Thursday, October 11, 2007
The War
Sometimes the war does not seem real to me. I was speaking with the counselors at school not too long ago about this very thing. We came to the conclusion that since we, as civilians, have not had to personally sacrifice anything, it is easy for the war not to be part of our daily lives (my mother, who was a young lady during WWII, spoke of the rationing of certain groceries and items during that time period. Sugar, chocolate, coffee, and nylon is what I remember her mentioning. I even have some grocery ration coupons from the war that belonged to my grandparents). However, I do read in the newspaper the casualties and ask myself how much longer will this continue. It seems like this fighting has been going on so long it is difficult for me to remember when it even started. As far as if this is just war, I admit I waffle back and forth. Part of me feels we need to help our neighbor, even if it is on the other side of the world. The other part of me feels that we have no business being over there. Questions I ask are,"How do I support the GI's but not the war? Is this conflict really about oil? Why does it seem our government is not being truthful?" This situation is so much more complex than what I can articulate. What I do feel I can say with confidence is that I look forward to the day when our service men and women come home.
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Hi Debbie, The issue of the war in Iraq is very confusing. Why are we really there? what are we trying to accomplish? Are we doing what is right for Iraq? Too many people are dying that is for sure. I support our military personnel but not our leaders and policy makers. We are too lucky to not feel any effect of the war here unless you know someone in the military. The rationing during ww2 affected everyone in the US at that time. I found my brother's ration card from then, he was just a baby but had his own card. Maybe if everyone was personally affected we would demand a pull out.
Debbie it is a confusing situation, but one that I believe should be guided by our conscience. If I am able to help others without that help doing harm to my family I believe I should help. It is important for me to prioritize the things in my life so if a situation arises then I am prepared to respond accordingly. Sometimes friends have become used to receiving help from me and get upset when I will not continue to be there for them. It is hard for them to understand they are not my priority at that time. When I am able I will Help. This is how I would like our foreign policy to work. The biggest problem is not having politicians that prioritize the same way I would. Or they are to worried about the party or elections or many other things other than what is right. Our country is great, we should help others and we should take care of our citizens. This comment has gone on longer than my original post. I will finish by saying that we are the greatest civilization ever to live on this planet, better even then Rome, but we will fall like Rome with much infighting and the struggle for power will destroy us.
Debbie,
When there are so many questions about the war, it makes me wonder what it is really all about. In the beginning it seemed like we were coming to the aid of the little kid being picked on by the bully. The war doesn't seem to have that feeling any more.At times it feels like the little kid doesn't want our help any more. At other times it feels like we are fighting against the little kid. And still other times it feels like we are staying so long that we are being portrayed as the bully. I just don't feel that all the losses the soldiers families are suffering are for a tangible cause.
I understand your confusion on this matter and feel frustrated as I consider the sacrifices that are being made each day by my fellow Americans. The war does seem like it has gone on for such a long time and so many people have sacrificed more than we could ever imagine. It will be a very happy day when our troops are sent home and are reunited with their families.
Well said Brian.
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