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December 27, 2004

Poll shows troops in support of war

Topics: Middle East News and Perspectives

Although I usually don't direct post on U.S. MSM articles, I thought that this one was important and wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to be made aware of the fact that our troops still support the war in Iraq. The last thing we need to think about is to let the terrorists accomplish what they are trying to do which is to make you and I quit. The U.S. went through that once already in Vietnam and I want to make sure that we don't repeat the same mistake again.

From the Army Times via USA Today...

Despite a year of ferocious combat, mounting casualties and frequent deployments, support for the war in Iraq remains very high among the active-duty military, according to a Military Times Poll.

Sixty-three percent of respondents approve of the way President Bush is handling the war, and 60% remain convinced it is a war worth fighting. Support for the war is even greater among those who have served longest in the combat zone: Two-thirds of combat vets say the war is worth fighting.

But the men and women in uniform are under no illusions about how long they will be fighting in Iraq; nearly half say they expect to be there more than five years.

In addition, 87%% say they're satisfied with their jobs and, if given the choice today, only 25% say they'd leave the service.

Compared with last year, the percentages for support for the war and job satisfaction remain essentially unchanged.

A year ago, 77% said they thought the military was stretched too thin to be effective. This year, that number shrank to 66%.   Continue reading....

Posted by Hyscience at December 27, 2004 5:09 AM

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