To the Troops

[Sundae]

I'm referring to wars fought which I do not think were necessary for the defence of this country or viable against a settled population. We are not at war against a predatory invading force (Nazi Germany for example).

I do not feel strongly enough to go on marches, but I do feel it is a situation my countrymen (& women) should not have been involved in. There are plenty of conflicts around the world that we are not involved in, where there is as much if not more civilian misery. I'm not into conspiracy theory at all, I just think some bad decisions and mis-calculations have been made.

None of this affetcs my opinion of people in the armed forces.

If that's not what you meant I'm sorry

[tw]

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

None of this affetcs my opinion of people in the armed forces.

They never decide to go to war. Only we make that decision. Which is why every WE must learn the lesson of history. Sending troops uselessly to death is a mistake directly traceable to citizens that did not do their job - learn. That was the lesson from Nam. That is the lesson from "Mission Accomplished". Only WE determine whether they put their lives on the line. WE are responsible for deploying them sensibly.