troops in Iraq, rather than downgrading there willingness to die for our freedom? Considering there are only two people that would ever die for you Jesus Christ, for our sins, and the American GI, for our freedom. There is a man that has strongly expressed why we should support our troops in Iraq through his article; “Support Soldiers Deserve” this man is Norman Schwarzkopf, a Commander for U.S. troops in the invasion at Grenada, in Desert Storm. He has stated that, “The fighting in Iraq has been underway since March of 2003, making it such a constant part of our daily lives that it easy to go about our business without ever thinking about the incredible sacrifices being made each and every day by the men and women in uniform.” He also expresses the hardest thing a member of the military will ever have to do. This is “To leave his or her family, because there is never a guarantee that he or she will return to them. Often young, and the parent of very small children, the service member knows the risks in leaving are very real, but he is honor – bound to serve his country.” An American soldier has posted a blog on the internet stating his opinion on the war. He says, “Your decision’s in war is yours alone. The hardest part is being able to except them in the end.” He was responsible while on his watch of patrolling his sector, and then things went really wrong really fast leading to an Iraqi Marines death. That the soldier now holds to his fault. While the public who have read this story say, “Sounds to me like you did a damn fine job for what you had to work with. Just know that you’re the soldier, that any other would want to watch his six. A lot of men would probably buckle under that kind of pressure.” Although this supportive citizen has expressed his gratitude for this soldier there are several others that would criticize this man and use it as an example of why we need to pull out of Iraq. Students from Berkeley college have expressed there support for our troops through some on campus interviews. One of the students says, “It’s a big deal. It involves every one. I’ve been deeply affected by knowing our troops are over there in danger, and that innocent people are dying. But I think what were doing is the right thing – we need to go in there and get rid of Suddam Hussein. In the end, even though were worried about friend and family, this is something we need to do.” There are also students there that have expressed that all the war is, is another mercenary to obtain oil. Which I believe to be far from the reasons were over there. I have a cousin that just got back for Felujah, Iraq last April and have seen how the war has affected him, but still support the troops fighting for our freedom. I also have a family friend that is just being deployed to Iraq to base security. We are terrified for him, but still back him 100% for what he is doing for all of us.
Please go on the website www.blogsofwar.com to read the stories of our fellow American soldiers that have so willingly put there lives on the line for us, to hear there story, an maybe it will change your mind about the war.