I'm in tears right now...

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: UDT89
and ask any native Iraqi about Saddam

and ask them about the relatives that would disappear and never come back.........there was problem, maybe not big, but there was still a problem.

Yeah the Iraqi's just love the Dub.:roll:

"Iraq as a team does not want Mr. Bush to use us for the presidential campaign," Sadir told SI.com through a translator, speaking calmly and directly. "He can find another way to advertise himself."

Ahmed Manajid, who played as a midfielder on Wednesday, had an even stronger response when asked about Bush's TV advertisement. "How will he meet his god having slaughtered so many men and women?" Manajid told me. "He has committed so many crimes."

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: Doboji
I'm so upset and disturbed right now I can barely speak or type.

A few moments ago I passed by several dozen wounded soldiers missing arms, missing legs. These men are recently recovered from Iraq. I am so disturbed and absolutely humbled by the sacrifice these men have made for the good of humanity.

And I am so angry at all of humanity for our absolute selfishness with which we look upon Iraq, and other conflicts throughout the world. So often we hear of Bush this, Haliburton that, cheney this. But why were we so selfish to allow that question to even exist. Why is everyone in the world looking this situation throwing their hands up in the air, and saying "not my problem"... why are we living our cushy little lives, driving our cushy little cars, drinking beer and relaxing while so many of our young men are giving their lives and limbs for the good of humanity. How is it that we allow places like Iraq, and people like Saddam to exist?... Isn't it time for us to stand together, and get this mess cleaned up?... Shouldn't france, and germany, and every other country in the world step up to the plate and say this is a HUMAN problem. Put their fvcking troops on the ground, put their money to work, and clean up our own human mess? If everyone was involved there could be no question of motives... no stealing of oil.... the world has the power to set the goals of the mission and ensure the success. Iraq should be humanities mission, not just the US. But we're all too selfish...

I am ashamed right now, ashamed that I walk on two legs, have the use of both arms, can see with both eyes. Compared to these men I am nothing... all I can do is sit here and cry quietly to myself... In utter awe of these men, I will forever feel indebted to them... I am grateful for my small support position where I can do just a little something to support these larger than life heroes.

-Max

Max, I once felt that way, and often times still do.

The truth is we can all start helping, maybe not in Iraq, nor Afghanistan, nor China, nor Soth Korea. But the absolute best, and often easiest, is to start in your own community.

Yes, there are major problems in the world, but the problems always start at home. Find some charity, or charities, in your town or city and donate your time, or at least money. Cleaning up a mess doesn't always involve using a gun and losing a leg.

 

[Yossarian]

I'm in tears that this thread hasn't died yet.

 

[BatmanNate]

The price of war is indeed horrific, but often times the price for peace is higher. Iraq was not one of those times.

 

[dejacky]

It WASN'T our problem. ALL of our reasons for going to war were FALSE or EXAGGERATED.

amen brother

 

[KerriAnn]

i try to stay as far away as possible from all this stuff... i feel like there are very few people in this country who know enough about what is really going on to be able to form truly unbiased opinions. i am not suggesting that we are all brainwashed or that there is some huge conspiracy with aliens or anything... but just that we only know as much as we are told, and almost none of what we do know is first hand (or second hand for that matter).
i feel like if i was to criticize those "horrible" politicians who are making those decisions for our country, it would be unfair.

 

[rogue1979]

Originally posted by: KerriAnn
i try to stay as far away as possible from all this stuff... i feel like there are very few people in this country who know enough about what is really going on to be able to form truly unbiased opinions. i am not suggesting that we are all brainwashed or that there is some huge conspiracy with aliens or anything... but just that we only know as much as we are told, and almost none of what we do know is first hand (or second hand for that matter).
i feel like if i was to criticize those "horrible" politicians who are making those decisions for our country, it would be unfair.

Good point.

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: rogue1979

Originally posted by: KerriAnn
i try to stay as far away as possible from all this stuff... i feel like there are very few people in this country who know enough about what is really going on to be able to form truly unbiased opinions. i am not suggesting that we are all brainwashed or that there is some huge conspiracy with aliens or anything... but just that we only know as much as we are told, and almost none of what we do know is first hand (or second hand for that matter).
i feel like if i was to criticize those "horrible" politicians who are making those decisions for our country, it would be unfair.

Good point.

Agreed....that is a very good point.