comparison of this with Viet Nam.
When respected and patriotic military is led by corrupt leaders, the result is
not just lowered morale, but demoralization. As a proud veteran (from Korea)
we, in the military were bound to do our duty and follow the orders of the
commander-in-chief however we were also sensitive to the public's perception of
us.
As for me, I have posted strong opinions regarding the reasons the Bush
administration delivered to the public and to the congress to justify the
invasion. What I have not done is to post an opinion as to doing the job now
that we are there. Even the Democratic Platform contains provisions to
completing the job that has been started. I am not taking part in any protest
movements as regards the troops and the doing of their jobs.
I think it is somewhat underhanded by anyone, especially the current
administration to try to connect patriotism and respect for the military with
their own corruption, misinformation and outright lying to the public. I only
hope that others can see the difference.
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That is interesting way to look at it, however I feel that protesting the
merits of war makes it very difficult to support the troops.
Think of it this way, how is it on Morale if you protest the war by saying
we shouldn't be there, how does that affect the minds of the troops who are
there when you say they shouldn't be there, that what they are doing is
wrong.
You may support them mentally, and hope they do their job well and make it
back safe and all that, but if you don't think they should be there, and
that what they are fighting for is wrong, then you aren't really supporting
the troops, you are telling them what they are doing is wrong, and that hits
the morale.
Just my opinion, I don't know how others see this.
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