Got me thinking....
Edward's Mommy wrote: I'm watching Pearl Harbor right now. And I know that it's mostly a romance movie and the historical part of it is inaccurate, but it has me thinking. Have you ever just sat down and thought about how much the world (but mostly America) has changed since World War I and then how it's changed since World War II and how it'll change after this war in Iraq? And think about how many wives have lost their husbands. How many husbands lost their wives (nurses or soldiers). And how many mothers have not only lost husbands, but children because of war.
I think of how much I have been taking life for granted because I live in America and because I was born an American.  It makes me so very angry when I see war protestors harassing Soldiers coming home from war because they were sent out their to protect our freedom. I understand a protestors' view, but at the same time...they need to respect the soldiers who are putting their lives on the line for us. So to any of the husbands and wives who have a soldier for a spouse...I thank your spouse for fighting for my freedom and the freedom of my 8 month old son, and that of my family as well as my fellow American. I just wanted to stop and take my hat off to those who die for us and the freedom we have!
kayla's mama replied: ITA
I could not have said it better 
C&K*s Mommie replied:  well said!
With that said, is it that the war protestors are harrassing soldiers or the war in general?? There is a big difference there.
There are so many changes going on daily with the way things were when we were growing up, and sadly the state of the way things will be when we leave it for our kids, that it makes my head spin! 
The loss of lives is astounding I thought I read it was near or over 8000 since the start of the Iraq invasion. <<~~ if I could be so free to call it an "invasion". The loss of parents, sons, daughters, and so on who were in fact heroes is sad. They will surely be missed, and hopefully their memory will live on in the history books.
Edward's Mommy replied:
I guess the reason I said that they harass the soldiers is because I've heard a lot of stories about protestors spitting on soldiers who are returning from war. I should have said SOME protestors...so I correct myself! 
luvbug00 replied: I am appalled people have the nerve to spit on men and woman who are off fighting I bow my head in thanks and prayer for all our forces and their sacrifice.
I especially feel for those lost in this "war". They made a great sacrifice in my eyes. That's all I can say without starting a debate. 
mckayleesmom replied: Thanks for your support Edwardsmom. My husband is no longer infantry, when we got married he was assigned Recruiter duty ( ). I have witnessed tons and tons of protesters against not only the war, but against soldiers themselves. We were stationed in Duluth, Minnesota...No offense to anyone, but that is the most anti military places I have ever seen. While we were there I witnessed the following...
** about 2 times a month my husbands office was vandalized...they would write on the windows or they would super glue the locks shut
** My husband still has 1 of the many rocks that was thrown through his government vehicle....This also happened about 2-3 times a month
** Every Monday it was legal for the protesters to stand outside dh's office and protest...ONLY MONDAYS....The soldiers in the station are not allowed to talk to the protesters or voice their opinions one way or the other. One time my dh did...he heard some of the protesters talking about doing one of those "puke protests", Leithan told them that if they dared try that in front of his station..he would hold them down like a bad puppy and make them lick it back up. Needless to say...they were puke free why we were there.
**Me and my friend were in a Jubilee grocery store one time and my friend was 9 months pregnant and had a cart full of groceries...Jubilee stores take the groceries out to your car. When the bagger girl saw my friends military ID..she refused to take her groceries out. Nice huh??
** I refused to let my husband put any support your troop magnets of any kind on our vehicle...Not because I don't support our troops...but I didn't want to pay for broken windows.
**One time my husband passed what he thought was 1 single old lady protester...she was standing in a snow storm and was there for about 8 hours...He drove past her on his way back from lunch and she wasn't a protester...her sign read SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS......Even though my husband wasn't supposed to associate with either type of protester or supporter...he took her coffee.
mckayleesmom replied: On a funny note....when I was in the hospital after having gallbladder surgery...My doctor asked what my husband did...when I told him he thanked me for my husbands service and said something that will stay in my mind forever, he said "sometimes I wonder if the war is in Iraq or Duluth Minnesota" 
Edward's Mommy replied:
I bet it's so nice and encouraging for soldiers to see people who do support them!
mckayleesmom replied:
It does. I mean...don't get me wrong...Everyone has the right to their opinion about the war, but personally attacking the soldiers or their families is just plain ignorant. They are just doing their job. Some of them don't even believe in the war, but they still do their job with pride.
jacobsmama replied: ITA, that our soldiers need a huge pat on the back and we can't thank them enough!
A&A'smommy replied: I feel the same way... my best friends husband is over there he is also my husbands best friend.. it breaks my heart and I don't understand how so many people can be so unfeeling and disrespectful... 
Mommy2Isabella replied: Though my husband is in the military ... he is not in Iraq fighting THANK GOODNESS. Though my brother whom I am very very close to is heading to Iraq in June ... I can't stand it when people rant and rave at the soldiers because for me it all hits home ... so THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
CAMSMOM1 replied:
Brianne! How dare they harrass soliders, as if they are the ones causing the War??!!!!! I am a proud supporter of our military, and Bush. I'm sure many people are not a supporter of Bush or this war.
I think of that country song, "Have you forgotten?" I haven't forgotten the 9-11 attacks, all the innocent men, women & children that were killed. All of the firefighters, police officers that laid down their lives for us. And how so many men & women volunteered for our military to protect and defend our land. We are American's, and we stand for our freedom. Anyone who opposses that doesn't understand that freedom isn't free. And if it wasn't for a President who didn't coward down and let them walk over us, and for all the soliders and citizens that stand up for what is right, we would have many more tradgedies like 9-11.
No one "likes" war, but that is unfortunatly the way life works. I have a step brother in the Navy, and I have friends that are over in Iraq. And my I am humbled by their bravery, and their commitment to our country. We are all blessed to live in this land. And we should never forget what we went through to get where we are.
Thank you Brandi, for posting this.  We all need to take the time to remember our fallen heros, and the ones still fighting this fight!
Ann 
1lilpeanut2love replied: I totally agree with all that was said. God Bless the Troops and Soldiers and God Bless the USA!!
redchief replied:
This is America, and the predecessors of those very same soldiers who are being abused fought for and won the freedom the protesters have to even exist. Tell one of them that. I have. The only intelligent answer you'll get from these scum is a crooked, stupid look and a shrug, followed by, "It doesn't matter."
To which my answer is, "It does matter, idiot. In another country we wouldn't even have to put up with scumbags like you. You'd be shot on the spot."
Protesters have the right to decry the war if they feel it is so wrong. We've fought for that right for them as much as fought for the right to protect our borders and way of life. To deny a naysayer his say is to squash the freedom we embrace, but the bottom-feeders who ply their poison against the very people who protect their freedom to do so are biting the hand that feeds them. May one of them take the next bullet meant for one of our brave fighting men and women.
CAMSMOM1 replied: AMEN ED!!!!!!! Wow, I couldn't have said it any better.
Right on brother! 
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