Pretty sad.

[theonedru]

Unfortunately, the way the world is today people voicing their opinions will not keep us out of other countries, so in the end voicing opinions like this only hurts the families of the men and women dying for our country.

They are not dying for America.. In any way shape or form. And who stays quite when an injustice like this happens.

[steelers#1fan]

We can agree to disagree then.

They are not dying for America.. In any way shape or form. And who stays quite when an injustice like this happens.

[shrewsbury]

they are american soldiers on active duty, no matter where they die, they are serving our country. they are soldiers following orders, whether they want to be there or not, and are much braver, been through more, and have sacrificed more than any of us posting.

[BGT Masters]

they are american soldiers on active duty, no matter where they die, they are serving our country. they are soldiers following orders, whether they want to be there or not, and are much braver, been through more, and have sacrificed more than any of us posting.

I get tired of hearing stuff like this myself. Because I'd rather not serve in the military and be put in a situation where I'd have to take the life of someone that makes me less of a person? Boy those police officers and fire fighters at ground zero 9-11 I guess weren't very brave or courageous. I guess normal citizens in the USA have never had to make sacrifices, have never been through hard times, and aren't very brave. Give me a break. I've met soldiers who are amazing people, but guess what, they were amazing people before they were soldiers. You don't have to wield a fire arm and be over seas fighting to be brave, to know what it is to sacrifice, or to have to over come adversity.

[boba]

I get tired of hearing stuff like this myself. Because I'd rather not serve in the military and be put in a situation where I'd have to take the life of someone that makes me less of a person? Boy those police officers and fire fighters at ground zero 9-11 I guess weren't very brave or courageous. I guess normal citizens in the USA have never had to make sacrifices, have never been through hard times, and aren't very brave. Give me a break. I've met soldiers who are amazing people, but guess what, they were amazing people before they were soldiers. You don't have to wield a fire arm and be over seas fighting to be brave, to know what it is to sacrifice, or to have to over come adversity.

I have no clue were you get the bolded point. Those men are also heros.
Did anyone ever say citizens don't make sacrifices? Your arguing with yourself.

No one ever said your not brave because your not in the military haha, no has ever said that. Do you not respect people who have their life on the line so you have your right to have an opinion?

[shrewsbury]

are much braver, been through more, and have sacrificed more than any of us posting

if anyone posting here has sacrificed their life i stand corrected, but wait you couldn't be posting if you did.

and if it were not for these people, you would have no rights as an american, we would be brits or owned by hitler or worse.

glad you were not around for the revolutionary war.

[andrewhoya]

I have no clue were you get the bolded point. Those men are also heros.
Did anyone ever say citizens don't make sacrifices? Your arguing with yourself.

No one ever said your not brave because your not in the military haha, no has ever said that. Do you not respect people who have their life on the line so you have your right to have an opinion?

Your turn to explain. How are they fighting for our rights and freedoms?

[andrewhoya]

if anyone posting here has sacrificed their life i stand corrected, but wait you couldn't be posting if you did.

and if it were not for these people, you would have no rights as an american, we would be brits or owned by hitler or worse.

glad you were not around for the revolutionary war.

Some history points for ya.

1. The French were the main factors in defeating the British.
2. Hitler had no intentions of conquering or even attacking America. Not sure where you pulled that one from.
3. The British gave up many territories in the late 1800s-1950s to areas where they had owned land, as did many other european powers. There was minimal to know fighting involved. So saying that we would have no rights is bogus.

[shrewsbury]

Some history points for ya.

1. The French were the main factors in defeating the British.
2. Hitler had no intentions of conquering or even attacking America. Not sure where you pulled that one from.
3. The British gave up many territories in the late 1800s-1950s to areas where they had owned land, as did many other european powers. There was minimal to know fighting involved. So saying that we would have no rights is bogus.

some history for you, thousands upon thousands of people died so you can be an american, if you think it is nothing, then move on out of here. how dare you belittle all the great grandfathers and their forefathers giving their lives for you to be free.

visit a military cemetery and see how many french you see buried there.

it is people like this that is making this country sick, no respect for those that came before, you think you are better, but yet you do nothing but put down those who have died in our military. hopefully when your loved one dies, someone like me will be there to show respect for their life, and someone like you not be there who cares less about the life of anyone and disrespects the dead and those that loved them.

[andrewhoya]

some history for you, thousands upon thousands of people died so you can be an american, if you think it is nothing, then move on out of here. how dare you belittle all the great grandfathers and their forefathers giving their lives for you to be free.

visit a military cemetery and see how many french you see buried there.

it is people like this that is making this country sick, no respect for those that came before, you think you are better, but yet you do nothing but put down those who have died in our military. hopefully when your loved one dies, someone like me will be there to show respect for their life, and someone like you not be there who cares less about the life of anyone and disrespects the dead and those that loved them.

Please show me where I said I am not happy being an American. Show me where I belittled those who died during the revolutionary war. That's right. I didn't. I never have and I never will. I am thankful for those who have given their lives for my freedom. That is what the revolutionary war was for. MY freedom. YOUR freedom. Our great great grandkids freedom. What other wars have we fought in that has resulted in 100% American benefits? Countries turn to us to protect them, and we have every single time. The Truman doctrine stated that the US would help fight against communism to any country that was being invaded by the Soviets or its sister states. Why should we risk our lives to keep away communism? Isn't a country free to decide what type of government it wants? Why should we try to interfere and shove our ideas and beliefs down their throats? They are an independent country FOR A REASON.

It is sad that many die each and every day fighting. But are their lives worth it? Is it worth pumping in billions of dollars for the protection of other independent countries? Social Darwinism is a very interesting subject. Those who are fit to live will live while those who are not will be conquered. Maybe the weaker states are weaker for a reason. Maybe instead of pumping in our hard earned money and soldiers we could teach and train countries on how to raise a strong and powerful army. They should be able to fight for themselves. They want freedom? Well they are going to have to work for it. Nothing in life is simply given away.

I don't appreciate having words put in my mouth. You have no idea who I am or what most of my beliefs are. I have a strong history of family in the military, all the way back to Hannibal. Many have died in battle, and just like most other deaths it is sad to see them go. But sometimes you need to look further. Was their death really necessary? In most cases the answer is no. You also said I don't care about the lives of anyone. I am active in the lives of many in our area especially those who are on the verge of death from cancer and other incurable diseases. I donate money and tangible goods every month. I do what I can to make my life a better place.

Next time instead of making false assumptions, look for and understand the details.